Tillie Amartey gets real about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with women’s health expert Ro Huntriss!

From tricky diagnosis and gut health connections to TikTok myths about “perfect” workouts, they’re here to break it all down. They chat about what PCOS actually is, why no one-size-fits-all works, and how to figure out food intolerances the old-school way. Plus, probiotics, vitamin D, and even fish tank algae eaters—yep, you read that right.

Whether you’re managing PCOS, supporting a friend, or just here for a chat, this episode’s got a bit of everything.

Lisa and Alana do a quickfire 'explain this' with dietitian Sophie Medlin and (very speedily!) cover off:

…….. Yup theres more! ………

AND BREATHE….

Disclaimer: Please seek advice from a healthcare professional if you are experiencing any of these issues 

Skin expert Emma Wedgewood dives into the fascinating link between gut health and glowing skin! From acne remedies to KFC & shrivelled up skin, TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter Lauren Layfield, Lisa and Alana share skin mishaps and ask Emma all the burning skin care questions from the truth about micellar water to whether celebs have secret skincare products…

They chat about hormonal breakouts, the truth about collagen, and why antibiotics for acne might not be the long-term solution you hoped for. Get ready to glow from the inside out!

“Getting a stomach bug is probably one of the worst things you can do for your gut health”

Jordan is a clinical physiologist and gut scientist with a special interest in how diet and the gut microbiome play a role in digestive disorders - so who better than to set the record straight on.

✔ Raw milk

✔ Lactose Intolerance 

✔ Ibs

✔ Food poisoning

✔ Probiotics

Jordan is a clinical physiologist and gut scientist with a special interest in how diet and the gut microbiome play a role in digestive disorders - so who better than to set the record straight on:

✔️ Fasting

✔️ The “skinny bug” Akkermensia

✔️ Candida

✔️ H pylori

We have it on good authority that you should not be on the loo for longer than 12 minutes, so we’re back again with a mini ep to listen to on the loo!

Sophie Medlin joins Lisa and Alana to talk through IBS and other gut issues and what may cause them

They also cover...

And don't forget... there's no need to be embarrassed 🫶

The Gut Stuff’s very own nutritionist Annabel Sparrow delights DJ Arielle Free with the knowledge that dancing IS IN-FACT good for our gut health, exploring the balance been raving, listening to your body and when enough is enough. 

They also discuss all things stress and your gut and how to beat that aeroplane bloat…

We have it on good authority that you should not be on the loo for longer than 12 minutes, so we’re back again with a mini ep to listen to on the loo!

This week's quick dump is focused on the dreaded toilet anxiety. 

Sophie Medlin joins Lisa and Alana to discuss all things microbiome management, the gut-brain axis, and techniques to help overcome that fear of using toilets NOT in the comfort of our own home. 

Let's fight the scaries together!

We have it on good authority that you should not be on the loo for longer than 12 minutes, so we’ve created these mini eps to listen to on the loo. 

Sophie Medlin “poo queen” joins Lisa and Alana to talk through “gut issues” and how to spot them. 

They cover off all the “poo chat” faves…

- finding your “normal”

- the clues in your poo

- bloating 

- how many farts should you be doing a day?

- changes in your bowel habits 

- bowel cancer and the rise in younger people 

- incontinence 

And importantly the BEAUTY of a ghost poo…. 👻

Dietitian Laura Tilt reassures comedian Lloyd he’s on the right track with a lot of his new “gut habits” and they cover off tour life, eating late night kebabs and the importance of a good nights kip!

As well as having a laugh they do get serious about intermittent fasting, cravings, and aliens seeing us as hybrid creatures.

Disclaimer* No pizza platters from Grimsby were consumed during this recording.