This week Karly is joined by Carla Wrenn, an oncology-trained naturopath and long-covid care practitioner, for an interesting chat about gut health and colon cancer prevention. Carla dives into some red-flag disease drivers and links between gut health and disease, and we explore the perks of working with an oncology-trained naturopath.

Tune in to find out:

• Carla’s journey into the cancer prevention space
• Predetermining the red-flag drivers of disease
• Links to systemic gut inflammation
• The preventative effects of dietary changes and probiotics
• Benefits of working with an oncology-trained naturopath
• Percentage of cancer representations in Carla’s clinic
• Links between SIBO and colorectal cancer

Where to find Carla:

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@carlawrenn (Instagram)

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Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

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Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

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💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

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This week on the Nourished Gut Podcast, Karly is talking about SIBO treatments and why we prefer to start with herbal medicine in the Nourished Gut Clinic (hint: it has to do with the outstanding clinical outcomes we see!) Join us to learn more about the alternative holistic methods to antibiotic therapies when treating SIBO.

Tune in to find out:

• What antibiotic therapy involves
• How herbal medicine can be effective in treating SIBO
• Combining herbal medicine with other holistic approaches
• Common antibiotics used for SIBO and their side effects
• Findings from relevant research on herbal therapies for SIBO
• Real-life cases of using herbal therapy from Patients of the Nourished Gut Clinic

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately qualified medical advice. It is a condition of use that

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

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This week on the Nourished Gut Podcast, Bernadette is chatting about the new prebiotic on the block: human milk oligosaccharides! These carbohydrates found in human breast milk are beneficial to the gut microbiome of babies, but could SIBO patients benefit from HMOs as well?

Tune in to find out:

• All the buzz about human milk oligosaccharides 
• What are HMOs and where do they come from?
• Prebiotics vs probiotics
• Benefits of HMOs
• Can older children and adults benefit from HMOs?
• How HMOs could help SIBO patients

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately qualified medical advice. It is a condition of use that you take full responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing, conduct your own research, consult your healthcare provider and make informed choices about what is right for you before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

💛 Here’s to a healthier, happier gut—one step at a time.

This episode is dedicated to our beautiful friend, Rachel Aldridge, who devoted her career to helping others through naturopathy and her work in the gut health space. Rach is so loved and she will be deeply missed xx

Join Karly as she welcomes back Naturopath and Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, Rebecca Edwards, to dive deep into the intricacies of the oral microbiome. Rebecca breaks down the complex relationship between diet and oral health, revealing interesting connections to gut health and systemic inflammation. Get your toothbrush ready, because after this episode, your oral care routine might just change for good!

Tune in to find out:

• An insight into the oral microbiome
• How it differs from other microbiomes in the body
• The prevalence of gum disease across the world
• Implications of refined carbohydrates on our dental health
• Consequences of an oral microbiome imbalance
• Relationships between systemic inflammation and oral health
• New research regarding mouthwash and cardiovascular health
• Strategies and tips for improving your oral microbiome
• Strong links between oral dysbiosis and Alzheimer’s disease
• Interesting studies relating to coffee and oral health

Do you feel confused about the following when it comes to treating complex gut health issues in your patients? Become a better practitioner by learning how to treat complex gut conditions so you can get amazing client results! Enrol in the Nourished Gut Practitioner Fundamentals Course today!

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

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This week, join Karly and Bernadette and they dive into the burning question: "I’ve been diagnosed with SIBO or IBS... now what?" They share with us insightful information to jumpstart your healing journey and we learn how the Nourished Gut Program can be your guiding light. You're not alone in this; join us to navigate the path to a happier gut together.

Tune in to find out:

• Why an IBS diagnosis may feel daunting or limiting
• How SIBO can be responsible for up to 80% of IBS cases
• Our action plan for new patients with IBS
• All about utilising holistic treatment options
• Some of our patient’s successful Nourished Gut journeys
• Benefits of working in a group environment on the Nourished Gut Program
• About reducing your chance of relapse with SIBO
• A look into our Nourished Gut calls and practitioner facilitators
• How we can help diagnose and guide you in your journey

Would you like to know what’s causing your IBS and digestive symptoms? Order a SIBO breath test to find out.

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

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✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

💛 Here’s to a healthier, happier gut—one step at a time.

In this week’s episode, Karly and Bernadette chat about using the carnivore diet for SIBO, but is it the right choice? Bernadette explains why some SIBO sufferers might be tempted to try the carnivore diet as an option for relief and Karly highlights some important risk factors associated with this diet pattern. If you have SIBO and have been considering the carnivore diet, listen in to learn about the alternative options and find out how the Nourished Gut Clinic can help you today!

