GUT TALK with Jill & Jenna

Latest Episodes:

The Weekend We DIDN'T Treat Our Bodies Like a Temple (ACL RECAP) Oct 09, 2025

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Welcome back to Gut Talk!

We’re recapping our ACL weekend—what we loved, how we treated ourselves, and how we let loose. Honest reflections, fun moments, and a reminder that it’s okay to enjoy yourself while staying mindful.

75 Hotter, Weight Loss Meds & How to Thrive in your 30s with Jade Brandt Oct 01, 2025

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Today we’re joined by Jade Brandt (@itsmejadeb) to talk about rebuilding life after heartbreak, dating in your 30s, and finding balance in a health + wellness world full of extremes.

Jade opens up about going viral on TikTok, creating the 75 Hotter Challenge, and why she’s honest about using weight loss meds in a space that loves to gatekeep. Plus: Big Ass Breakfast Salads, calling out the fear-mongering “crunchy” wellness crowd, and of course… Bravo gossip.

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Time Stamps

00:00 Sister dynamics & growing up together

03:28 Moving, breakups & starting over after divorce

07:00 Dating in your 30s: confidence, heartbreak & situationships

18:27 Finding joy in the journey vs. rushing to “find the one”

27:14 Health talk: GLP-1 meds, weight loss & honesty online

36:18 Calling out the fear-mongering “crunchy” wellness world

41:05 Birth control, risk vs. choice & why informed decisions matter

47:15 75 Hotter Challenge: creating a routine that feels good

51:07 Big Ass Breakfast Salads (BABS) & gut health habits

53:58 Going viral on TikTok & celebrity shoutouts (Madison LeCroy!)

55:01 Reality TV deep dive: Bravo, Housewives & pop culture hot takes

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Are Health Influencers Always Sick? A Real Talk on Wellness & Self-Advocacy Sep 17, 2025

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This week on Gut Talk, we’re opening up about the highs and lows of health, wellness, and everything in between. Jill shares her recent experience of leaving a gynecologist who never listened and finally finding one who did — a reminder that advocating for yourself in the doctor’s office is everything. We also dive into a TikTok questioning why wellness influencers always seem to be “fixing” something, and share our unfiltered thoughts on the nuance of living in a sick society while trying to feel our best. And because life is about balance, we wrap it all up with Jenna’s skin updates, reflections, and a passionate Dancing with the Stars recap.

What we cover:

Jill’s experience switching gynecologists & finally being heard
Advocating for yourself in the medical system
Vaginal health taboos & approaches
Are wellness influencers always “fixing” something?
How to filter health content without overwhelm
Jenna’s take on skin struggles & nervous system health
Dancing with the Stars recap (yes, it’s serious business)
What’s next in the new era of Gut Talk

10 Wellness Trends That Actually Work Sep 11, 2025

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Welcome back to Gut Talk! In today’s episode, we’re bringing you along for a cozy, sit-down chat straight from home. From fantasy football antics and HYROX training to no-sugar September, we catch you up on all the little life updates we’re navigating right now—skin struggles, SIBO, and how we’re supporting our bodies through it all.

Then, we dive into our main topic: the wellness practices we swear by—the ones that may seem trendy, but have stood the test of time for us. Think protein powders, creatine, morning and nighttime routines, mouth taping, castor oil packs, and more. We break down what’s actually worth trying, how we use them, and the difference they’ve made in our health.

This episode is equal parts girl talk, health chat, and practical inspo for your own routines. So whether you’re here for gut health tips, lifestyle updates, or just hanging out with us sisters, you’ll leave with plenty to take into your week.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Our new “at-home” podcast vibe (a fail!) & fantasy football chaos
Jill’s upcoming HIROX competition + training updates
Jenna’s decision to go sugar-free for skin + liver support
Gut health updates: SIBO, stool testing, and real-life digestion struggles
Don’t knock it till you try it: the wellness habits we truly love
Protein powders & creatine for women
Morning & nighttime routines that actually stick
Mouth taping & better sleep
Lymphatic drainage, dry brushing & castor oil packs
Strength training + eating for your metabolism

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The Rise and Fall of Health Trends: What We Tried, Loved, and Ditched Sep 04, 2025

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Welcome back to Gut Talk! If you’re new here - we’re so glad you’re here.

In this episode of Gut Talk, we laugh (and cringe) our way through the biggest health fads of the 2000s, Instagram era, and TikTok takeover + what actually stuck.

Today we chat through:

- Jill’s big health update: finally getting answers with a SIBO diagnosis

- Brooks Nader’s Ozempic reveal on Love Thy Nader and what it says about fashion + body image

- Why The Biggest Loser could never exist today

- Health trends through the eras: from Weight Watchers to sea moss smoothies 🥤

- What’s worth keeping vs. what belongs in the “trend graveyard”

If you’ve ever fallen for a fad (hi, us too), this one’s for you!

