The Ascension Podcast

Episode 19·June 20, 2024·1h 15m

Unlock Your OPTIMAL GUT HEALTH

with The Gut Goddess, Gabrielle Grandell →

Tyzen sits with functional nutritionist Gabrielle Grandell, the Gut Goddess, on why the gut is the first brain and the epicenter of health. They cover the immune system, neurotransmitters, food sensitivities, and the lifestyle roots that let the body heal itself.

We can't be well if our gut's not well. It's the epicenter of so much of our health.Gabrielle Grandell

Unlock Your OPTIMAL GUT HEALTH, on The Ascension Podcast

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Show Notes

  • Why the gut is the first brain: 70% of immunity lives in the GI tract and most feel-good neurotransmitters are made there
  • How symptoms like mood issues, allergies, skin eruptions, and hormonal imbalances trace back to the microbiome even without classic gut symptoms
  • Where food sensitivities actually come from, why they are often reversible, and how testing plus gut repair lets people reintroduce foods
  • The foundational roots of health: sleep, nutrition, water, and movement, met through partnership rather than another prescription

Key Takeaways

  • Food sensitivities are not the food’s fault. They come from how the immune system and a compromised gut recognize foods, so repairing the gut lining lets most people reintroduce foods over time. The goal is more food choices, not fewer.
  • You can have an unwell gut without any classic gut symptoms. Mood, skin, allergies, and hormone issues can all point back to the microbiome, which is why addressing the gut often improves everything.
  • Health stacks on basics: nutrition, sleep, water, and movement are the core foundation. You cannot exercise your way out of a bad diet, and lifestyle is the main lever, not a pill.
Gabrielle Grandell

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The Gut Goddess

Functional Medicine Nutritionist · Gut Health · Autoimmune Recovery

Gabrielle Grandell, BSc, FMCHC, CLT, is a Dallas-based functional medicine nutritionist and certified health coach known as The Gut Goddess. She works the root causes of chronic digestive and autoimmune conditions, bridging functional science with whole-person care, in person and through online consults.

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