Gutsy Talks

Gutsy Talks

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.

Episodes

April 30, 2025 53 mins

This week, I'm bringing you the first of many solo episodes scattered amongst my incredible guest episodes! My mission is to help you heal your gut, calm your mind and love food again, and I want to help you achieve food and symptom freedom. This week, it's all about IBS. Join me as I unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface and offer you the chance to move from confusion and exclusion to clarity and freedom with...

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Today I'm joined by Danielle Elliot from Tummy Rescue, a Gut Naturopath with over 17 years of experience helping people get to the bottom of their gut issues. Danielle shares her personal journey into gut health and we dive deep into coeliac disease, exploring everything from what it is, to what to do if gluten seems to be an issue but coeliac testing comes back negative. If you’ve ever questioned your body's reaction to ...

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This week, I’m joined by Carla Wrenn, a widely respected Naturopath and Functional Medicine Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Carla is known for her work in Integrative Oncology and supporting people with chronic illness, and she’s truly passionate about helping those facing long-term health challenges. Today we’re chatting about post-viral immune dysfunction (PVID), exploring everything from how to spot the signs...

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Have you been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or curious about how to bring more mindfulness into your day? This conversation is your gentle invitation to begin. In this episode, I sit down to chat with Natasha Mason, a Vedic Meditation teacher, Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, a Reiki healer, a trained Mental Health First Aider and the former Director of Nourish Melbourne! This is a chat full of reflection and sharing of how meditati...

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In this episode, I'm joined by Mim Beim, a renowned naturopath, Buteyko Breathing Instructor and owner of BreatheWell eGym, to explore the powerful connection between breath and wellbeing. With nearly 40 years of experience, Mim shares how simple changes to how we breathe can support better health, reduce stress, and ease chronic issues.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Bringing your health back to basics
  • Why mouth breathing i...
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Today we’re joined by Tanya Wells, Owner and Director of the Melbourne Integrative Oncology Group and a leading voice in integrative oncology. With over 20 years of experience as a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Herbalist, Tanya shares many insights and top tips for patients with an oncology diagnosis. We dive into the importance of being self-aware when it comes to your body and symptoms, the complex mix of lifestyle and genetic fa...

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In this episode, I’m joined by Asha Evertsz, a naturopath and corneotherapist specialising in treating adult acne and complex skin conditions. Asha takes a holistic, science-backed approach to uncovering the root causes of skin issues, considering factors like gut health, stress, and systemic imbalances. We explore what really triggers acne, why conventional treatments don’t always work, how to support your skin for lasting confide...

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Joining me this week is Elly McLean, a holistic nutritionist, mother, marathon runner, and yogi, who is on a mission to make evidence-based health the priority in fat loss. She helps women optimise their gut health, hormones, and training nutrition to achieve their health and body composition goals.

If you're ready to understand how metabolism really works and how to support it with the right nutrition and lifestyle choices, th...

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Today, I’m joined by Georgie Collinson, an Anxiety Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Bachelor-qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist. With a well-earned reputation as Australia’s No.1 Anxiety Therapist, Georgie has helped thousands of women break free from stress, self-doubt, and people-pleasing through her results-driven and holistic mind-body-soul approach.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Georgie’s journey into the anx...
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Join me this week, as I chat with Dr. Brad Leech, a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and the Lead Clinical Educator at Co-Biome by Microba. In this fascinating episode, he breaks down microbiome research, shares the story of the sought-after Golden Poo, and offers his extensive knowledge and insights on an array of microbiome and gut health topics.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Brad’s journey to working within the gut health space
  • The ...
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Welcome to the first episode of Gutsy Talks! Today, I'm diving into a deeply overlooked connection - endometriosis and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Joining me is Karen Saunders, The Women's Naturopath. She is a degree-qualified naturopath with over eight years of clinical experience, dedicated to helping women uncover the root causes of their hormonal and digestive issues. Karen is a fierce advocate for b...

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February 17, 2025 3 mins

Welcome to Gutsy Talks, hosted by gut health naturopath and nutritionist Rachel Larsson. Have you ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed or just plain fed up with your gut issues? This podcast is your go-to space for real, unfiltered conversations about healing your gut, calming your mind, and learning to love food again. 

In this introductory episode, Rachel shares:

  • Her personal journey with gut health struggles
  • What led her to become...
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