How to Improve Your Gut Microbiome
Show summary:
Nutritionist Hannah Braye from Invivo Healthcare joins us to unpack the powerful role gut health plays in overall wellbeing. From digestion and hormones to mood and immunity, she explains how the microbiome impacts multiple body systems. We cover the gut-brain connection, signs of imbalance and how stool testing can offer valuable insights. Hannah also shares practical tips on gut-friendly foods, key nutrients for the microbiome and the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics. Whether you’re struggling with gut issues or simply want to optimise your health, this episode is packed with tips you can start using right away.
What you’ll learn:
- How the gut influences the immune system, nervous system and hormones.
- Common signs your microbiome may be out of balance.
- Key dietary and lifestyle factors that support (or harm) gut health.
- The lowdown on stool testing – how it works and what it can reveal about your microbiome.
- Why histamine causes issues for some people and how it’s connected to gut health.
- The best diet and lifestyle habits for improving gut health.
- Essential nutrients that support a balanced microbiome.
- The difference between probiotics and prebiotics – and how to include them in your diet.
- Simple, actionable steps to start improving your gut health.
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Guest Bio:
Hannah is the Clinical Director for Invivo Healthcare, a B Corp human microbiome company offering microbiome testing, supplements and education. She has a master’s degree (MSc) in personalised nutrition and is a registered nutritionist. Hannah specialises in the gut microbiome and its effects on human health. She previously ran her own nutrition practice specialising in gut health and before joining Invivo, was the Head of Technical Advice at Bio-Kult, a leading probiotic manufacturer.
Resources:
Invivo Healthcare
Naturopathic Nutrition Diploma
Gut-Brain Connection Short Course
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