Bloating, Breakouts, Brain Fog? What Your Gut Is Really Trying to Tell You

Join host Maha Corbett and gut health expert Belinda Kirkpatrick – clinical nutritionist and naturopath – as they bust myths, decode social media fads, and unpack the real science behind what your gut is trying to tell you. ✓ Why 1 in 2 Aussies have gut issues (and don’t even know it) ✓ What the gut microbiome actually is – and why it’s like a rainforest ✓ Gut-brain connection: how stress, mood, and food are all linked ✓ Gluten, brain fog and the surprising impact of dietary tweaks ✓ Probiotics decoded: which ones actually work and which to avoid ✓ Whole foods vs food fear – and how to block out the wellness noise ✓ Parasites, cleanses, fasting: fact vs fiction ✓ Eczema, skin issues and the gut-skin connection ✓ Daily habits to boost digestion, reduce inflammation and feel lighter If you're bloated, moody, foggy or just want to feel more like you again – this episode delivers practical tools, grounded advice, and gut-loving tips you can implement today. Mentioned Products: Probiotic-rich foods: Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, yoghurt Resistant starches: Cooked and cooled potatoes, bananas, legumes Prebiotic fibre sources: Leek, garlic, onion, nuts and seeds SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Guest: https://www.instagram.com/bknaturopathy/ 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Why 50% of Aussies Have Gut Issues 01:00 – How Fast Food Swaps Impact Your Microbiome 03:30 – Gluten, Brain Fog & Gut-Brain Surprises 06:00 – Gut Symptoms vs Hormones, Stress & Food Intolerances 08:00 – Probiotic Myths, Marketing & What Actually Works 10:30 – What Is the Gut Microbiome (and Why You Should Care) 13:00 – Vagina Talk: The Forgotten Microbiome 15:00 – The Gut as Your Second Brain 17:00 – If You Do Just One Thing for Your Gut, Let It Be This 19:00 – Periods, PMS & Poop: It’s All Connected 21:00 – Navigating Nutrition Noise on Social Media 25:00 – Should You Worry About Parasites? 28:00 – Fasting, Cleanses & What to Actually Avoid 33:00 – Skin Issues? It Could Be Your Gut 36:00 – Chronic Inflammation & The Diet Link 38:00 – Rapid Fire: Colonics, Coffee & Banana Truth Bombs 39:00 – Belinda’s Top 3 Gut Health Hacks You Can Start Today