GUT TALK with Jill & Jenna

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The Mind–Body Connection: Mental Health, Vulnerability & Navigating Alzheimer’s with Dr. Emily Matis Dec 31, 2025

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In today’s episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist and our close friend, Dr. Emily Matis, for an honest, deeply human conversation about mental health, Alzheimer's, the mind–body connection, and how emotional experiences can manifest physically.

Emily shares her personal journey navigating her father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, offering insight into grief, resilience, and what it’s like to witness cognitive decline in real time. She also discusses her evolving hypothesis around potential contributors to neurodegenerative disease beyond genetics alone.

Somehow we still managed to giggle in between getting raw and vulnerable, because isn't that what life's about?!

Together, we explore:

How stress, anxiety, and trauma show up in the body
The brain–gut connection and why mental health matters for physical healing
How Alzheimer's can impact far more than the person experiencing it
What vulnerability actually looks like in real life
How to support your mind–body connection intentionally
Therapists are human too

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Mom, Wife, Boss: The Balancing Act Behind the $200 Million Health Brand, Primal Kitchen with Co-Founder and President, Morgan Zanotti (REPLAY) Dec 24, 2025

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We are sharing a replay with you today as we are in the thick of the holiday season. Wishing you all the happiest of holidays. We love you! xoxo, Jill and Jenna

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Morgan, the Co-Founder and President of Primal Kitchen, as she shares the story behind the brand's beginning and its mission to revolutionize healthy eating. Morgan discusses how she and her co-founder met and their personal health journeys, including their experience with IBS, which fueled their passion for creating seed oil-free products.

We explore the benefits and challenges of building a seed oil-free company, from cost considerations to community feedback on making healthier choices. Morgan also offers invaluable insights on balancing the demands of being a CEO while maintaining family life and personal wellness.

With a focus on empowering women in their 20s and 30s, she shares her favorite tips for career pivots and growth, alongside a candid look at her own gut health journey. We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation about food, health, and the entrepreneurial spirit!

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Why Most Probiotics Don’t Work (And How to Actually Heal Your Gut) with Hannah Kleinfeld Dec 17, 2025

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If probiotics have ever left you confused, skeptical, or feeling like they did absolutely nothing, this episode is for you!!

We’re sitting down with Hannah Kleinfeld, co-founder and CEO of Omni-Biotic, to break down what actually matters when it comes to gut health, probiotics, and long-term wellness.

Hannah shares her personal health journey navigating Lyme disease, brain fog, immune issues, and gut dysfunction, and how discovering a science-backed probiotic approach in Europe completely changed her health…and eventually led her to bring Omni-Biotic to the U.S.

In this conversation, we cover:

- Why most store-bought probiotics miss the mark

- The biggest misconceptions about gut health and digestion

- Why “one-size-fits-all” probiotics can make symptoms worse

- How gut health impacts immunity, inflammation, hormones, and the nervous system

- How to choose the right probiotic for your body

- Simple daily habits that support long-term gut health and resilience

If you care about your gut, immunity, or long-term health, this episode is worth your time!!!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Episode Introduction

01:52 Visiting Austin

02:05 Building a Business With Family

04:25 Growing Up in Germany

07:52 Lyme Disease & Health Decline

12:03 Discovering Omni-Biotic

17:59 Personalized Probiotics Explained

22:04 Why Probiotic Quality Matters

24:06 What “Clinically Studied” Really Means

27:42 Powder vs Capsule Probiotics

47:07 Advice for Healing Your Gut

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Meet Our Best Friend: Finding Confidence, Weight Loss Transformations and College Stories Dec 10, 2025

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Today is a long-awaited episode because we finally brought on our best friend/third sister!!!!!!

Not only is this episode full of the funniest college stories, but it’s also one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had on the show. Nada shares her incredible 90-pound weight loss journey, how it changed her confidence, how she did it, the friendships that shaped her, and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way.

We also dive into:

- How our friendship formed in the most fated way (invisible strings moment!!)

- What it’s really like being best friends with sisters

- Navigating dating in college to your 20s & early 30s

- How your energy, friendships, and body image evolve as you grow

- Nada’s transformation into a full wellness queen

- Her best dentist-approved hygiene tips

This episode is equal parts emotional, hilarious, and inspiring - and we know you’re going to fall in love with Nada the same way we did!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Meet Our Best Friend (Finally!)

00:25 – How We All Met in College

01:00 – Why People Think We’re Sisters

02:53 – The Dorm Story That Started It All

04:39 – College Chaos: Parties, Showers & “Frogs”

07:11 – Our First Impressions of Nada

14:04 – College Body Image & Confidence Struggles

18:40 – Nada’s 90-Pound Weight Loss Journey Begins

27:02 – How Her Transformation Changed Her Life

31:23 – Body Dysmorphia, Confidence & Growing Up

38:54 – Why She Moved to Austin (And How We Tricked Her)

43:17 – Being Best Friends As a Trio (Sister Dynamics)

46:47 – Dating in Your Late 20s & The Universe Blocking What’s Wrong

51:32 – Nada’s Advice for Anyone Starting a Wellness Journey

55:09 – Dental Tips You’ve NEVER Heard Before

01:00:02 – Wrapping Up + Will She Become a Regular Guest?

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The Truth About Injectables: Botox, Filler & Facial Balancing with Adriana Culling Dec 03, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Austin’s sought-after esthetics expert Adriana Culling to demystify injectables, facial balancing, lip filler, skin treatments, and modern cosmetic trends.

