The Nourished Babes Podcast

We're answering some of your most burning questions about health including are elimination diets really necessary, what fun things we've got planned for 2025, is progesterone cream okay, how much gluten is too much gluten, health books we love & more! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

If you're into health, wellness, and longevity you have probably heard of the Blue Zones. If not, the Blue Zone are supposedly certain places around the world with the highest percentage of centenarians (people who live to 100 years old). The idea is that mimicking these people's lifestyles will help us live long healthy lives, but are these principles actual truth or cherry picked evidence? In this episode, we cover the 5 blue zones, debunk some of the key principles, and review the 7 major principles and how to incorporate them into our daily lives. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Nourished Babes Podcast by sharing 100 life and health lessons! SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

Intuitive eating is THE GOAL with eating BUT there are many ways we can feel like we're intuitive eating but actually sabotaging our health goals. In this episode we're going into what intuitive eating is, 5 ways intuitive eating can be hijacked & what to do about it so you can truly intuitive eat while supporting your health goals at the same time.  SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

We're diving deep into the topic of DETOX!!! There is SO much fear online about toxins & the fact that you need to “open up your detox pathways” & do a liver flush 2x per year but is it legit or a bunch of shit?! We're here to simplify everything you need to know about detoxification! SUBSCRIBE HERE: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe⁠ Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

Does winter feel like the season you just have to survive? If the colder months leave you feeling stuck, sluggish, or just counting down the days until spring, this episode is for you. We're sharing six practical tips to help you flip the script and stay healthy, energized, and grounded all winter long. From nourishing seasonal foods to movement that feels good (even when it's freezing out), plus strategies for light exposure and prioritizing rest, we've got you covered. These small but powerful changes can help transform winter from something you dread into a season you actually look forward to. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites:  thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

We're back with more questions and answers for our season 8 wrap up! In this episode, we'll be discussing an array of topics that you sent in questions about including do we need supplements, infertility, how to support yourself through a gut flare, our favorite meals/treats right now, what we think of the carnivore diet, should you eat before bed, & more. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Aside from food, herbs can be utilized as a gentle, effective way to support gut healing & hormone balance. We LOVE utilizing herbs in our daily life so we wanted to share some of our top favorite herbs we use daily, why we love them, & exactly how we like to use them. In this episode, we get into all the different properties of herbs, how you can extract herbs outside of just making tea, and the 5 herbs we love while sharing how they support hormone health specifically, gut health specifically, and some simple ways to add these into your regimen. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Whatever symptom, disease, illness, diagnosis you're struggling with, we bet that castor oil could help. Castor Oil is a powerful oil that helps aid in the body's natural detoxification and can be used for numerous benefits. Which is exactly what wechat about in today's episode. We discuss what castor oil is and where it comes from, the many benefits, our favorite brand and what to look for when buying castor oil, how to actually perform a castor oil pack, along with alternative ways to use castor oil and our own experiences using castor oil. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

We LOVE grocery shopping, we could literally spend hours at a grocery store, however, we understand this is not the case for everyone. Grocery shopping can be one of the most anxiety inducing pieces of health but it surely doesn't have to be! In this episode we're going to walk through the grocery store with you, give you tips on what foods to prioritize, what we buy personally, how to navigate food labels, and how to have a balanced approach to shopping while supporting your health goals. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Is your nervous system regulated?! EVERYONE is talking about the nervous system these days in the health world & for good reason. It's an important missing piece to many health concerns however, there's a lot of misunderstandings, nuance & over exaggeration when it comes to how important it is for health. We want to give you an in depth but simplified look at what the nervous system is, what it does, how it's related to your physical/mental health & gut/hormones issues, myths/facts, polyvagal theory & some of our top tips on supporting your nervous system.

