Love & Guts

#313 You've been told to take probiotics. But nobody told you how — or whether what you're taking is actually doing anything. Probiotics are one of the most talked-about tools in gut health, and one of the most misused. In this solo episode, Lynda busts 7 of the most common probiotic myths she sees in clinic and online — and by the end, you'll understand probiotics at a level most people never do. You'll discover: Why probiotics don't permanently colonise your gut — and what that means for how you take them - Why "a probiotic is a probiotic" is one of the most misleading claims in the supplement industry - Why more strains in a bottle doesn't mean more effective - Why you should absolutely take probiotics during antibiotic treatment — and what the research actually shows - Why taking probiotics on an empty stomach is outdated advice - Why kefir and kombucha won't reliably restore your gut after antibiotics — and what will - Why probiotics are not the automatic answer to every gut condition If you've been

#312 Shame around our bodies — including gut symptoms like bloating and constipation — can quietly erode desire, intimacy, and our relationship with ourselves. In this episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Levy, Somatic Sexologist, Sex Educator and Relationship Counsellor, to explore the hidden link between gut health, body shame and sexual desire. We discuss how nervous system dysregulation impacts both digestion and desire, what somatic sexology actually is, and simple practices you can start today to rebuild body awareness and reconnect with pleasure. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body or struggled with intimacy because of how you feel in your skin — this one is for you.   CONNECT WITH REBECCA LEVY Website: www.rebeccalevy.com.au  Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalevy_somaticsexologist/   WORK WITH LYNDA Book a 1:1 Consultation: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/book-an... Shop BetterMe Tea (Digestive Support): https://www.lyndagriparic.com/shop/ Website: https://lyndagriparic.com

#311 If you've been drinking the water, eating the fibre, taking the  magnesium and prebiotics — and you're still constipated — this episode is for you. Chronic constipation is rarely just a lifestyle problem. In most cases, there is a deeper, physiological root cause that hasn't been properly investigated. In this solo episode, Lynda walks you through five of the most commonly missed drivers of chronic constipation, what the research says, and why getting the right investigation changes everything. You'll discover: - Why do methane-producing gut organisms (IMO) physically slow down your bowel movement — and why fibre and resistant starch can make it worse - Dyssynergic defecation — when your pelvic floor tightens instead of releasing - Secondary medical causes that are frequently overlooked, including thyroid dysfunction and medications - What advanced microbiome testing reveals that standard tests simply miss - How chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and trauma keep you stuck - Why chronic constip

#310 Udo Erasmus, the legendary "oil guy" and author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, sets the record straight on the seed oil controversy. After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, Udo dedicated his life to understanding fats and oils—and what he discovered will change how you think about omega-6. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why industrial processing—not omega-6 itself—is destroying your health ✅ The shocking truth: 60 quintillion damaged molecules in ONE tablespoon of processed oil ✅ How to distinguish between healthy whole-food omega-6 (like walnuts) vs toxic processed oils ✅ What the 2024 colon cancer study REALLY shows about seed oils ✅ Why olive oil and sunflower oil aren't created equal ✅ The optimal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio your body actually needs ✅ How pesticides, plastic bottles, and heat destroy even "healthy" oils #SeedOils #Omega6 #UdoErasmus #GutHealth #DigestiveHealth #HealthyFats #OmegaFattyAcids #ProcessedFoods #NaturalHealth ——————————————————— ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction

The hidden link between light exposure and gut health revealed! In this episode, I explore the fascinating connection between circadian rhythms, light exposure, and digestive health with regenerative health expert Dr. Max Gulhane. Unfortunately, we experienced a technical issue during recording, so I'll be walking through the first half of our conversation from my prepared notes before we dive into the recorded interview with Max. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why light exposure is more than just vitamin D for gut health ✅ The gut microbiome's circadian rhythm and how 15-20% of bacteria fluctuate in a 24-hour cycle ✅ How light signals affect your gut barrier, permeability, and immune function ✅ The SCFA-circadian feedback loop and why it matters for healing ✅ Why midnight phone scrolling disrupts your gut (and what happens when you do) ✅ The role of melatonin produced in your gut (not your brain) ✅ How to optimize light exposure for gut health—safely for Australian conditions ✅ Why fixing circadian disr

#307 Raul Pastrana is a degree-qualified naturopath specializing in fertility and reproductive health, with a particular focus on male fertility—an area that's often overlooked in the fertility conversation. He works closely with individuals and couples through preconception care, IVF preparation, and natural conception, creating tailored treatment plans based on semen analysis, blood pathology, and each person's unique circumstances. Raul is the author of The Male Factor: Fertility is a Shared Responsibility, where he explores how men can actively influence fertility outcomes and provides practical strategies to improve sperm health. Drawing on his background as both a naturopath and personal trainer, Raul has a gift for translating complex health information into actionable changes that people can actually integrate into their daily lives. He is passionate about shifting the narrative around fertility from being solely a "women's issue" to recognising it as a shared responsibility that requires equal inves

