#013: How to Support Your Microbiome Naturally Your gut microbiome is a key foundation of your health — influencing digestion, energy, immunity, hormones, and even mood. In this episode, Jacqui breaks down how to support your microbiome naturally through food, lifestyle, and environment — without overcomplicating it. You’ll learn: 🌿 The everyday habits that nourish a balanced gut ecosystem 🥦 Why variety in your diet matters more than perfection 💧 How stress, sleep, and envir...

#012: From Reaction to Creation: How to Change Your Life Today In this episode, Jacqui shares how the NLP principle of Cause and Effect helps you move from feeling powerless to reclaiming your role as the creator of your life. You’ll learn how language reveals where you’re giving away your energy, how to shift from reaction to choice, and why responsibility equals freedom — not blame. Take a breath, tune in, and discover how to step back into the driver’s seat of your mind, health, and result...

#011: The 7 Pillars of Health for Energy, Digestion & a Fulfilling Life Feeling burned out, struggling with digestive issues, or just want more energy and balance in your life? It’s not just one thing—it’s the combination of your habits, environment, and mindset. In this episode, I break down the 7 pillars of health that form the foundation for a healthy, resilient, and fulfilling life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Nervous System & Rest – How stress and sleep affect your digestio...

#010: The Next Chapter: Simplifying Functional Medicine and Healing In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey with functional medicine — what drew me in, what frustrated me, and why I’m choosing to simplify. For years, I leaned on endless testing, complicated protocols, and supplement stacks. Functional medicine gave me answers, but it also left me (and many of my clients) feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and stuck. Today, I’m sharing where I’m at now: how I use functional ...

#009: HTMA: The Test That Shows You Where to Start Your blood work might look “normal,” but you still don’t feel your best. That’s where HTMA comes in. Think of it like a health check-up through your hair — a simple test that gives you a 90-day snapshot of your minerals, heavy metals, hormones, hidden stress and why your gut is still not healing. In this episode, I share my own results, the most common patterns I see in clients, and why HTMA is often the missing link — and the best firs...

🎧 #008: A Meditation: A Conscious Future Vision 🎧 This episode is for a moment when you can close your eyes, take a deep breath, and truly tune in. 🌿 Visualization and guided meditation are powerful tools that help shape our future—and today, we’re doing it together. Everything starts with a thought, a spark, an idea. In this episode, we plant seeds for a conscious, joyful future—where your talents, passions, and unique gifts come to fruition. Let’s come together in community, aligned with na...

#007: 10 Stories of How NLP Changed My Life In this episode, I start by explaining how the unconscious mind really works and why it’s often running the show behind the scenes. Then, I share 10 powerful ways NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) — a method that helps you reprogram subconscious patterns — has changed my life. From shifting beliefs and habits to transforming relationships, health, and business, you’ll hear my real life stories and examples of how this work creates lasting change. I...

#006: Can't Poop? Let's fix that. Imagine waking up and not even thinking about your bowel movement — it just happens, every single day. You've uncovered the root causes of your constipation and now know exactly how to keep things flowing. In this episode, we dive into why you're backed up and what to do about it. Constipation is one of the first signs the body needs support — if waste isn’t leaving, your body can’t fully heal. You’ll learn the side effects of being plugged up, the reasons wh...

#005: Are You Confused About What to Eat? Feeling bloated, foggy, or just overwhelmed with all the nutrition noise out there? In this episode, I break down exactly what a gut-supportive, nutrient-dense diet looks like—so you can stop second guessing and start nourishing with confidence. We’ll cover the 5 foundational nutrients your body actually needs and keep it simple and straight to the point so you can take it one step at a time. If you're ready to eat in a way that feels aligned, energiz...

#004: Mind & Microbes: The Gut-Brain Link Your digestion doesn’t start in your gut—it starts in your mind. From your earliest thought patterns to your current stress levels, your nervous system plays a huge role in whether your body feels safe enough to digest. In this episode, we explore the brain-to-gut connection—how the parasympathetic state, subconscious beliefs, and early life experiences shape your digestive function. Then we flip the script and look at how your gut talks back. We ...

#003: Leaky Gut Isn't the Problem - Here's What Is If you’ve been told you have “leaky gut” and you’re chasing down supplements or protocols to fix it… but still not getting relief — this episode is for you. In this episode, Jacqui breaks down: The digestive cascade from top to tail (and why missing the first step keeps you stuck)The real reason focusing only on the gut lining is a mistakeSymptoms of leaky gut and how to tell if it’s part of your pictureWhat specific testing Jacqui uses to id...

#002: Breaking down the misconceptions when you are healing your gut! The truth that no one talks about (that could change everything for you). Struggling with bloating, constipation, or stubborn digestive issues—despite doing “all the right things”? In this episode, Jacqui breaks down the 7 most common mistakes people make when trying to heal their gut—and what to do instead for lasting relief. You’ll learn: Why fasting might be working against youThe sneaky habit that’s weakening your stoma...

#001: Welcome to The Gut Health Jac Podcast Welcome to the INTRO of The Gut Health Jac Podcast! I’m Jacqui Edgerly — a functional nutritionist, clinical herbalist, NLP practitioner, and lover of all things wild, adventurous and natural. In this episode, I’m welcoming you into this podcast, an introspective journey through the terrain of your gut and the hidden corners of your mind. If you’ve ever struggled with constipation, bloating, irregular cycles, sensitive skin, or just feeling off — an...