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The Gutology project is on a mission to help you optimise your gut. Join our gut health expert Julia Davies and award winning podcaster Ollie Gallant for a fascinating journey into your digestive system. We bring the science behind gut health and deliver it in 'digestible' chunks. This will change the way you think about your health forever. Julia Davies is a leading Nutritionist, SCENAR practitioner and lecturer in biomedicine and biochemistry. Ollie's digestive health started deteriorating in his early twenties and all of that changed when he met met Julia. They're now on a mission to help people do the same regardless of income, resource or location. Visit www.gutology.co.uk for more..

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    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS


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    What Psoriasis Reveals About Your Gut Health | Emma Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 71:58


    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. Follow Julia: @juliadavies_nutrition Follow Emma: @nutritionbyemma ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠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

    Coeliac Disease & Gluten-Reactive Disorders with Robyn Puglia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 60:25


    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

    Diversity, Managing Stress & Ecological Influences with Sophie Medlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 47:45


    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

    How Does The Microbiome Change With Age? with Dr Sean Gibbons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 48:57


    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

    Environmental & Age-Related Impacts with Dr Tarini Shankar Ghosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 61:09


    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

    Chronic Illness & The Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 46:23


    Brandilyn Peter-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

    The Oral Microbiome & Functional Dentistry with Dr Mark Burhenne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 62:38


    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

    Holistic Healing & The Benefits of Exercise with Kaitlin Colucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 42:38


    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

    Psoriaris: What It Is, Key Triggers and Natural Treatments with Emma Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 59:28


    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

    The Nervous System & The Power of Nature with Dr Maya Shetreat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 61:30


    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

    Ultra-Processed Foods & Building Metabolic Resistance with Dr Suneel Dhand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 49:50


    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

    The Infant Microbiome & Breastfeeding with Dr Christopher Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 62:51


    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

    Can microbiome testing really help you? With expert Nutritionist Emily Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 53:30


    Emily Blake is a MA DipCNM MBANT CNHC Therapist. Alongside her private work asisting clients with chronic health conditions, Emily leads the Clinical Education team at Invivo Healthcare. Emily is 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. Discover more at www.gutology.co.uk

    Integrative Cancer Care with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 53:02


    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/

    What's the link between Gut Health & Mood - with Professor Jack Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 57:46


    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. Struggling with Gut health issues? Head to www.gutology.co.uk

    Will Fecal Transplants change healthcare? with Andrea McBeth, ND

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 45:54


    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. Transform your Gut Health @ www.gutology.co.uk

    Episode 2 - Optimise Your Gut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 56:55


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant for a journey into your Gut Health. In episode 2, you'll find out when you should be taking probiotics and which products have proven science behind them. You can now chat to qualified Gutologist for free! Ask us anything about your health by visiting www.gutology.co.uk

    S2EP4 - Optimise Your Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 36:51


    Enter CODE: PODCAST to get 20% off Gutology Sleep Complex .www.gutology.co.uk This week is all about your sleep. How does it affect your immune system and what can you do to improve the quality of it? The host's of the Gutology Podcast: Julia Davies is an IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and a senior lecturer at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. Ollie Gallant is an award winning Radio Host & Podcast.

    S2EP3 - Barriers of the body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 30:52


    Enter CODE: PODCAST to get 20% Gutology supplements.www.gutology.co.uk This week Julia & Ollie discuss the relationship between the barriers of your body and the state of your immune system. 

    S2EP2 - Stress on the body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 41:19


    You can now chat to Gutologist for free www.gutology.co.uk In Season 2 of The Gutology Podcast, Ollie Gallant & Julia Davies take a look at how stress impacts the body on a physical level. Find out how you can mitigate the impact of stress your body. 

    S2EP1 - Diet & The Immune System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 47:51


    You can now chat to Gutologist for free www.gutology.co.uk In Season 2 of The Gutology Podcast, Ollie Gallant & Julia Davies dive deep into the immune system to reveal how your digestion impacts your bodies defences. You'll discover simple and practical tips and advance that you can implement into your daily routine. 

    Episode 7 - Is there a Perfect Diet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 52:42


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant for a journey into your Gut Health. In Episode 7 - what should you be eating? What are the risks of being a vegetarian? How many carbs? Colour.   Support the project www.patreon.com/gutology The Gutology podcast is supported by our friends at atlasbiomed - discover YOUR gut health at https://atlasbiomed.com/uk Check out www.probioticslearninglab.co.uk and get the facts behind probiotics and some amazing health tips. 

    Episode 6 - Your Second Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 46:30


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant for a journey into your Gut Health. In Episode 6 you'll learn about stress, anxiety and depression and what connection that has to your gut health. Support the project www.patreon.com/gutology The Gutology podcast is supported by our friends at atlasbiomed - discover YOUR gut health at https://atlasbiomed.com/uk Check out www.probioticslearninglab.co.uk and get the facts behind probiotics and some amazing health tips. 

    Episode 5 - The Acid Myth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 36:01


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant for a journey into your Gut Health. In Episode 5 you'll learn about stomach acid and how it affects your digestion. Chat to a Gutologist for free www.gutology.co.uk The Gutology podcast is supported by our friends at atlasbiomed - discover YOUR gut health at https://atlasbiomed.com/uk Check out www.probioticslearninglab.co.uk and get the facts behind probiotics and some amazing health tips. 

    Episode 4 - Boosting your energy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 56:19


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant for a journey into your Gut Health. In Episode 4 you'll discover how leaky gut & intestinal permeability can affect your sleep & overall energy levels.  Chat to a qualified Gutologist for free! www.gutology.co.uk

    Episode 3 - IBS, constipation & diarrhoea. What do they mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 62:04


    Join leading nutritional expert Julia Davies & podcaster Ollie Gallant. In episode 3, find out what causes IBS, constipation & diarrhoea. You can now chat to qualified Gutologist for free! www.gutology.co.uk  

    Episode 1 - The gut is the root of all health.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 55:04


    Leading nutritional expert Julia Davies talks you through how your gut works and how you can optimise it. You can now chat to qualified Gutologist for free! Ask us anything about your health by visiting www.gutology.co.uk

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