You Never Know with Nicole Lee
You Never Know with Nicole Lee
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Welcome to You Never Know where we talk about life, career, change & the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road & embraced the unknown. Where we talk about things we don’t normally talk about with our families and sometimes even with our friends, especially here in Asia. After more than a decade in a top private bank and a transformational experience at a startup which changed my life, I am now rewriting my life story, walking into the unknown, and inspiring others to thrive in life. Thank you so much for your support, wherever you are in the world. It means a lot to me. - Nicole
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The podcast covers various themes such as career reinvention, generational dilemmas, and personal transformation. Highlights include discussions on the pressure faced by Gen Z regarding social media, as well as stories of professionals like Frank Koo who challenge traditional views of success and fulfillment, emphasizing purpose over pay.
Welcome to You Never Know where we talk about life, career, change & the stories of people who have taken the unconventional road & embraced the unknown. Where we talk about things we don’t normally talk about with our families and sometimes even with our friends, especially here in Asia. After more than a decade in a top private bank and a transformational experience at a startup which changed my life, I am now rewriting my life story, walking into the unknown, and inspiring others to thrive in life. Thank you so much for your support, wherever you are in the world. It means a lot to me. – Nicole
Could your anxiety, fatigue, or arthritis actually be coming from your gut?
In episode 27 of the You Never Know podcast, Nicole Lee sits down with functional medicine coach Jo Brownlow to explore the link between gut health, hormone balance, autoimmune conditions, and emotional well-being.
Jo shares her personal journey healing from Hashimoto’s disease, quitting alcohol, and transforming her son’s focus and neurodivergence through gut repair. They dive deep into the misunderstood symptoms of autoimmune disorders, and how stress, toxins, mold, food, and even botox, affect you.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How functional medicine uncovers root causes, not just symptoms
- The surprising gut-hormone-anxiety connection
- Why 95% of serotonin, the happy neurotransmitter, is made in your gut
- The link between alcohol, inflammation, and autoimmune issues
- Perimenopause and thyroid healing
- Why over-exercising and under-resting depletes your body
- Jo’s story of healing her son’s brain fog and neurodivergence through diet
If you’ve been dismissed, overwhelmed, or just want to understand your body better—this one is for you.
🎧 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:10 – What is functional medicine?
02:30 – The bloodwork & intake process
06:15 – Perimenopause and hormones
10:50 – Cortisol, stress & progesterone
15:20 – Autoimmune disease: Hashimoto’s, psoriasis, arthritis
17:30 – Leaky gut and what causes it
22:15 – How Jo manages Hashimoto’s
26:20 – The gluten and mold connection
29:00 – Quitting alcohol and its impact on healing
34:00 – Over-exercising and adrenal fatigue
37:20 – Jo’s son’s healing journey
41:00 – Gut-brain connection: serotonin, dopamine, ADHD
43:00 – Best tips for gut health
46:00 – Anxiety isn’t just in your head
47:20 – Final thoughts on listening to your body
🔗 Connect with Jo Brownlow
Website: www.jobrownlow.com
Instagram: @jobrownlowwellness
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jo-brownlow
🔗 Follow Nicole Lee
Website: www.youneverknow.co
IG / TikTok / YouTube: @nicoleleethisisme
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleleethisisme
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