Tough Love, Back to Basics.

Listen while I chat and catch up with one of my very dear friends, Kendall, about her experience of being pregnant and navigating the maternity system in Japan. She talks about how culturally it differs and how she took charge in her own way about her care and wishes.

We also turn the table and she asks me questions about some of the new products I hve that she is going to try (links below).

As always, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything I mention, just drop me a message - I’d love to hear from you! 💬✨

Love,Stef 💛

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Pompey Suds: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/?store-page=Pompey-Suds-p756884500

Turmeric Soap: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/?store-page=Turmeric-soap-p560859408

Tallow Whip: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/?store-page=Fat-Fab-tallow-whip-p638248064

On this weeks' episode I talk all about essential oils; explaining the difference in quality and price and they various uses they have. I did have to be careful that I didn't say too much about certain bigger brands, but I hope you get the jist of what I am saying.

As always, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything I mention, just drop me a message - I’d love to hear from you! 💬✨

Love,Stef 💛

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

This week's episode is another interview/conversation with one of my amazing customers, Hayley, discussing how she healed her topical withdrawal symptoms from excessive steroid use for eczema.

I first heard about Hayley's story from her Aunt at one of the markets I attend and was put in contact with her to support her with product recommendations as well as support with diet/lifestyle changes.

You'll hear everything that Hayley has been through as she discusses her long list of symptoms and how she started to improve these issues and what products/methods she has had success with.

Hopefully we will be able to sit down together again soon to continue our chat and see how Hayley is doing as the time went so quick and I know there is so much more for us to discuss.

As always, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything I mention, just drop me a message - I’d love to hear from you! 💬✨

Love, Stef 💛

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Products discussed in this weeks' episode:

Cultus Vegan Bath Milk: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Cultus-vegan-bath-milk-p535816244

Capella (Goats Milk Soap): https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Capella-organic-soap-for-eczema-and-sensitive-skin-p537074194

Cultus (Eczema Soap):: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Cultus-soap-bar-for-eczema-and-sensitive-skin-p643260266

Rose Salve: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Rose-Salve-p550167930

Fat Fab https: //www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Fat-Fab-tallow-whip-p638248064

In this episode, I sit down with my first ever guest, Nurse Sam, to talk all about Female Health.

I loved recording this episode and could of talked for hours more but I'm really happy with what we did cover. Everything from hormones, the menopause and HRT to what to say to your GP/Health Professionals so you can ensure your concerns are heard and investigated thoroughly.

For more information about Sam and what services she offers, check out her socials and website here:

Insta: @nursesamaesthetics

FB: Nurse Sam Aesthetics

Website: ⁠www.nursesamaesthetics.com⁠

As always, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything I mention, just drop me a message - I’d love to hear from you! 💬✨

Love, Stef 💛

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Episode Links/Information:

The British Menopause Society ⁠https://thebms.org.uk/⁠

NICE Guidelines (Menopause) ⁠https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23⁠

Budd’s Herbal Apothecary (Medical Herbalist Appointments) ⁠https://www.buddsherbalmedicine.com/⁠

Fresh Pits Natural Deodorant ⁠https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Fresh-pits-natural-deodorant-p685995515⁠

In this episode, I dive into how the foods we eat influence our gut health, overall wellness, and energy levels. Plus, I break down the key nutrients and vitamins we should aim to include daily for optimal health.

As always, if you have any questions or want to chat about anything I mention, just drop me a message - I’d love to hear from you! 💬✨

Love,
Stef 💛

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Episode Links:

Healing foods book: ⁠ https://amzn.to/3R5RvTZ⁠ (Affiliate link)

This week, we’re diving into one of my favourite topics - eczema.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and unfortunately, many treatments only focus on symptoms rather than the root cause. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on with eczema and how understanding the deeper causes can help you manage it more effectively.

Tune in and let’s get back to basics!

Insta: @_goly.natural

Website: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/

Email: [email protected]

Key pointers from this episode:

• Keep a food diary for 3-4 weeks 
• Note down everything you eat/drink
• Note down any flare ups and the days they happen
• Note down any stressful days in diary (see if stress is also trigger)
• At the end of the 3/4 weeks go back over your diary and see if there’s any patterns on flare ups etc

• If you find any patterns with foods, eliminate them from your diet entirely for 3-4 mths 
• Then start to reintroduce them 1 at a time to see if any cause a flare up, if it does eliminate completely 
• Start probiotic rich diet: kefir, fermented foods (full of beneficial gut bacteria - helps replenish), sour dough bread also contains good bacteria (lactobacillus) - bread is not enemy (proper bread.. not shop bought)
• More information on my blog post below. Any questions just drop me an email ([email protected]) or contact my insta @_goly.natural

Episode Links:

Probiotic study: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/most-probiotic-yogurts-dont-contain-enough-good-bacteria-for-additional-benefits-study/
Healing foods book: https://amzn.to/3R5RvTZ (Affiliate link)

Organic raw shea butter: https://amzn.to/4iIz5V8 (Affiliate link)

Tallow balm: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/store?store-page=Fat-Fab-tallow-whip-Lavender-%26-Frankinsence-p679580647 (My own website)

Vitamin D deficiency and eczema: https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/living-with-eczema/diet-and-eczema/
Eczema and gut microbiome: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eczema-gut-health
My own eczema blog post: https://www.golynatural.co.uk/blog/understanding-and-healing-eczema-naturally

Welcome to Tough Love, Back to Basics! This week, we’re keeping it simple (but impactful) by laying out exactly what you can expect from this podcast—real talk, no fluff, and some tough love along the way.

I’ll also share about my journey, why I started Goly Natural, and why hydration is the ultimate game-changer for your skin, energy, mood, and overall health. Spoiler: You’re probably not drinking enough water!

Tune in, soak up the knowledge, and drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!

– Estefania

Resources & Articles about what I spoke about in this weeks' episode:

Here are a few trustworthy sources that could provide in-depth information to back up your points:

1. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Hydration and Health

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/water/

This article outlines the importance of water and provides insights on how hydration affects the body, including energy levels and cognitive function.

2. The Mayo Clinic – Water: How much should you drink every day?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/water/faq-20057903

This page provides guidelines on how much water you should drink and highlights potential issues like overhydration and dehydration.

3. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Dietary Reference Intakes for Water

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK56070/

This detailed report provides scientific evidence on hydration needs for different groups and helps clarify how much water is optimal for specific needs.

4. WebMD – Water and Hydration

https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-water

A helpful breakdown of how water benefits the body, along with the risks of not drinking enough.

5. The National Hydration Council (Independent Research on Hydration)

https://www.hydration.org.uk

A UK-based independent research body focused on the science of hydration and its impact on health and performance.

Product Links:

Water Distiller https://amzn.eu/d/8Lz7Ors

Shunguite chips to filter water https://amzn.eu/d/bbjHZNc

Gravity Water Filter https://amzn.eu/d/hduCny4

Shower head water filter https://amzn.eu/d/2h8t0rl

**Please note that some of the above links may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links