What is the craziest thing you've done in the name of health?! We had our listeners send in the cringest things they've done for their health in the past & we're here to share their anonymous stories and ours too. We recorded this episode for fun but also to show how extreme people take health advice and how absolutely unnecessary it is. Living healthy can be super easy and simple. You don't have to go to the extreme, in fact the extremes can often make health worse. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

We love these Q & A episodes answering some of the questions you sent in on Instagram. This seasons questions include bloating, stomach acid, finding balance with your health, vinegar before meals, social media, if supplements are necessary, gene testing, are vegetables necessary to eat to be healthy, our personal health struggles and more. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Both conventions & alternative medicine view symptoms as bad, a sign of imbalances & needing to be fixed but what if your symptoms were actually GOOD & a sign that you're healing? What if the root cause to your symptoms has nothing to do with you not eating perfectly enough or being too toxic, but rather, an adaptive response by the body in order to keep you safe. German New Medicine explains WHY your body has the symptoms in the first place & how symptoms are signs of healing. This knowledge takes so much of the fear, overwhelm & pressure out of healing. This solo episode by The Gut Goddess, covers what German New Medicine is, the 5 foundational principles of it, how it completely changes how you view symptoms, practical examples of it & some tools/resources to learn more! Become a subscriber here to get exclusive access (on Spotify & apple) to ALL episodes & 2 additional ones per month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe

Summer is often a time for travel, camping, road trips and more fun summer things. If you're struggling with your health, this might bring up more stress trying to navigate these scenarios without throwing your health into a downward spiral. Without being the person who travels with a whole suitcase full of supplements, snacks and biohacking devices, how do you maintain good health while traveling? We're going to give you our top 10 tips to stay well amidst times of travel, stress and being thrown off of your routine. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

We're back talking about dairy. We wanted to build off an episode we did back in season 2 because we just have so much to say about dairy as you all probably know, we love it and think it not only can be a part of a gut and hormone healing diet but it's SO BENEFICIAL for your gut/hormones. In this episode we wanted to go a bit deeper on some frequently asked questions we get about dairy and also into understanding dairy labels, which these days can be SO confusing. We're going to chat about why we love dairy, our own stories with dairy, explaining the details around dairy labels like homogenization, pasteurization, raw, dairy alternatives and some tips on how to add dairy back into your diet.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Who isn't stressed these days?! Not just stressed but stressed in particular, about their health…In this episode we're going to chat about the often overlooked piece of health…the mental/emotional part and how wellness culture can often make our mental health worse. With just about every single person we've worked with or who's been in our courses, there's a shared sense of stress, overwhelm and fear. We're going to talk about the stress of the wellness world, more specifically, what emotions it often causes like overwhelm, confusion, comparison, health perfectionism, health anxiety, and fear, some of the things that are contributing to these emotions and some of our biggest tips on how to find some peace, food freedom and clarity while still trying to be educated, proactive with your health and heal.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

We're back with more questions and answers for our season 6 wrap up! In this episode we'll be discussing an array of topics including intuitive eating, birth control, social media, stevia, high cortisol, yearly lab test, parasite cleanses, and much more. Thanks so much for sending in your questions! Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

So you've taken a food sensitivity test and/or been told you have some food intolerances, now what? Mainstream advice is to take these foods out of your diet and you'll heal your gut! Except for most of us, this approach rarely helps, if anything it makes you more fearful of food, constantly eliminating more from your diet. In this episode Madisen, The Gut Goddess, goes over the differences between food sensitivities and intolerances, common symptoms, mainstream advice, some of the biggest problems and a three step guide for how to support your body to reintroduce food intolerances and sensitivities. Learn more: thegutgoddess.com Subscribe to the Nourished Babes Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe

In our modern world, being youthful and beautiful is highly emphasized. If you don't fit the beauty standards of today it seems there's a solution to everything, but at what cost? In this episode we're going to discuss the most common toxic beauty trends ranging from botox and plastic surgery to food restrictions and detoxes. We'll discuss the possible harms of these beauty trends along with more natural alternative solutions. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

If you're a listener of our podcast, you're probably more into alternative medicine than the average person. Maybe you've even seen a functional doctor before and you either loved it or walked away feeling broke and overwhelmed. In this episode, we cover our personal experiences seeing functional practitioners  long with both the upside and downfalls of functional medicine. Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Struggling with the winter blues? What if you finally looked forward to winter instead of dreading it? If you find yourself feeling a little bleh during the winter, this episode is for you! In this episode we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder also commonly referred to as SAD, some underlying causes, and our best tips on how to beat the winter blues.

