The Colitis Healing Path

This week’s episode is titled, How To Heal IBS…A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey. The special guest is Anna Van Echten, who is a holistic gut health coach from Christchurch in New Zealand. She’s a personal trainer, health and life coach, wife and mum. Anna suffered from severe digestive issues which resulted in IBS, eczema, acne, period pains, daily sugar cravings and huge stress physically, mentally and emotionally. But she found a way to heal gut problems naturally – and now runs a coac...

This week’s guest is Heidi Moretti – author of the book ‘Gut Fix’. Heidi is a gut health expert with 24 years of experience as a dietitian, and she’s also a functional nutrition expert. It’s not often we come across someone with such vast knowledge of digestive issues…and Heidi shares so much valuable information in this chat. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… * Why Heidi’s mantra is ‘healthcare needs more healing’. * The reasons why eating an extremely healthy whole foods diet often i...

Aloe vera is only used for healthy skin, right? Wrong. This healing plant is also a great natural medicine for gut health. It’s not well known, but aloe vera drinks and gels can help with IBS, SIBO, bloating, lowering inflammation, and bringing calm to the digestive tract. This has been disputed by some people in the digestive health world – even described as a ‘trend’ – but aloe vera has been used for centuries due to its healing properties for your skin and digestive system. In this w...

Inflammation is at the root of virtually all diseases, including gut disorders. If we can bring down inflammation, it helps the body to heal. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how a wacky Dutchman has shown the world an amazing, simple way to lower inflammation naturally. That man is the living legend: Wim Hof. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why his ‘Wim Hof Method’ can be an amazing healing tool for people with gut issues. Exactly what the Wim Hof Method is and several other he...

Do you feel like you’ve not been taught much about your gut health condition? Are you still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on – and learn more yourself about what’s caused it, what kind of diet you should follow etc? You’re not alone. This week’s episode has been inspired by one of the show’s listeners, a woman called Leanne from Scotland, who recently sent me a message on social media asking: “Why haven’t I been taught more about my condition by the medical profession?” In t...

Are you sick and tired of hearing advice like ‘drink more water’, or ‘eat more fibre’, as you deal with uncomfortable bloating? We hear ya. There are countless people trying to figure out how to prevent bloating these days as digestive issues are so common. That’s the focus in this week’s episode, titled ‘Bloated Belly S.O.S…How To Prevent Bloating’, as host Marc McLean discusses the issues he used to face with IBS, and what he learned to overcome them. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why L...

Better digestion is not just about chew your food slowly, having a sip of water, or making sure you’re taking probiotics supplements. There are various natural ways you can prepare the body well for each meal – so that you can give your digestive system a helping hand and maximise nutrient absorption. In this episode, host Marc McLean shares three ‘unconventional’ tips/methods that he uses to improve digestion. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER… Why it’s so important to be as stress-free as po...

When you’re diagnosed with a gut disorder for the first time, it can leave you feeling deflated and powerless. But the reality of the situation is that there’s so much we can do to give our bodies a helping hand – and restore gut health naturally. Who says disease is permanent? For Gut Sake is the UK’s only podcast dedicated entirely to reversing gut issues naturally. In this episode, titled ‘Taking Back Control Of Your Gut Health’, host Marc McLean talks about how he strug...

Been struggling with gut health issues? Are you worried about the idea of being on medications long term…with God-knows-what-side-effects?! If you’ve said yes to both questions – and are open-minded to natural solutions to heal your dodgy digestive system – then you’ve come to the right place. This is the first episode of brand new podcast ‘For Gut Sake’ (previously known as ‘Self-Optimized’). For Gut Sake is the UK’s only podcast dedicated entirely to reversing gut issues naturally. It...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ When Jude Bentley’s best friend died suddenly, the grief triggered her worst ulcerative colitis flare-up yet — but it also became ...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ In this episode of The Colitis Healing Path, host Marc McLean shares the #1 strategy he's used for finding mental strength when go...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ Are you battling ulcerative colitis and feeling like there’s no way out? Matt Cadman has been there — flaring hard, facing ...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ Could light be the nutrient your body is starving for? In this powerful episode, circadian health expert Sandy Abram reveals...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ Struggling with IBD symptoms and wondering which supplements actually help? In this episode, I share the three proven benef...

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work 👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes 👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp ------ What if your gut issues or autoimmune symptoms were more than physical—what if they were messages from your body? In this ep...