About this episode

This episode explores the connection between fascia, gut health, and glute activation with expert Dr. Shalini Bhat.

If you've ever trained hard, eaten clean, and still felt bloated, tight, or disconnected from your own body, this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Shalini Bhat, chiropractor, gut health expert, and founder of The Movement Boutique in Ontario, Canada, to unpack the surprising connection between your fascia, your gut, and why your glutes might be completely offline — no matter how many squats you do. Dr. Shalini shares how she grew up surrounded by whole-food, root-cause wellness — from her father's organic farm in India to her grandmother's herbal remedies — and how that foundation shaped her signature approach: healing guts and toning butts. You'll learn what fascia actually is, why a tight hip flexor could be the real reason your lower back aches and your glutes won't fire, and how something as simple as the way you breathe is either flattening or bloating your stomach. You'll learn: What fascia really is and why it's now recognized as an organ Why your glutes go "offline" and how to bring them back The S breath technique for deep core engagement and a flatter stomach Why snacking and eating too fast are quietly wrecking your gut health How the bottom of…

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Tress

Guest: Dr. Shalini Bhat

Topics covered

• gut health
• fascia
• core engagement
• glute activation
• nutrition
• wellness

Keywords

• fascia
• gut health
• glutes
• core engagement
• breathing techniques
• nutrition
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Movement Boutique

Places: Ontario, Canada, India

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