Often, there's so much stress around weddings, especially planning a wedding, and we all know that stress is often the biggest contributor to health issues. So, in this solo episode with Bella, she takes you through the things she did and didn't do during her wedding day and the wedding planning process in order to best limit the stress in her life. She chats about mindset, nutrition, expectations, and much more!

Finding balance when it comes to your health is an essential piece of living a healthy life. The wellness world can become quite toxic and really stressful in regards to the amount of pressure, fear and overwhelm it can create in our lives. In this episode, we're going to discuss some wellness non-negotiables we have as well as some things we're a little bit more lax or flexible on these days. Hopefully this episode will help you give yourself some grace, compassion and freedom with yourself, helping you realize that your health habits don't have to consume your life.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com RaOptics discount code: gutgoddess Perfect Supplements discount code: gutgoddess10

How you start and end your day has a huge impact on your gut, hormone health and overall day. In this episode, we're going to go over some simple tools and ways you can make the most of your morning and nightly routines. We'll first get into what our personal morning/night routines used to look like, vs what they look like now. Then we'll chat about some of our biggest tips around what to prioritize for your morning and night routines.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com RaOptics discount code: gutgoddess Perfect Supplements discount code: gutgoddess10

In the age of social media, there are so many wellness trends. You might feel like you're missing out, have to keep up or need to buy yet another magic supplement, protocol or gadget for your health. In this episode, we're here to clear the confusion and make things simple for you. We're going to go over 8 wellness trends we think are worth the hype and 9 trends that have got to go.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com RaOptics discount code: gutgoddess Perfect Supplements discount code: gutgoddess10

Welcome to season 5! It goes without really explaining but sleep is ESSENTIAL for good health. If you've gone a couple nights without sleep, (even just one night) you know it and you feel it. We all know deep, restful sleep is critical, especially for your hormone balance and digestive health. In this episode, we go over why sleep matters, what happens when you sleep, 9 of our top tips to help support amazing sleep and why poor sleep can negatively impact your gut and hormone health.  Subscribe here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com RaOptics discount code: gutgoddess Perfect Supplements discount code: gutgoddess10

This episode is dedicated to answering your most asked questions. In this episode we discuss protein powder, traveling, eating locally, dental health, cold water and gut health, menopause, the most rewarding and frustrating parts of being practitioners in the wellness world and much more. Remember this is the episode for this season! We'll take a break for a few weeks and return in a month or so with season 5. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Did you know hormonal birth control is NOT your only option when it comes to avoiding pregnancy. Our incredible female body gives us clear daily signs to show when we are fertile and when we are not. By understanding these signs, we can either avoid getting pregnant or improve our chances of becoming pregnant. We can do this through applying the Fertility Awareness Method (also know as FAM). In this solo episode with Bella, she discuss the basics of the Fertility Awareness Method: the process, benefits, drawbacks, and the beginning steps to learning and practicing this method. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bella-madisen/subscribe Our websites: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Should you go plant based for your health & the environment? Short answer: no. As nutritionists, we understand why so many are choosing vegan, vegetarian or even plant heavy diets these days. Join us as we discuss the reasons we DON'T recommend following a vegan or vegetarian diet if you're struggling with gut or hormone issues and 5 tips to reintroduce animal products into your diet while still supporting your gut/hormone health.  Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Are any supplements even worth the hype and money? Supplements offer an alternative to conventional pharmaceuticals but which ones are really going to support your long term gut and hormone health? If you're feeling overwhelmed with which supplements to take, look no further. In this episode we discuss 11 of the most popular supplements and whether or not they're worth the hype and if not, what alternative diet and lifestyle practices to invest in instead.  Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Are you someone who experiences…acid reflux, heartburn, GERD, nausea, dizziness, bloating, burping, gas, undigested food in your stool, overgrowths of bacteria, mineral deficiencies, SIBO, leaky gut, low thyroid function, food allergies, skin issues, weak nails…all of these have one possible underlying cause, and that is LOW stomach acid. In this episode we discuss some of the main contributors to acid reflux, why traditional treatments fail and can make your symptoms worse, why acid reflux and stomach acid are important to address if you're experiencing either gut or hormone issues and 5 places to start when struggling with acid reflux. Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

