The Gutology Podcast

Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies sits down with nutritional therapist Muriel Wallace-Scott to unpack how the immune system really works, reveal the hidden triggers behind rising autoimmune conditions, and share practical strategies to calm inflammation and support lasting health. 00:39 Muriel’s Journey 02:43 Examples of Autoimmune Conditions 03:45 Hashimoto’s Disease 04:56 Anti-TPO and Anti-TG Tests 05:39 The Role Of The Autoimmune System 07:25 The Hygiene Hypothesis 10:08 How Screens and Snacks Are Gutting Your Immune System 11:23 How Dirt and Dogs Supercharge Your Microbiome 12:38 Intestinal Permeability & Bodily Barriers 15:56 Environmental Triggers 18:38 UTIs & Dysbiosis 19:34 How Does The Body’s Autoimmune Response Work? 21:33 Vitamin D Deficiency 24:32 You Can’t Out-Supplement Unhealthy Habits 25:50 Can The Body Really Heal Itself? 28:10 Caller 1 - Is Glutathione Helpful For Crohn’s Disease? 34:22 Caller 2 - Ever Since My Root Canal, I’ve Felt Awful 43:06 Autoimmune Clinic Consultation Overview 45:21 Muriel's Approach To Testing 46:19 Test Results: Save Copies 47:36 No-Cost Tips for Managing Autoimmune 50:38 Stress, Sleep & Blood Sugar 52:42 Small Habits, Massive Impact 53:31 Are Supplements Truly Essential? 55:02 Some Key Nutrients 57:23 Record Your Timeline 58:50 Track Your Symptoms 01:00:10 Why Protecting Your Nervous System Matters Follow Julia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow Dr Seb: ⁠⁠⁠@autoimmune.clinic  ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies chats with biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas about the oral microbiome, the fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite debate, and how oral health can shape your gut health - and beyond. Discover the surprising ways your mouth impacts your whole body. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:07 What Is Biological Dentistry? 02:47 Putting Patients First 05:46 The Mouth-Body Connection 11:00 Can Adults Restore Their Oral Health? 12:56 Fascia: Tongue Tied To The Body 17:49 Why Are We Seeing So Many Tongue Ties? 18:39 Your Body Is Designed To Recover 20:21 Dr Seb’s Journey 23:54 What You Really Need To Know About Nutrition 25:55 Minerals, Electrolytes & Unfiltered Water 27:41 Can The Oral Microbiome Be Tested? 35:25 Why Dr Seb Uses Gutology Toothpaste 36:20 What Mouth Breathing Does to Your Saliva 38:54 Recognising The Signs Of Mouth Breathing 40:44 What Is Hydroxyapatite? 41:43 Hydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride 43:22 The Truth About Natural Toothpastes 43:57 How Much Hydroxyapatite Is Clinically Effective? 45:04 Is Your Mouthwash Disrupting Your Oral Microbiome? 47:08 Daily Habits To Improve Oral Health 49:30 Coconut Oil Pulling 51:33 Nighttime Oral Routine Follow Julia: ⁠⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow Dr Seb: ⁠⁠@biological_dentist ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Davies is joined by nutritional therapist Vivien Allred to explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your hormones – and how the environment around you could be silently shaping your hormonal health. From the products in your bathroom to the stress in your daily routine, Vivien and Julia unpack the everyday factors that can throw your gut (and hormones) out of balance. You’ll also hear real-life stories from our listeners that bring this powerful connection to life – plus simple, sustainable changes you can start making today. In this episode: 00:00 Vivien’s Personal Health Journey 18:44 Healing From Trauma: You CAN Get Better 21:10 Why The Nervous System Matters 23:43 The Hidden Downsides of the Contraceptive Pill 25:51 How the Pill Impacts Your Gut Microbiome 29:45 Listener Call: Real-Life Gut-Hormone Story 34:46 Understanding the Cell Danger Response 36:48 Why Circadian Rhythms Are Key to Hormonal Health 39:13 A Functional Detox Protocol for Mould Exposure 41:16 The Link Between Histamine and Oestrogen 49:15 Mould’s Surprising Impact on the Gallbladder 51:08 The Visual Sensory Contrast Test 53:31 What Are MARCoNS? 55:05 The Gut-Hormone Connection Explained 01:00:45 How Environmental Disruptors Affect Your Hormones 01:06:12 Mindset Shifts That Support Hormonal Balance 01:14:58 Periods 101: Understanding the Phases of Your Cycle 01:20:31 Final Thoughts & Practical Tips You Can Start Today Follow Julia: ⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠  Follow Vivien: ⁠@vivanaturalhealth ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Davies is joined by gut health nutritionist Hannah Richards to explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain – and how the nervous system plays a crucial role in how your gut functions. From anxiety and stress to acid reflux and bloating, they unpack why your emotional health might be showing up in your digestion – and what you can do about it. In this episode: 00:00 What Is The Gut-Brain Axis? 06:13 Getting To The Root Cause 10:17 Elimination Diets 14:45 Acid Reflux & Regulating The Nervous System 20:41 Hannah's Story - The Best Possible You 24:39 Parasites 28:45 Caller 1 - IBS & GERD 41:25 Caller 2 - Diarrhoea & Cognitive Issues 47:57 Caller 3 - Bloating & Reflux 54:57 Conclusion & Top Tips Follow Julia: ⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠  Follow Hannah: @thegutclinic ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Julia Davies is joined by nutritional therapist and psoriasis expert Emma Gould to explore the powerful connection between gut health and skin conditions - including real stories from people who’ve lived with psoriasis firsthand. In this episode: 00:00 Emma's Experience With Psoriasis 04:43 What Is Psoriasis? 05:35 Autoimmunity 08:55 The Gut-Skin Connection 15:11 Cortisol & The Parasympathetic Nervous System 19:47 Caller 1 - Light Therapy & Epsom Salts 31:57 Caller 2 - Adaptogens 46:11 Caller 3 - Restrictive Diets & Histamine Overload 58:37 Conclusion & Top Tips Follow Julia: @juliadavies_nutrition Follow Emma: @nutritionbyemma ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠Youtube ⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical Nutritional Therapist Robyn Puglia specialises in the field of coeliac disease, gluten-reactive disorders and autoimmune disease. Her deep enthusiasm for the realms of functional medicine inspired her to establish her own lifestyle intervention clinic, where she helps patients harness the nourishing potential of food to support their bodies on their healing journey. Find out more about Robyn here: https://robynpuglia.com/about/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we sit down with consultant dietitian, Sophie Medlin. Sophie began her career specialising in gastrointestinal diseases before moving into academia and delivering lectures at Plymouth University and King’s College London. She now runs her clinic practice City Dietitians in London, designs vitamins and probiotics and has worked on the Channel 4 gut health series, Know Your Sh**. Find out more about Sophie here: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/team/sophie-medlin ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Sean Gibbons is an associate professor at The Institute for Systems Biology, specialising in how microbial communities in the gut evolve and adapt to individuals over their lifespans. Find out more about Sean here: https://isbscience.org/bio/sean-gibbons/ ------------------------------------------ References: https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00964-21 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/ https://rdcu.be/cfslJ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/well/eat/microbiome-aging.html https://rdcu.be/cZpgI https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac075 ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke with computational microbiologist, Dr Tarini Shankar Ghosh, about the role of the microbiome as we age and how different environmental factors can influence our gut bacteria composition, therefore, affecting our overall health. Find out more about Dr Tarini here: https://microbiome.iiitd.edu.in/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandilyn Peters-Samuelson is an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specialising in the role of the human microbiome and how it correlates with chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In this week's episode, we discuss how these illnesses affect the gut microbiome, as well as how the menopause decreases the diversity of gut bacteria. Find out more about Brandilyn here: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/faculty/16263/brandilyn-peters-samuelson/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we spoke with holistic dentist Dr Mark Burhenne @askthedentist. With over 35 years experience working in private dentistry, Dr Mark focusses more on addressing the root causes behind gum disease and cavities and teaching his patients how to reverse these, rather than dealing with the high cost of a filling. As Dr Mark states, 'you can't be healthy without a healthy mouth' and your brain, gut and oral health are all connected. Find out more about Dr Mark here: https://askthedentist.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined this week by UK Registered Dietitian Kaitlin Colucci to talk about the rise in food intolerances, and how physical exercise and holistic practices such as yoga can play a part in managing gut health problems. Kaitlin (@themissiondietitian) is a gut health specialist focusing on IBS and the low FODMAP diet. Having initially worked for the NHS specialising in gastroenterology, she now works in private healthcare in London as part of HCA Healthcare UK, as well as part of Rhitrition Ltd. Find out more about Kaitlin Colucci here: https://www.kaitlincolucci.