#306 Guy and I sit down (while the kids are upstairs!) on his podcast "Let It In with Guy Lawrence" to reflect on our 2025—the messy, the profound, and everything in between. We talk about: How we navigate showing up for clients when we're facing our own challenges—Guy facilitating consciousness retreats during intense spiritual experiences, me supporting gut health clients while dealing with rosacea The reality of being practitioners who are also deeply human What it actually looks like to integrate spiritual experiences while parenting two young kids How we support each other through the unfolding (and when we can't fully relate) The balance between doing all the things and actually letting go What we're welcoming into 2026 A real conversation about the paradox of holding space for others while navigating our own transformations. No polish, just honest. WORK WITH ME: Book a 1:1 Consultation: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/book-an-appointment/ Shop BetterMe Tea: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/shop/ Website

#305 Stuck on a restrictive diet and scared to eat more foods? This conversation will change everything. Erin Harner and I discuss how to rebuild microbiome resilience, overcome food fear, and safely transition from elimination diets to diverse, gut-friendly eating. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why restrictive diets can weaken your microbiome (and how to reverse it) - The truth about fiber diversity for sensitive guts - Practical strategies to overcome food fear and intolerances - How polyphenols support gut healing without triggering symptoms - The Gut Balance Method for transitioning to food diversity FEATURED GUEST: Erin Harner Erin Harner is an integrative registered dietician, functional nutritionist, and health coach with over 15 years of experience and a background in biomedical engineering. She specializes in using food as medicine to restore microbiome balance and help clients transition from restrictive eating patterns to diverse, gut-friendly nutrition. Erin's website: https://www.erinharner

#304 Join us for an enlightening conversation on the Love and Guts Podcast with Dr. Sharon Erdrich as we delve into the intricate link between fibromyalgia and gut health. Dr. Sharon, a nurse, naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist, discusses her extensive research involving the digestive functions and microbiome of women living with fibromyalgia. Discover why diet, oral health, and gut microbiome alterations are pivotal in understanding and managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Learn practical insights for health practitioners on integrating digestive investigations into fibromyalgia workups and the potential of dietary and lifestyle changes in alleviating chronic pain. Whether you're a practitioner or someone eager to explore health connections, this episode is packed with valuable content you don't want to miss!   Host: Lynda Griparic: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lynda_gripa...   Guest: Dr. Sharon Erdrich: https://www.instagram.com/lynda_gripa...

#303 Acne isn’t supposed to exist — at least, not in humans. So why is it so common today? In this episode, I sit down with dermatology expert Dr. Julie Greenberg to uncover the real reason behind acne and the surprising gut–skin connection most people have never heard about. We dive into how your gut microbiome, diet, and even bacteria like H. pylori can impact your skin — and what you can do to finally restore balance from the inside out. Let’s get into it  Today I’m joined once again by Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND, a naturopathic doctor who has dedicated her career to researching and educating on the natural treatment of chronic skin disease. She’s deeply passionate about the role of evidence-based, natural therapies in skin health, and she believes many of the chronic conditions we face today can be improved—or even healed—through a root-cause approach. Julie’s journey into naturopathic medicine began with her own health challenges. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism while thriving in a suc

#302 Welcome back to Love and Guts! In this episode, Dan Sipple returns for a deep dive into the intertwined worlds of gut health and hormonal balance. Dan, a naturopath, nutritionist, and herbalist, brings over his expertise to discuss the impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and andropause on gut motility, permeability, and microbial diversity. This conversation highlights the importance of cortisol, microbial composition, neurotransmitter modulation, and lifestyle interventions like diet and strength training. Dan also touches on innovative therapies such as bio-identical hormones, peptides, and the essential role of bile acids. Don't miss this extensive and insightful discussion that’s packed with valuable tips for managing midlife hormonal shifts and gut health.   Connect: Guest: https://thefunctionalnaturopath.com/about Host: lynda_griparic_naturopath  

#301 Dr Brad Leech is a PhD Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist, renowned for his expertise in addressing chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has contributed significantly to academia, shaping curricula at universities and delving into research areas such as intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management, and the therapeutic potential of food-based probiotics. Brad is currently an Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, where he continues to advance natural health sciences. In addition to patient care, Brad is passionate about empowering practitioners with the knowledge to enhance their clinical practice. Over the years, he has mentored thousands of practitioners, providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of gut health and autoimmunity. He offers two pro

#300 Today’s guest is Dr. Andrea McBeth, a trailblazer in the world of microbiome therapeutics and the founder and CEO of Thaena — a company pioneering human-derived postbiotic solutions to support gut and whole-body health. Andrea holds a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry with a focus on molecular biology from the University of San Diego, and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine. Her early clinical work focused on functional GI disorders and autoimmunity, and she went on to launch one of the first stool banks for fecal microbiota transplantation to treat Clostridioides difficile infections. She’s served as President of GastroANP and as adjunct faculty at NUNM, where she developed and taught graduate courses on the microbiome’s role in nutrition. Passionate about bridging science and real-world healing, Andrea invented ThaenaBiotic, the first human-derived postbiotic supplement — and now leads the charge at Thaena to bring safe, scalable microbiome-based trea

#299 Dr. Eric Osansky is a functional medicine practitioner with over 15 years of experience in chiropractic care, nutrition, and natural approaches to thyroid health. After overcoming Graves’ disease and achieving remission in 2009, he committed his career to helping others heal from thyroid and autoimmune conditions through holistic, evidence-based strategies. He is the author of Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease, Hashimoto’s Triggers, and The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet. As host of the Save My Thyroid podcast, Dr. Osansky shares practical tools and expert insights to guide listeners on their healing journey. Dr. Osansky holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and is board-certified as a Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). He is also trained in herbal therapy and stays current in the field through ongoing education, conferences, and advanced coursework. In this episode, we cover:   What inspired Dr. Eric’s focus o

298 Dr Jason Hawrelak is a research scientist, educator, naturopath and Western herbalist with more than 18 years of clinical experience. Jason practices at Goulds Natural Medicine, a 136-year-old natural medicine apothecary and clinic located in central Hobart. He did his Honours and PhD degrees examining the causes of dysbiosis and the capacity of probiotics, prebiotics and herbal medicines to modify the gut microbiome and has written extensively in the medical literature on these topics – including 16 textbook chapters. He is on the Medical Nutrition Council of the American Society for Nutrition and was recently awarded a Fellowship from the American College of Nutrition for his significant contributions to the teaching and practice of nutrition in Australia and North America. Jason is also a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia. He is Chief Research Officer at ProbioticAdvisor.com, which offers a searchable database that enables easy, evidence-based prescribing of probiotic pr

# 297 Chantel Yates is a qualified naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist based in Lutruwita, Tasmania. She is passionate about her family, nature, the ocean and all things health and healing. Chantel is a GIT expert and likes to support patients to recover and maintain health, wellness and vitality by restoring and optimising gut and microbiome function. In this episode, we cover; All things restrictive diets. The common restricted diets seen in clinic Consequences of long-term food restriction What diet if any does Chantel recommend to clients How Chantel helps patients who get severe food reactions recover and eat normally again And so much more   Show notes Website   SIBO and Microbiome Mentoring for Practitioners

#296 Tara has nearly 3 decades of clinical experience working as a Naturopath, Nutritionist and herbalist working with patients in all areas of thyroid health, such as hypo and hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers, thyroid autoimmune conditions and supporting patients post-thyroidectomy.  Tara works with patients face-to-face and online globally, drawing from her hundreds of thyroid patients and also her own and one of her 3 children’s diagnosis of Hashimoto’s. Tara regularly mentors other health practitioners with their complex thyroid cases runs 2 thyroid practitioner training programs to educate and support practitioners in all areas of thyroid health, and offers a membership mentoring platform and group for ongoing practitioner support. Tara is a regular guest speaker on health and wellbeing podcasts, and professional organisations and companies.   In this episode, we cover: The link between the thyroid and gut, liver and gallbladder The link between thyroid disease and Lipid disorders Th

#295 Rhiannon is a highly experienced, degree qualified naturopath and nutritionist, and practitioner educator. Specialising in all hormonal health issues including perimenopause, endometriosis, PCOS, PMS & PMDD, male & female infertility, IVF support, pregnancy care and postpartum & paediatric healthcare, Rhiannon and her team at RH: Reproductive Health expertly support couples and individuals in their efforts to navigate their specific circumstances. RH:Reproductive health is committed to the successful integration of natural and conventional medicine, and believe ideal outcomes are achieved for patients when all their health care providers are working together.  Rhiannon and her team regularly working alongside Melbourne’s top fertility doctors, obstetricians and gynaecologists to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. As testament to this, Rhiannon is routinely invited to present on the topic of collaborative patient care to medical professionals and naturopaths alike. After nearly twen

#294 Alyssa Tait is a naturopath and physiotherapist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Her private practice focuses on persistent abdominal and pelvic pain and gut and bowel dysfunction.  Alyssa has a special interest in the gut and urogenital microbiomes and disorders of gut-brain interaction. She has spent 20 years in private practice solving complex clinical puzzles through a combined naturopathy and physiotherapy lens. She enjoys helping her naturopathic colleagues’ clients using physiotherapy, and her physiotherapy colleagues’ clients using naturopathy!  The application of evidence-based medicine is a long-held interest, which has led to her helping develop clinical practice guidelines on incontinence management and research-based recommendations for the gut microbiome. Alyssa is committed to bridging the gap between orthodox medicine and naturopathic medicine, having spent her career with one foot in each camp. In this episode we cover What is the difference between prebiotics

#293 Dr. Leah Hechtman, PhD, is a renowned naturopathic clinician specializing in fertility, pregnancy, and comprehensive reproductive health. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is an engaged researcher, a published author, and a dedicated educator. Her extensive qualifications include advanced training in multiple disciplines. She is a revered university lecturer, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a regular voice in the media. Committed to a collaborative approach, Dr. Hechtman works closely with each patient’s healthcare team, often involving general practitioners, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. She aims to inter-professionally bridge the gaps between different disciplines and theories, fostering a holistic and collaborative outcome in both clinical practice and research. Fuelled by her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and her passion for the intersection of science and spirituality, Dr. Hechtman continuously seeks to deepen her understanding of medicine.  This quest for knowled