In this uplifting and informative episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley sits down with board-certified functional health coach and author Anu Simh to talk about gut health, sustainable weight loss, and what it really means to “flourish from within.” As the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness, Anu has helped hundreds of busy women lose weight, reclaim their energy, and feel better in their bodies—without counting calories or relying on fad diets.
Anu shares her personal wellness journey, including the pivotal moment that inspired her to shift careers and dive deep into functional medicine and nutrition. With compassion and clarity, she explains why gut health is the foundation of long-term wellness and how your microbiome influences everything from mood and metabolism to immunity and inflammation. You’ll learn why weight gain isn’t just about willpower, how stress impacts digestion, and why your gut, sleep habits, and mindset all play a role in your ability to lose and maintain weight.
Anu offers practical tips for making healthy meals simple and enjoyable, even for busy professionals and moms. She opens up about her work helping women get off medications for lifestyle-related conditions and her motivation behind writing her new book, Flourish From Within, which includes over 50 gut-friendly, plant-based recipes.
If you’re tired of chasing short-term fixes and want a more holistic, sustainable approach to your health, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and real-world strategies to support your well-being from the inside out.
Bio:
ANU SIMH is a board-certified functional health coach and the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness. She specializes in helping busy women lose weight and maintain their goal weight by focusing on gut health. Her personalized and unique philosophy has successfully guided hundreds of women in achieving and maintaining their goals. Anu is now training other coaches in her methodology.
Based in La Jolla, California, Anu sees clients nationwide virtually. Her passion lies in the microbiome; she is also a skilled plant-based chef. Her new book, Flourish From Within, highlights the significance of gut health for overall well-being and features over 50 plant-based recipes. Anu's guiding principle is to help people get off medications for lifestyle diseases through diet and lifestyle changes.
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Books mentioned:
Flourish from Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health by Anu Simh - Amazon
The Good Gut Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your Long-term Health by Justin Sonnenburg, Erica Sonnenburg - Bookshop.org
Atomic Habits by James Clear - Bookshop.org
The Circadian Code Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight: Longevity Book by Satchin Panda PhD - Bookshop.org
Podcasts mentioned:
Bad Medicine Podcast with Anu Simh & Nicholas Canelo
Nutrition Made Simple with Nicole Aucoin
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