The Gutology Podcast

The Future of Healthcare: From 10-Minute Appointments to Whole-Body Healing What if healthcare gave you time to tell your whole story? In this episode of the Gutology Podcast, Julia is joined by Andie Siggers and Dr Priya Bhana, founders of Mosaic Medical, to explore a different way of working with chronic and complex health conditions. After years as NHS GPs, the Mosaic team noticed a familiar pattern: patients cycling through appointments, referrals, and prescriptions without anyone stepping back to ask what might be driving the pattern underneath. Functional medicine offered a broader lens: not a rejection of conventional care, but an expansion of it. Together, we explore: Why chronic illness is rarely about one system — or one diagnosis How gut health, hormones, immunity, pain, fatigue, and mood are deeply connected The role of stress, trauma, and nervous system regulation in physical symptoms Why medication doesn’t need to be “all or nothing” How root-cause medicine builds understanding, not just labels Why healing is a process, not a protocol Navigating health information, AI, and testing without overwhelm A recurring message throughout the conversation is simple but powerful: symptoms are signals. When we learn how to interpret them- rather than silence them- real change becomes possible. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of “normal results” but ongoing symptoms, this episode offers insight, validation, and a grounded sense of hope. You can find Julia on Instagram @juliadavies_nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Julia sits down with Katie Ward, Managing Director at Microbz, to explore how soil microbes could be the missing link between planetary and human health. From the hidden effects of glyphosate to how reconnecting with nature can restore both soil and gut ecosystems, this episode dives deep into the biology of balance and the microbes that heal us from the ground up. 01:00 – Katie shares how Microbz began and the link between soil microbes and human health 02:21 – The shocking truth about what pesticides do to soil life 05:05 – Julia explains how glyphosate disrupts our microbiome and protein synthesis 07:01 – Why rebuilding soil biodiversity could be the key to reversing chronic disease 13:00 – The cost of modern food systems & why nutrient density matters more than ever 20:00 – Grounding, gardening & reconnecting with the soil: nature’s immune therapy 23:00 – Katie’s personal story: using microbes to heal her daughter’s gut health 35:00 – Inside the Microbz fermentation process: how living cultures are brewed like nature intended 40:00 – Julia & Katie on microbial balance and why 80% of microbes are “swing voters” 55:00 – Their shared vision: restoring soil, restoring health Try Microbz with 20% off and a free shot glass here: https://microbz.co.uk/products/revive-starter-kit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies chats with biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas about the oral microbiome, the fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite debate, and how oral health can shape your gut health - and beyond. Discover the surprising ways your mouth impacts your whole body. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:07 What Is Biological Dentistry? 02:47 Putting Patients First 05:46 The Mouth-Body Connection 11:00 Can Adults Restore Their Oral Health? 12:56 Fascia: Tongue Tied To The Body 17:49 Why Are We Seeing So Many Tongue Ties? 18:39 Your Body Is Designed To Recover 20:21 Dr Seb’s Journey 23:54 What You Really Need To Know About Nutrition 25:55 Minerals, Electrolytes & Unfiltered Water 27:41 Can The Oral Microbiome Be Tested? 35:25 Why Dr Seb Uses Gutology Toothpaste 36:20 What Mouth Breathing Does to Your Saliva 38:54 Recognising The Signs Of Mouth Breathing 40:44 What Is Hydroxyapatite? 41:43 Hydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride 43:22 The Truth About Natural Toothpastes 43:57 How Much Hydroxyapatite Is Clinically Effective? 45:04 Is Your Mouthwash Disrupting Your Oral Microbiome? 47:08 Daily Habits To Improve Oral Health 49:30 Coconut Oil Pulling 51:33 Nighttime Oral Routine Follow Julia: ⁠⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow Dr Seb: ⁠⁠@biological_dentist ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Davies is joined by gut health nutritionist Hannah Richards to explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain – and how the nervous system plays a crucial role in how your gut functions. From anxiety and stress to acid reflux and bloating, they unpack why your emotional health might be showing up in your digestion – and what you can do about it. In this episode: 00:00 What Is The Gut-Brain Axis? 06:13 Getting To The Root Cause 10:17 Elimination Diets 14:45 Acid Reflux & Regulating The Nervous System 20:41 Hannah's Story - The Best Possible You 24:39 Parasites 28:45 Caller 1 - IBS & GERD 41:25 Caller 2 - Diarrhoea & Cognitive Issues 47:57 Caller 3 - Bloating & Reflux 54:57 Conclusion & Top Tips Follow Julia: ⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠ Follow Hannah: @thegutclinic ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical Nutritional Therapist Robyn Puglia specialises in the field of coeliac disease, gluten-reactive disorders and autoimmune disease. Her deep enthusiasm for the realms of functional medicine inspired her to establish her own lifestyle intervention clinic, where she helps patients harness the nourishing potential of food to support their bodies on their healing journey. Find out more about Robyn here: https://robynpuglia.com/about/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Sean Gibbons is an associate professor at The Institute for Systems Biology, specialising in how microbial communities in the gut evolve and adapt to individuals over their lifespans. Find out more about Sean here: https://isbscience.org/bio/sean-gibbons/ ------------------------------------------ References: https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00964-21 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/ https://rdcu.be/cfslJ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/well/eat/microbiome-aging.html https://rdcu.be/cZpgI https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac075 ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandilyn Peters-Samuelson is an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specialising in the role of the human microbiome and how it correlates with chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In this week's episode, we discuss how these illnesses affect the gut microbiome, as well as how the menopause decreases the diversity of gut bacteria. Find out more about Brandilyn here: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/faculty/16263/brandilyn-peters-samuelson/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined this week by UK Registered Dietitian Kaitlin Colucci to talk about the rise in food intolerances, and how physical exercise and holistic practices such as yoga can play a part in managing gut health problems. Kaitlin (@themissiondietitian) is a gut health specialist focusing on IBS and the low FODMAP diet. Having initially worked for the NHS specialising in gastroenterology, she now works in private healthcare in London as part of HCA Healthcare UK, as well as part of Rhitrition Ltd. Find out more about Kaitlin Colucci here: https://www.kaitlincolucci.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Maya Shetreat to discuss the complex relationships between the nervous and digestive systems, and how getting back to nature can impact our gut microbiome and overall wellbeing. Dr Maya, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure and The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics. She is also the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches earth-based programs for transformational healing, including professional training programs for psychedelic-assisted approaches. Find out more about Dr Maya here: https://drmaya.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we sit down with Dr Christopher Stewart to explore the infant microbiome. Chris is pioneering research in this field, he heads up The Stewart Lab at the University of Newcastle who are facilitating this ground breaking work into predicting disease much earlier in life but perhaps even prevent it. Follow Chris on Twitter @cjstewart7 Explore his amazon work: https://www.neonatalresearch.net/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an Oxbridge-trained medical doctor, scientist and educator with over a decade’s experience in integrative health. Dr Fuller-Shavel is the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology) and a Fellow of both the College of Medicine and the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT). Alongside her scientific and medical training, Dr Nina holds multiple qualifications in nutrition, integrative medicine, functional medicine, yoga, mindfulness and other therapeutic approaches. She is the founder and Director of Synthesis Clinic, an innovative multidisciplinary practice specialising in women’s health and integrative cancer care. Dr Nina also delivers educational programmes for medical and nutrition professionals (including her Systems Approach to Cancer Programme), as well as participating in research and contributing to national and international professional panels. Find out more about Dr Nina’s work on: https://www.synthesisclinic.co.uk/ https://www.drninafullershavel.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea McBeth, ND, is a naturopathic doctor with a passion for shifting perspectives toward microbiome-centered health. Her scientific background includes a degree in biochemistry and research pursuits in various areas of molecular and cellular biology. After years in cancer research she was called to the path of naturopathic medicine. As a licensed ND in Oregon and Washington, she focuses her clinical care on functional gastrointestinal and autoimmune issues. In this episode, Andrea & Ollie discuss what FMT is and what impact it could have on the healthcare system. ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube Instagram Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices