Gutsy Talks
Gutsy Talks
Podcast Description
Welcome to Gutsy Talks—the space for real, unfiltered conversations about healing your gut, calming your mind, and learning to love food again. Whether you're just starting your gut health journey or you’ve been on this path for a while, I’m here to share insights and honest, ah-ha moments that can help transform your health.Join me, Rachel Larsson, your host, naturopath and nutritionist, as I chat with top health experts and thought leaders from around the world. Together, we’ll dive into the latest in holistic and scientific approaches to gut health and explore the deep connections between your gut and overall well-being. No fluff, just real talk on what it truly takes to feel empowered, healthier, and more in tune with your body.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes including gut health, mental wellness, and nutrition. Examples of specific topics include the connection between anxiety and gut health, the microbiome's role in digestive issues, and the link between endometriosis and SIBO. Each episode dives deep into holistic and scientific approaches to these subjects to offer listeners actionable insights.
Welcome to Gutsy Talks—the space for real, unfiltered conversations about healing your gut, calming your mind, and learning to love food again. Whether you’re just starting your gut health journey or you’ve been on this path for a while, I’m here to share insights and honest, ah-ha moments that can help transform your health.
Join me, Rachel Larsson (she/her), your host, naturopath and nutritionist, as I chat with top health experts and thought leaders from around the world. Together, we’ll dive into the latest in holistic and scientific approaches to gut health and explore the deep connections between your gut and overall well-being. No fluff, just real talk on what it truly takes to feel empowered, healthier, and more in tune with your body.
If you’ve ever felt out of control around food, stuck in the binge–restrict cycle, or burdened by body shame — you're not alone. And you’re not broken.
Today’s guest is Stefanie Michele, a Binge Eating Recovery Coach who combines lived experience with an impressive toolkit of professional training. As an Intuitive Eating Counselor, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Somatic Experiencing Therapist, and Occupational Therapist, Stefanie supports people to break free from binge eating, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim peace with food and their bodies.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s felt stuck in disordered eating patterns, even if you’re not sure what to call it.
In this episode, we chat about:
- The difference between comfort eating, binge eating, and binge eating disorder
- Root causes of binge eating (beyond just willpower or emotional eating)
- What happens in the body during a binge: physically, chemically, and emotionally
- The role of trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation
- Subtle signs your relationship with food may not be healthy
- Mental vs. physical restriction and how both fuel the binge cycle
- What intuitive eating really is (and how it differs from mindful or clean eating)
- First steps to break the binge–restrict cycle
- How somatic practices and intuitive eating support lasting healing
- Relearning hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
- Navigating therapeutic diets (like low FODMAP) without reigniting restriction
- Inner critics, perfectionism, guilt and the role of self-compassion in recovery
- One small, powerful step for anyone feeling stuck or hopeless
Rachel’s (she/her) details: Ready To Take Your Next Step To Support Your Gut?
Follow Rachel on Instagram HERE
Watch the FREE Masterclass 'How To Overcome Bloating and IBS Naturally & Eat Your Favourite Foods Without Fear' HERE
Check out the range of FREE gut health resources HERE
Work with Rachel HERE
Connect With Stefanie (she/her)
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Disclaimer: The information provided on Gutsy Talks is for education and informational purposes only. It is not provided nor intended to substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event you have questions or concerns about your health.
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