Welcome to Being and Becoming

In this episode of Being and Becoming, I sit down with Jessica, a Gut Health Coach whose own healing journey transformed her understanding of wellness from the inside out. Jessica shares stories from her childhood and how these early experiences shaped her interest in fitness, caregiving, and eventually holistic health.

Her path shifted when she began experiencing acne, bloating, and fatigue after years in the fitness world where supplements and quick fixes were the norm. Traditional advice offered little clarity, which led her to explore gut health in a more meaningful way. This opened the door to functional testing, deeper healing, and ultimately to the work she does today as a gut health coach.

Together, we talk about the many ways stress, processed foods, antibiotics, and hormonal interventions can influence the gut, and the gentle practices that help the body find balance again. Jessica shares supportive tools such as hydration, mindful eating, dry brushing, castor oil packs, and the morning rituals that ground her, while also speaking to the emotional side of healing and the importance of compassion toward yourself.

Jessica’s vision is to bring together the wisdom of conventional science with the depth of functional healing, giving women the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies. This conversation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with the powerful relationship between gut health and your overall well-being.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Being and Becoming

00:57 Meet Jessica: A Journey to Gut Health

02:11 Jessica's Childhood and Early Life

03:53 Discovering a Passion for Health and Wellness

07:00 The Turning Point: From Care Aid to Gut Health Coach

09:43 Challenges and Misconceptions in Gut Health

27:59 Functional Medicine and Holistic Healing

32:37 Creating a Healthy Gut

33:02 Detox Habits and Hydration

33:54 Harmful Effects on Gut Health

36:48 Misconceptions About Gut Health

39:29 First Steps to Improve Gut Health

50:13 Daily Practices for a Healthy Body

55:32 Future Vision and Personal Insights

✨ Connect with Jessica:

Instagram → @jessica_guthealthcoach

Linktree → https://linktr.ee/jessicapetersonwellness?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

✨ Connect with me:
Instagram → @thebeingofbree and @beingandbecoming_podcast
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