In this episode we're talking all about skin health. If you're someone who struggles with acne, eczema, rosacea, melasma, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation or other skin issues, this episode is for you. We're going to discuss our own experience with acne and skin issues, then 5 supportive steps for clear beautiful skin, including our favorite skincare products and our simple, minimal skincare routines.  Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com Homemade tallow balm recipe: https://bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-tallow-balm/

Are you someone who struggles with food cravings?! Do you know your cravings are actually trying to SAVE you?! Whether you crave salt, sugar, fatty fried foods, chocolate or more, this episode is all about how to understand and honor your cravings in a gut and hormone supportive way. Cravings are NORMAL and even essential. They are your body's way of trying to communicate something with you, we just need to learn how to listen to them! We're going to discuss some of the most common cravings (salt, sugar, carb, sour, fatty foods, chocolate), what they mean and how to satisfy your cravings in a health supportive way. Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

If there's an organ that needs some love, it's for sure the liver. Whether you struggle with hormonal imbalances or gut issues, adding in some supportive diet and lifestyle changes to help your liver is essential. In this episode we're going to discuss the function of the liver, what symptoms come up when your liver needs some love, what puts additional stress on the liver and 5 ways to support your liver. And no you don't need that trendy detox or any crazy diet protocol, we've made this super simple for you!  Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

Welcome back to season 4 of the Nourished Babes Podcast. In this episode we're going to chat all about optimizing your sunlight/light exposure, how light influences your health, we're going to debunk the fear of sun, talk about the benefits of the sun beyond vitamin d, and 3 easy ways to best optimize your light exposure throughout the day. Find more from us at: Nourishwithbella.com Thegutgoddess.com

You asked, we answered! In this episode, we're answering some of your most burning health questions. This episode covers staying consistent, chronic yeast infections, how to stay hydrated, budget friendly food tips, how to incorporate liver into your diet, histamine reactions, lunch ideas and so much more. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Struggling with the negative side effect of birth control like mood swings, low sex drive, missing periods, etc. and thinking of coming off? Or maybe you're struggling with post birth control syndrome symptoms like hormonal acne or missing periods. If this sounds like you, definitely listen to this episode! In this solo episode, Bella covers the 3 essential steps to help support your body when transitioning off hormonal birth control including replenishing deficiencies, stress management, and liver support. Fertility Awareness Method Blog Post nourishwithbella.com thegutgoddess.com

Do you struggle with diarrhea, constipation or both?! Is your poop less than perfect? It's not a fun thing to chat about but so many of us have struggled with embarrassing, painful and annoying diarrhea or constipation. In this episode Madisen, the Gut Goddess, discusses the problem with some of the conventional treatments for diarrhea/constipation and 7 holistic steps to take when dealing with either one of these digestive issues; they have more in common than you think!  

One of the hardest parts of health might not actually be making dietary and lifestyle changes, it could be the fact that this often influences your relationships with friends/family. Maybe you're not receiving any support or you're having to feed kids, or even realizing you don't want to go out with friends anymore but still want to maintain your relationship with them. In this episode we discuss some of the biggest struggles we've had and our clients have had around making dietary and lifestyle changes and some tips to support you as you navigate some of these challenges. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Have you noticed that some weeks you're on top of your game, feeling confident and energized, but the next you're feeling tired and hungry with low self esteem? Well if you're a biological woman there's a reason for these fluctuations. In this episode we're going to cover the aspects of living in alignment with your cycle. We explain the different phases of your cycle, strengths and vulnerabilities throughout your cycle, supportive foods, exercising, productivity and more. Blog post: https://nourishwithbella.com/blog/2021/3/8/cycle-syncing-how-to-optimize-your-life-with-your-cycle Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Your period is coming and you can tell. You're bloated, crampy, irritable, fatigued and just miserable. It's not a time of the month you look forward to at all. In this episode, we're covering all things PMS. We'll teach you the most common PMS symptoms, the difference between PMS & PMDD, the main hormonal imbalance leading to PMS, and of course natural remedies, supportive foods, herbs, and foods to limit to reduce your PMS symptoms. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Do you struggle with cold hands and feet, constipation, fatigue, depression, hair loss, dry skin, or struggle to lose weight? If yes, you may be struggling with low thyroid function or Hashimoto's. In this episode we're going to break down how the thyroid works, the common symptoms of low thyroid function, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's, how to best test your thyroid, why proper thyroid conversion is essential, what leads to poor thyroid conversion, foods to eat for optimal thyroid function, and anti-thyroid foods to limit. Blog post: https://nourishwithbella.com/blog/2021/12/2/thyroid-health Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Do you struggle with hair loss, dry or brittle hair, overly greasy hair, dry scalp, or dandruff? If yes, this episode is for you. In this episode we cover common unwanted hair symptoms, traditional ways of treating hair loss and why they often don't work, the root cause of hair loss, plus nutritional and external ways to support optimal hair growth. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Bloating is one of the most common symptoms we both see in our practice. Unfortunately, bloating has become normalized in our society as just part of life and something to expect at the end of each day. This episode covers the 8 most common causes of bloating and how to fix that bloat for good. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

Have you ever heard the phrase…“Test don't guess”. Testing to determine what's “wrong” is the standard in both the conventional and holistic modalities of healing. In our experience as nutritionists and health coaches, we actually think the whole idea of if you're not testing, you're guessing is false! Do you really need to spend $100-$1000 on blood, stool, or hair tests? Will it make much of a difference in what you need to do to feel better? Which ones are worth it? Find out why and listen to how we like to approach working with clients without a lot of the common testing methods. Bella's website: https://nourishwithbella.com Madisen's website: https://www.thegutgoddess.com

You sent in your questions and we answered! This episode covers acid reflux, how to help PMS bloating, alternatives to botox, why you might have high cholesterol, excess estrogen, where to get started with cyclical living, prebiotics, sunlight and so much more! Cycle Syncing Blog Post https://nourishwithbella.com/blog/2021/3/8/cycle-syncing-how-to-optimize-your-life-with-your-cycle nourishwithbella.com thegutgoddess.com

Walking: The most underrated form of exercise. In our modern world we're sitting down now more than ever and our health is suffering. But incorporating a simple daily walking routine can do wonders for your overall health. In this episode we cover the benefits of walking, our relationship with walking and exercise, why intense cardio may not be ideal, how walking can improve your gut and hormone health, tips on incorporating walking into your day to day life, and how much we should be walking per day. thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

In today's modern world we're bombarded with new nutrition trends that claim to solve all your health problems. From green powders to intermittent fasting but are these trends necessary and improving your health? Or are they a waste of money and even doing more damage to your health? Listen to the full episode to find out more. nourishwithbella.com thegutgoddess.com

We're all aware that we have stress in life and maybe you're taking steps to manage your stress, but why does it keep coming back? Many of the trendy “self care” and stress relieving techniques work for a short period of time, while ignoring the root cause of stress in the first place. In this episode we dive into some of the most common root causes of stress and how to really get a handle on your stress. thegutgoddess.com nourishwithbella.com

Are you the type of person that makes new year's resolutions, but has trouble sticking to them? Or, make lofty goals, but you fall behind when your motivation fades? If this sounds like you, definitely listen to this episode. In this episode, Bella takes you through the problems with setting goals along with the 5 phases to turn your health goals into sustainable habits. Blog: How to Turn Your Health Goals into Daily Habits Purchase the Habit Tracker here!