The Gut Goddess Show with Kezia Hall

Ep 38: How she did it....lost LOADS of weight!

 

I thought I would kick off a mini-series asking 'how she did it'.

 

And this week we are talking about WEIGHT LOSS. How did this week's awesome guest drop a ton of weight (we don't actually know how much as she never weighed herself but see the pictures below) without even focusing that much on it? Without daily weigh-ins, scales, counting calories or feeling crap? 

Click above to listen and get inspired!!!

 

(To find out more about our awesome guest *cough* my sister you can check her out over on Instagram as she also works for me in my business as a virtual assistant but basically does all sorts of tasks that keep me and my business running!)

 

Before & After

Beautiful but feeling BLAH ... to Jess Now

 

 

 

Resources Mentioned

• Listen to my views on BMI and the REAL metrics you should listen to  LISTEN HERE
• Do the Gut Goddess Quiz HERE
• The four reasons you're not losing weight HERE
• Leave a review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes HERE

 

Ep 37: Q&A - Dealing with fatigue, coming off the pill and trauma!

A few weeks ago I asked you lovely people on Instagram (follow me here) the questions you had, and boy, you guys have some good Q's!!

So this week I am going to do some quick-fire questions on coming off the pill, fatigue in pregnancy, hypothyroidism and more.

Click the link above to listen and here to subscribe to the podcast.

 

Resources Mentioned

• Complete the Gut Goddess Quiz here
• This is the prenatal supplement I have used at different points throughout my pregnancy 
• Meditation apps: Headspace and Calm, 
• Listen to Ep 27 about the importance of preconception care here
• Read about the basics of detoxification here
• 'Everyday' Detox tips - read them here
• Read more about my pregnancy journey here

Ep 36: Mindfulness & Overcoming Restrictive Eating with Jenna Sinclair

Today we have the special privilege of having one fabulous woman join us on the virtual Gut Goddess sofa - Jenna Sinclair.

 

She is a food blogger and lover of all things FAT over at rawrhubarb.co.uk, Jamie Oliver Food Ambassador and a Positive Existential Life Coach over at livingintentionally.co.uk (oh and she is also doing her MSc in psychology to boot!)

And in this episode, we talked about

• how she shifted from severely restricting calories, binging and making herself sick, to now being in the best shape of her life
• how mindfulness and meditation  has played a big role in her health
• the power of the mind to transform our reality
• the placebo effect and why we both love it
• and so much more...

If you have ever been tempted to restrict your calories and eat only Ryvita then make sure you listen using the app above

 

 

Resources mentioned

• A sample of Jenna's 'Jamie Oliver Twist' Recipe - HERE
• Headspace app for meditation
• Cereal Killer documentary
• Take the Gut Goddess Quiz HERE
• Sam Harris's video link about mediation being preparation for the worst day of your life  - HERE
• Read more about why fats are so good for you HEREhttps://supernaturallyhealthy.org/quiz/

Ep 35: My Daily Health Habits & Routines That Make a BIG Difference

 

There are a couple of things that I do every day that make a BIG difference to my energy, well being and sense of JOY. They are all pretty simple, not particularly time-consuming but I really notice the difference and decline when I get out of the habit.

 

So this week on the podcast I am sharing with you my morning routines (pre-baby of course!!), how I sleep, what I make sure I eat and a few other secret weapons that help my body to be strong and resilient. All of them are actionable and easy for you to implement so I highly recommend taking on board ONE THING to help you feel your best.

 

So click above to listen and make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave a review over iTunes! 

 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• This is the earthing sheet I use on my bed each night earthing sheet 
• Do the Gut Goddess Quiz HERE
• Learn more about the Fat burning four foods HERE

 

Ep 34: Why your 'normal' thyroid test results might be WRONG...

 

This is something I see A LOT in women. They feel crap. Exhausted, depressed, cold and just not quite right. They get some blood test done at the Dr's and it all comes back 'normal'. They think it is maybe in their heads, or they get told it is because they're getting older, have kids or are actually depressed.

But for so many women it can be that their third is not working optimally and the test most commonly done does not provide a thorough picture of thyroid function at all.

So in this episode, I equip you to be your own thyroid NINJA! So that you or friends or family members of your don't have to suffer the average 8-9 years of suffering before they get the diagnosis they need (!!!!).

 

Resources mentioned

• Read more about the Thyroid HERE
• A simple home 'test' that can help you check in with your thyroid function HERE
• Buy the Happy Hormones Bundle HERE  use coupon code: tired to get 75% off
• Subscribe on Itunes and leave a review HERE

 

Ep 33: Your Adrenal Fatigue Recovery Plan

 

Adrenal fatigue tends to be a term people in the 'health space' have heard about. It is often the reason many women are tired but wired, gaining belly fat and feeling low.

 

So this week on the podcast I talk about how to recover. The ROADMAP to getting your adrenals and the HPA axis back on track so that you can regain your ENERGY!!

 

And it is all part of Happy Hormones Septemeber where I am focusing on equipping and educating you how to have happy, balance hormones so you can feel good and actually have the energy to spare....isn't that a nice thought??!