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition; it's painful, it's embarrassing, and can massively affect day-to-day life. Could it be your skin is trying to talk to you? Emma Gould is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who herself has struggled with psoriasis since the age of 16. In this week's episode, we spoke with Emma about the main causes of psoriasis, its connection with the gut microbiome and addressing the root cause by finding ways to naturally heal your skin from within. Find out more about Emma Gould here: https://www.nutritionbyemma.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Maya Shetreat to discuss the complex relationships between the nervous and digestive systems, and how getting back to nature can impact our gut microbiome and overall wellbeing. Dr Maya, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure and The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics. She is also the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches earth-based programs for transformational healing, including professional training programs for psychedelic-assisted approaches. Find out more about Dr Maya here: https://drmaya.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Suneel Dhand is practicing physician & YouTuber who's passionate about lifestyle medicine and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of ultra-processed foods, metabolic health and foods to avoid to improve longevity. Find out more about Dr Suneel here: https://drdhandacademy.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sit down with Dr Christopher Stewart to explore the infant microbiome. Chris is pioneering research in this field, he heads up The Stewart Lab at the University of Newcastle who are facilitating this ground breaking work into predicting disease much earlier in life but perhaps even prevent it. Follow Chris on Twitter @cjstewart7 Explore his amazon work: https://www.neonatalresearch.net/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Blake is a MA DipCNM MBANT CNHC Therapist. Alongside her private work assisting clients with chronic health conditions, Emily is part of the Clinical Education team at Invivo Healthcare. She's at the cutting edge of host-microbiome diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions. As microbiome testing becomes more accessible, Ollie & Emily discuss the benefits of testing, what to look out for when buying a test and how the data can benefit your health. ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an Oxbridge-trained medical doctor, scientist and educator with over a decade’s experience in integrative health. Dr Fuller-Shavel is the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology) and a Fellow of both the College of Medicine and the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT). Alongside her scientific and medical training, Dr Nina holds multiple qualifications in nutrition, integrative medicine, functional medicine, yoga, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches. She is the founder and Director of Synthesis Clinic, an innovative multidisciplinary practice specialising in women’s health and integrative cancer care. Dr Nina also delivers educational programmes for medical and nutrition professionals (including her Systems Approach to Cancer Programme), as well as participating in research and contributing to national and international professional panels.  Find out more about Dr Nina’s work on: https://www.synthesisclinic.co.uk/  https://www.drninafullershavel.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Jack Gilbert is a global leader in microbiome research, co-founding both the Earth Microbiome Project and American Gut Project. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on ecosystem ecology and is the founding editor-in-chief of mSystems, a journal of the American Society of Microbiology. In this weeks episode of the Gutology podcast - Jack discusses his research into Gut Health, Mood & depression. ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea McBeth, ND, is a naturopathic doctor with a passion for shifting perspectives toward microbiome-centered health. Her scientific background includes a degree in biochemistry and research pursuits in various areas of molecular and cellular biology. After years in cancer research she was called to the path of naturopathic medicine. As a licensed ND in Oregon and Washington, she focuses her clinical care on functional gastrointestinal and autoimmune issues. In this episode, Andrea & Ollie discuss what FMT is and what impact it could have on the healthcare system. ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices