{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69afec20b58ea3074d035816/69f0966f8647f8587edd019c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Depletion: Functional Nutrition for Women with Georgie Murphy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69afec20b58ea3074d035816/1777374580262-83bee04f-8770-4158-8711-73a99bbc5cd8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Depletion: Functional Nutrition for the Modern Woman</strong></p><p>Are you feeling physically and mentally depleted? In this episode, we sit down with Georgie, a specialist in naturopathic nutrition, to explore why so many women are hitting a wall in today’s fast-paced world.</p><p>We dive deep into the principles of functional medicine, looking at how the body is fully interconnected—from the nervous system and liver to the gut-brain axis. Georgie shares expert insights on the \"wear and tear\" that often hits in our 30s, the specific nutrient demands of the postpartum period, and why \"optimal\" blood levels matter far more than just being \"average.\"</p><p>Whether you are struggling with IBS, recovering from birth, or simply looking to reconnect with your body’s signals, this conversation offers practical \"small wins\" to help you move from surviving to thriving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Postpartum Window:</strong> Why depletion can last years, and the specific nutrients (Iron, Choline, Iodine) you need to recover.</li><li><strong>The Gut-Brain Axis:</strong> How stress and the nervous system directly impact your digestion and IBS symptoms.</li><li><strong>\"Small Wins\":</strong> Practical ways to layer nutrition into your day without the overwhelm.</li><li><strong>Testing vs. Guessing:</strong> Understanding why \"normal\" GP blood results might be masking your fatigue.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Major Timestamps:</strong></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Introduction: Learning to Listen to Your Body</p><p><strong>02:33</strong> – The Path to Functional Medicine &amp; Naturopathic Nutrition</p><p><strong>03:28</strong> – What is Functional Medicine? Taking a Holistic View</p><p><strong>05:51</strong> – The \"Wear and Tear\" of Your 30s: Collagen &amp; CoQ10</p><p><strong>07:50</strong> – Postpartum Depletion: Defining the Recovery Window</p><p><strong>10:03</strong> – Small Nutrition Wins for Busy Moms: Nutrient Layering</p><p><strong>13:06</strong> – When to Get Blood Tests: Signs of Real Depletion</p><p><strong>17:10</strong> – Optimal vs. Normal Blood Ranges: What the Data Really Means</p><p><strong>22:26</strong> – IBS and the Gut-Brain Axis: The Impact of Stress</p><p><strong>25:39</strong> – The Power of Breath: Activating \"Rest and Digest\"</p><p><strong>28:02</strong> – \"External Digestion\" Hacks: Slow Cooking for Gut Health </p><p><strong>32:33</strong> – Top 3 Things to Test Postpartum: Omega-3, Zinc, and Magnesium </p><p><strong>34:25</strong> – Global Health Inspirations: Lessons from Japan &amp; Blue Zones </p><p><strong>37:16</strong> – The Intelligence of the Body: Overcoming Disconnection</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with us:</strong> Instagram handles: tribeofparents &amp; Glownutrition</p><p><em>Found this episode helpful? Please leave us a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear this today!</em></p>","author_name":"Hannah Donovan"}