 

 

 Need a clear plan of action to get your hormones on track? A comprehensive guide on nutrition, lifestyle and supplement changes?

Until 26th Sept you can get 75% off my 5+ hour workshop series all about how to balance your adrenals, sex hormones, and thyroid. It includes concise teachings, supplement guides, meal plans and so much more.

Use the coupon code: tired at checkout save 75%!

 

Resources mentioned

• Find out more about your adrenal over in Ep 17 HERE
• Pick up some blue light filter glasses HERE
• Buy the Happy Hormones Bundle HERE  use coupon code: tired to get 75% off
• Subscribe on Itunes and leave a review HERE

 

Ep 32: Balancing Your Hormones - The Four Essential Foundations

 

What do you do when you suspect your hormones are OFF? Leap head first into weird and wonderful supplements or 'magic wands' that offer the promise of instant fixes?

 

No. Whilst those things can really help, there are some BASICS that need to be covered whether you want to heal your adrenals, thyroid or menstrual cycle and THAT is what this show is all about!

 

 Need a clear plan of action to get your hormones on track? A comprehensive guide on nutrition, lifestyle and supplement changes?

 

Until 26th Sept you can get 75% off my 5+ hour workshop series all about how to balance your adrenals, sex hormones, and thyroid. It includes concise teachings, supplement guides, meal plans and so much more.

Use the coupon code: tired at checkout save 75%! GET IT HERE

 

 

Resources mentioned

• The Green Smoothie Challenge HERE
• Recipes full of the fab fat burning four HERE
• Six Everyday Detox Tips to help your liver  HERE

Ep 31: My Essential Guide to Being Pregnant! The 5 things to focus on...

 

When you are pregnant you can very quickly become bombarded with lots of this you SHOULD or shouldn't do. So in this week episode and boil it down to the 5 areas that I have focused on in my own recent pregnancy:

• Planning the '5th Trimester' (find out what I mean by that in the show  and postpartum period 
• Nutrition - the 3 foods to focus on eating and being kind to yourself
• Calming the nervous system - learning how to 'flick the switch'
• Assembling your holistic healthcare team - the therapies I've used to keep me healthy/sane during pregnancy
• Essential supplements

I also talk about how I have found pregnancy a challenging experience and why I have been happy to be utterly SELFISH during this time!

 

Resources 

• Listen to Ep 27 about the importance of preconception care here
• This is the prenatal I have used at different points throughout my pregnancy 
• This is the probiotic I take BUT ideally, you want to focus on fermented foods like this
• Get the recipe on how to make your own ghee here
• Read the 5 myths around saturated fat here
• Meditation apps: Headspace, Calm, Live from Rest (a Christian based one)

 

The ONLY books I read during pregnancy...

• The Fourth Trimester - all about the postpartum recovery time
• Natural mama's guide to pregnancy - a week by week guide that it helpful and fun to have
• The Nourishing Traditions of Baby & Child Care - very helpful and VERY alternative but all back with research (just be aware it can sometimes be written in a slightly fear mongering way but I have still loved it and will continue to use it through my babies early years)
• Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth - this is me getting prepared for my postpartum period!!

 

 

Ep 30: Supplementation & The 4 Biggest Mistakes I Want You To Avoid....

Do you need supplements?  Do they make expensive pee? Are they just a waste of money and marketing ploy? These are all GREAT questions and this week on the podcast I am sharing the biggest mistakes and approaches people have to supplementation so YOU can avoid them.

 

In this podcast I cover:

• who doesn't need supplementation
• the exposure we have to toxins
• what most people do when it comes to supplements that not help.
• what supplementation is actually for
• how I approach it with my clients
• when to take them and how long to take them for
• and why you need to be careful about drug/nutrient interactions

 

So if you've been confused about supplementation, have a drawer full of half used supplements OR are super skeptical about them then this is an episode for you. And if you have any questions then leave a comment below or head over to Instagram and message me there.

 

 

 

And while you listen why not leave a REVIEW! Just head to iTunes (then choose 'view in Itunes' option) and click ratings and review, then 'write a review' and give me your feedback. I read every single review and might even mention you on the show!

 

 

Resources Mentioned

• Ep 26: Foundation to Preconception Care - listen here
• The general supplements I tend to recommend (and other supplies) - look HERE (but again listen to the show to avoid the common mistakes!)
• The Gut Goddess Quiz - take it here

 

Ep 29: Should you pay attention to your BMI & weight?

 

I would guess that you've sat in a Dr's office and had a come across one of those lovely height-weight charts that tells you whether you're at a normal weight, underweight or very obese. Nice.

 

And then there is BMI, hip to waist ratio, weight, dress sizes and many more other ways to you can attach a number to your health.

 

But should you pay attention to your weight, your BMI or whatever? Does it matter? Is it the best indicator of your health? That is what we are talking about on this week's podcast. 

 

 

Resources Mentioned

• What are the metrics that matter (Part 1) - listen HERE
• How to measure you hip-waist ratio - HERE