Adriana opens up about her own esthetic journey, including bad outcomes that inspired her to create The Maeva Method - a more thoughtful, communicative, and balanced approach to injectables and skin health. She explains what truly separates good injectors from scary ones, how to tell whether Botox or filler is right for you, why migration isn’t always what people think, and what actually delivers lasting results.

We also dive into:

- Botox vs. filler — what’s the REAL difference?

- Facial balancing and why subtlety matters

- Lip filler culture and body dysmorphia

- Overrated treatments vs. what actually works

- BBL vs. microneedling — which should you get and when?

- Is Botox safe? Does it cross the blood-brain barrier?

- Aging in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond

Whether you’ve never touched injectables or you’re curious about upgrading your treatment plan, this episode is honest, educational, empowering, and will leave you knowing what to prioritize (and what to skip) for your face.

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30 Before 30, How to Enter Your Self-Care Era & Living Your Best Life with Stef Anderson Nov 27, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Stef Anderson to talk all things gut health, lifestyle, self-care, and content creation. Stef shares how her gut health journey inspired her to start posting on social media and how moving to San Francisco pushed her to rebuild her life from the ground up. She breaks down her favorite “busy girl” wellness habits, brain resets, self-care days, and the little rituals that help her romanticize her life. The girls dive into her 30 Before 30 list, the challenges she’s faced, and what’s to come. Stef wraps it all up with her best tips for making friends, building community, getting out of your comfort zone, and how to start creating content with confidence.

Here's what you can expect:

The story of how Stef’s gut health journey sparked her social media content creator career
How moving to San Francisco forced her to build community from scratch
Wellness habits, brain resets, and rituals keep her grounded
What's on her 30 Before 30 list
The benefits of romanticizing your life
Her ELITE robe collection
Her top tips for making friends, finding community, and starting content creation.

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A Holistic Approach to Mobility, Alignment & Preventative Health with Dr. Rebecca Hopkins Nov 20, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Hopkins (@dr.rebeccahopkins) to unpack what alignment really is, why your spine affects everything from headaches to hormones, and how tiny daily habits can change your entire body.

We cover these topics & more:

Overlooked signs your spine needs attention
Simple mobility work that instantly improves tension
Why walking is the #1 longevity tool
The emotional + physical impact of postpartum stress
Who should (and shouldn’t) see a chiropractor
Simple alignment habits you can do at home
Scoliosis tips (like Jenna!)
Hip pain support for 9–5 girlies (like Jill!)
Chiropractic care for kids
Her go-to preventative wellness practices

Dr. Rebecca wraps with how she prioritizes her own health, nervous system, and mental well-being while running a business and raising a family. A grounded, practical, info-packed episode — enjoy!

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The Truth About Building Muscle & Glute Growth for Women with Zach Goetz Nov 05, 2025

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This week, we sit down with Zach Gates (celebrity and professional athlete trainer, and owner of one of LA’s most exclusive gyms) to talk about what really works when it comes to training, building muscle, and longevity.

In this episode, we asked him what women are doing wrong in the gym, how to train smarter, what’s actually worth spending your time and money on, and of course Zach’s best booty building tips.

We also trained with Zach before recording (and our booties are still paying for it). He called out how to actually structure your workouts, shared his go-to splits, and gave us a no-BS look into how he approaches performance, health, and balance.

If your goal is to get stronger, move better, and finally understand what works — this one’s for you!

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Reverse Dieting, PCOS, and how to get abs the right way with Micaela Riley Oct 22, 2025

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We’re back for round 3 with our girl Micaela Riley (@bebalancedbymicaela) - and this might just be our favorite conversation yet.

Micaela shares her continued evolution in health, hormones, and mindset. From battling PCOS, burnout, and the “eat less, move more” mentality to rebuilding her metabolism, healing her gut, and building a strong, balanced body — this one’s packed with golden takeaways.

We also dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes of the wellness world: copycats on social media, staying authentic through algorithm chaos, and learning to live a little while still prioritizing your health.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 – Downtown Austin life & filming commercials

04:00 – Copycats and social media burnout

08:00 – Showing personality as a wellness creator

13:00 – Micaela’s transformation story

17:00 – Overexercising, under-eating & hormone chaos

24:00 – Reverse dieting & metabolism recovery

33:00 – PCOS, testing, and rebuilding your body

42:00 – The pro-metabolic diet myth

48:00 – Tracking macros & blood sugar awareness

53:00 – Abs, core training & real progress

58:00 – Finding balance & peace in the process

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How Stool Testing Can Transform Your Gut Health with Dr. Lahnor Powell Oct 16, 2025

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Okay, let’s be real — no one wants to talk about poop… but your stool can actually tell you everything about your gut, hormones, and even your energy levels.

In this episode of Gut Talk, Jenna & Jill chat with Dr. Lahnor Powell from Genova Diagnostics, the team behind one of the most advanced gut health tests out there.

They dive into the world of stool testing — what it actually shows, how to read your results, and why it might be the missing piece in your health puzzle.

Here’s what we cover:

- What stool testing really measures (and why it’s not that gross, promise)

- Our real stool test results 😳

- The difference between traditional vs. naturopathic medicine

- Why your gut health depends on sleep, stress, and what’s on your plate

- How variety (yes, even in your veggies) can change everything

- The myths about gut health we all believed

Whether you’re constantly bloated, dealing with mystery gut issues, or just curious what your microbiome’s been up to — this episode will make you rethink your gut from the inside out.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Why stool testing is the ultimate health hack

04:00 Meet Dr. Lahnor Powell

13:00 Jill’s test results (and what they mean)

25:00 Why diet variety actually matters

34:00 The stress + sleep connection

42:00 How to improve your gut without testing

53:00 How to order your own test

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