Tune in to find out:

• What the carnivore diet is, what it includes and excludes
• Why some SIBO sufferers are tempted to try the carnivore diet
• Risk factors to consider with the carnivore diet
• Reasons why we don’t recommend this diet in our clinic
• The wonderful benefits of a high fibre diet
• The importance of short-chain fatty acid production in the gut
• How a high fibre diet may benefit weight management
• All about the diet therapy offerings at the Nourished Gut Clinic
• The importance of a personalised treatment approach

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

__________________________________________________________________________

DISCLAIMER

This podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with indiv

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

💛 Here’s to a healthier, happier gut—one step at a time.

This week, Bernadette delves into a topic that has been gaining interest in the world of health – the intersection between gut health and autism in children. Join us and gain some valuable insights as we discuss the common questions and recent research around the management of gut health in neurodivergent children.

Tune in to find out:

• How gut health management might benefit children with Autism
• The influence of environmental exposures on the severity of symptoms
• About how children with Autism are more likely to have gut issues and complaints
• Differences in microbiomes between neurotypical children and those on the Autism spectrum
• The effects of elevated propionate in the gut, a common food preservative 
• Why a reduced diversity in diet may affect your child’s microbiome pattern
• Using a carefully designed personal approach to managing symptoms
• The importance of working with a microbiome literate practitioner

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose,

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

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Have you had stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea? It’s hard to miss the symptoms of food poisoning and you usually know it when you have it. However, what you may not know is that experiencing food poisoning can increase your risk of developing IBS or SIBO in the future. Join Karly this week as she explains why a history of food poisoning may be the cause of your IBS or SIBO, describes the process of how it happens in the gut, and talks about how to know when you have post-infectious IBS.

Tune in to find out:

• The different types of IBS
• Associations between IBS symptoms and SIBO
• Risk factors linked to developing IBS from food poisoning
• Reflecting on your experiences with food poisoning or gastro
• Faecal screening for common bacteria
• The process in which food poisoning can lead to IBS and SIBO
• Statistics to help you understand the likelihood of being affected
• How to know if you have post-infectious IBS

Would you like to know what’s causing your IBS and digestive symptoms? Order a SIBO breath test to find out.

Want to work with us to address your digestive issues? Book an appointment with the Nourished Gut Clinic today!

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up for the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

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Join Karly as she chats with thyroid naturopath, Tara Nelson. Together, they dive in and unravel the mysteries surrounding the vital thyroid gland, giving valuable insights into maintaining a balanced and thriving life when it comes to the connection between your thyroid and gut issues such as constipation or SIBO.

Tune in to find out:

• Understanding the importance of thyroid hormones for optimal gut health
• The effects of poor gut health on thyroid function and hormone absorption
• How SIBO can directly affect your thyroid health
• Common symptoms of an underactive thyroid
• Dietary considerations and treatment plans
• Tara’s clinical approach and diagnostic process
• The importance of consuming nutrient dense foods
• Thyroid hormone testing in thyroid dysfunction
• All about thyroid antibodies and whether testing is significant
• Cellular hypothyroidism and what it involves
• Recent studies regarding links between SIBO and T4 replacement therapies

Want to reach out and work with Tara?

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Read the study about the researched link between levothyroxine therapy and SIBO here

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

💛 Here’s to a healthier, happier gut—one step at a time.

Episode 54: Seeding the Microbial Garden with the Introduction of Solids

This week we welcome back our Nourished Gut Clinic naturopath, Bernadette, as she chats about the development of your baby’s microbial garden. She explores what makes your child’s gut microbiome unique, important factors to consider when introducing solids into your baby's diet, and some practical methods, tips and recipe ideas.

Tune in to find out:

• Features that make the infant gut unique
• Why you may notice undigested food in your child’s stools
• The appropriate age to begin introducing solids
• Risks involved with introducing solids too early in infancy
• Indications of infant readiness for solids
• How different foods can support and affect your child’s microbiome
• Tips and methods for introducing solids
• Iron deficiency and associated risk factors
• Introducing grains and pulses
• The benefits of breastmilk on the microbiome
• Beneficial effects of continued breastfeeding on your baby’s gut

Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!

Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.

Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.

Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!

Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.

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DISCLAIMER

✨ Want to improve your gut health? Grab my FREE Gut40 Resource and start adding more variety to your diet today! Download Here

🌟 Ready for a complete gut health solution?
Apply for the Nourished Gut Program—a high-touch program designed to transform your health. Learn More & Apply Here

💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts or connect with me on Instagram @karlyravennaturopath

💛 Here’s to a healthier, happier gut—one step at a time.