But here’s the truth: gut health isn’t something you can afford to dabble in. It’s the foundation of everything—your mood, energy, immunity, digestion, and even long-term disease prevention.

In this episode of The Aging Project Podcast, Clinical Nutritionist Lynsey Koch joins Shelley Craft to help us stop dabbling for good. She breaks down why gut health is the missing piece in longevity, the biggest mistakes we’re making, and how to build gut-friendly habits that actually work.

We see our dentist for our teeth. We visit dermatologists for our skin. But when it comes to our gut—the control centre of our health—who’s keeping us accountable? Many of us only start caring about gut health when something goes wrong. Lynsey explains why we need to shift our thinking and start treating gut health as a daily practice, not a last resort.

Did you know that 90% of serotonin (your feel-good hormone) is made in the gut? Or that a diverse gut microbiome is linked to longer, healthier lives? Poor gut health is now connected to anxiety, depression, weight struggles, inflammation, and even autoimmune diseases. If you’re feeling sluggish, bloated, moody, or dealing with skin issues—your gut could be the culprit.

Many of us think we’re taking care of our gut, but we’re making key mistakes, including:
🚫 Relying on quick fixes – Probiotics aren’t magic pills!
🚫 Ignoring stress & sleep – Gut health isn’t just about food.
🚫 Overloading on “gut superfoods” – Without fixing the basics first.
🚫 Not eating enough fibre – Prebiotics (from fibre) are your gut’s real best friend.
🚫 Giving up too soon – Gut healing takes time, not just a week of effort!

If you’re struggling with gut issues, should you consider microbiome testing? Lynsey breaks down different testing options, from leaky gut panels to food sensitivity tests, explaining when they’re worth the investment.

Lynsey shares real-world success stories from her clinic—proving that healing your gut can change everything.

🚨 If you’re tired of guessing and want real, science-backed strategies, this episode is for you!

🎧 Listen now and start taking your gut health seriously.