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**Health, Hustle & Hot Girl Energy: Redefining What Wellness Really Means** Aug 28, 2025
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Welcome back to Gut Talk! If you're new here - hi, we’re so happy to have you.

In this episode, we’re back on the couch (literally!) recording together in person, catching up on life lately, what’s been on our minds, and the shifts we’re making both personally and with the pod. From corporate life and side hustles to confidence, dating, and vlogging, this episode feels like chatting with your girlfriends about everything that really matters.

We open up about the pressure women feel to put themselves in a box - to either be “serious” and respected or fun and carefree + why we’re refusing to choose just one.

We also dive into how building confidence changes everything: relationships, career, and how you see yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling multiple identities (career woman, health girlie, fun friend, confident dater) this one’s for you.

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A New Era of GUT TALK Aug 20, 2025

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We’re not the same girls who started GUT TALK back in 2021. Over the past few years, we’ve grown, healed, and evolved — and now it’s time for the podcast to do the same. In this episode, we open up about moving in a new direction and what this exciting new era means for us and for you.

Yes, you can still expect all things gut, hormone, fitness and nervous system health — but you’ll also hear more fun girlie talk, deeper conversations, and a behind-the-scenes look into our real lives. Think of it as health + healing meets everyday lifestyle, sister chats, and the stuff we’d tell you if we were hanging out in person.

We’re so excited for this next chapter, and we want you to be excited too. Thank you for being here with us from the beginning (or for joining us right now). Either way, buckle up — because this new journey is just getting started.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

Why we’re moving in a new direction
How we’ve changed since starting the podcast in 2021
What you can expect from the new era of GUT TALK
A mix of gut/hormone/nervous system health + fun, real-life conversations
A more personal look into our lives beyond health

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Balancing Hormones in the Modern World: How Technology, Chemicals, Food and Light Are Affecting You with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker (REPLAY) Aug 06, 2025

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REPLAY FROM 11/13: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker and dive into the often overlooked connections between hormones, insulin, and environmental factors like lighting and food. We discuss how everyday habits—like staring at screens, exposure to blue and artificial light, even the chemicals we use in our daily routines—and how they are silently contributing to chronic stress and hormone issues. Dr. Stacy shares simple lifestyle changes—such as getting sunlight early in the day, wearing yellow glasses, or using incandescent bulbs—and how these habits can drastically help reset your body's internal clock and support healthy hormone levels. We also discuss the increasing diagnosis of breast cancer and how we can adjust certain lifestyle habits to reduce our risk of certain types of breast cancer.

Episode Topics:

Why balancing insulin and hormones is critical for your health
The shocking effects of blue and artificial light on your cortisol levels
Simple, effective tips for protecting your hormones from environmental stressors
How food, light, and chemicals interact with your body in ways you may not expect
Daily practices to improve hormonal balancing
Breast cancer awareness: How to address hormonal imbalances to avoid cancer diagnosis
How we can be empowered when it comes to understanding how to prevent certain cancers, like breast cancer
much much more!

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Heal Your Gut for Good: Addressing the gut/nervous system connection, how to fix constipation, and why most women aren't eating enough with Meg Gerber, Functional Dietician (REPLAY) Jul 23, 2025

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While we work on bringing you bigger and better content, we are sharing one of our all time favorites after 120 episodes!

We are introducing Meg Gerber. She's a Functional Gut Health Dietician, Breathwork Teacher and Co-Founder of Jüj Bitters. She is a powerhouse in the functional gut health space and has 10 years of wisdom. She gives the Gut Talk fam so much information on how to start cultivating digestive HEALTH, what practices to be doing, how we should be eating and so much more. She explains everything so well and breaks these topics down in a digestible way!

Topics in this episode:

Why so many women deal with constipation and how to improve it
Bloating, why it’s so prevalent today and her favorite tips to decrease it
What type of testing to do if you deal with gut issues
Meg's favorite B's: bitters and breathwork
How to support your body on birth control
Whether or not you should be consuming raw veggies
How the nervous system impacts your digestion
How to know what’s right for you in the health space
So many other tips and tools

About our guest:

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How to Travel Without Wrecking Your Gut (Or Your Mental Health) Jul 16, 2025

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Welcome back to Gut Talk! If you're new here - hi, we're so happy to have you.

This week Jill and I are recapping our Nashville trip and breaking down the gut health travel tips we actually use when we're away - from how to avoid bloating and constipation to the mindset shifts that helped us enjoy the moment.

We talk about:

- Why post-drinking anxiety is real (and how we manage it now)

- The $10 supplement that saved our Sunday

- Our go-to tricks to stay regular while traveling

Public poop anxiety (yes, we went there)

- Why having fun might be the most underrated wellness tip

This one’s part gut tips, part therapy session, part girls-trip recap. Let’s get into it.

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