In this episode, we dive into the connection between gut health and weight loss. Many women struggle with losing weight, and it turns out that an unhealthy gut could be a major factor. Studies show that rebalancing your gut bacteria can improve your metabolism, enhance nutrient absorption, and promote weight management. In today’s discussion, we explore how a gut reset can lead to sustainable weight loss and overall improved health.

• Gut Health and Weight Loss: The role of beneficial bacteria, like Akkermansia, in improving metabolism and aiding weight loss.
• Dysbiosis: How an imbalance of gut bacteria can stall your weight loss efforts.
• Gut Reset: Why resetting your gut is a key factor in losing weight and keeping it off.

"It’s not ‘lose weight to get healthy,’ it’s ‘get healthy to lose weight.’" "Most of my clients lose weight as a result of rebalancing their gut."

1. Beneficial bacteria in your gut, like Akkermansia, are linked to better metabolism and weight management.
2. Dysbiosis (an imbalance of good and bad bacteria) can make it harder to lose weight, but fixing this balance can help kickstart your weight loss.
3. Weight loss often becomes a natural result of focusing on improving gut health first.

Leslie Mullins, PA-C – Functional medicine provider and creator of the Grateful Gut Program, Leslie helps clients rebalance their gut to achieve weight loss, better digestion, and improved overall health.

You can find more about Leslie and the Grateful Gut Program here: kelseywickenhauser.com/gratefulgut Applications must be in by October 1, 2024, and the reset begins on October 14. Don’t miss this chance to join the program and receive $100 off as a Kingdom Fit Mom listener!

• Grateful Gut Program: Personalized gut reset with Leslie Mullins – Apply here
• Gut Health & Weight Loss: How healing your gut can help with sustainable weight loss
• Gut-Friendly Recipes: Meal ideas to support your gut reset and aid in weight management

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and taking care of them through proper nutrition and gut health honors God.)

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In this episode, we explore the lesser-known signs of an unhealthy gut and why gut health is foundational to your overall well-being. Many people assume that if they don’t experience gut-related symptoms like bloating or IBS, their gut must be healthy. However, the truth is that many other diseases, from chronic fatigue to autoimmune disorders, are often rooted in gut dysfunction. Today, we’re unpacking the top signs of an unhealthy gut and discussing why gut health is crucial for preventing and healing various conditions.

• Signs of an Unhealthy Gut: How symptoms like chronic fatigue, skin issues, and sugar cravings can indicate gut dysfunction.
• Gut Grenades: The major causes of gut problems, including poor diet, chronic stress, and environmental toxins.
• Leaky Gut Syndrome: What it is and how it contributes to inflammation and systemic disease.

"All disease begins in the gut." – Hippocrates "What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut – it affects the entire body."

1. Even if you don’t have gut symptoms, your gut health could still be compromised – common signs include weight gain, mood issues, and skin problems.
2. Leaky gut syndrome is the key mechanism behind many chronic conditions, from autoimmune disorders to thyroid issues.
3. You can reduce your risk of chronic disease by addressing gut health first, as your gut influences every other system in your body.

Leslie Mullins, PA-C – Functional medicine provider and creator of the Grateful Gut Program, Leslie is passionate about helping people heal their gut to prevent chronic illness and achieve optimal health.

You can find more about Leslie and the Grateful Gut Program here: kelseywickenhauser.com/gratefulgut Make sure to go to the above website and learn more about the Grateful Gut, and apply to work with Leslie in our next group reset by October 1. The group Grateful Gut program starts October 14.

• Grateful Gut Program: Personalized gut reset program with Leslie Mullins – Apply here
• Gut Healing Foods: Learn how to naturally improve your gut health through diet
• Best Supplements for Gut Health: Recommendations for probiotics, prebiotics, and gut health supplements

"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down." – Proverbs 14:1 (Just as we are called to build up our homes, caring for our physical health – starting with the gut – builds a strong foundation for our overall well-being.)

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In this episode, we kick off a 5-part series with Leslie Mullins, PA-C, as we explore the fundamentals of gut health and its critical role in your overall well-being. We dive deep into the science behind the gut microbiome, discuss the impact of leaky gut syndrome, and explore how probiotics and gut-friendly foods can naturally improve your digestive health, energy levels, and hormonal balance.

• What is Gut Health?: Understanding the importance of a healthy gut microbiome and how it affects overall health.
• Leaky Gut Syndrome: What it is and how it contributes to gut inflammation, bloating, and fatigue.

"Your gut is the foundation of your health. When you heal your gut, you heal your body."

"A balanced gut microbiome helps with everything from digestion and energy to clearer skin and weight loss."

1. Your gut health affects your whole body – from digestion to hormones, mood, and energy.
2. Leaky gut syndrome can be a major contributor to fatigue, inflammation, and digestive issues like IBS.

Leslie Mullins, PA-C – Functional medicine provider and creator of the Grateful Gut Program. Leslie specializes in identifying root causes of health issues and using personalized gut health protocols to restore overall well-being.

You can find more about Leslie and the Grateful Gut Program here: kelseywickenhauser.com/gratefulgut

Join our fellow Kingdom Fit Moms in the next Grateful Gut reset that starts October 14! Make sure to submit your application by October 1. Go to the website above for more information.

• Grateful Gut Program: Personalized gut reset program with Leslie Mullins – Apply here
• Gut Health Supplements: Tailored supplements to heal and balance your gut

"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." – 3 John 1:2 (Just as we focus on spiritual health, maintaining physical health through a balanced gut is vital for our overall well-being.)

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