In today’s podcast, I’m joined by Anna - mum to Seb, a 3-year-old boy whose health journey led her into the world of gut healing and real food.

Seb was born via C-section and exposed to antibiotics in his earliest days of life. By 10 months old, eczema and histamine reactions had become part of everyday life, sending Anna down the long road of trying everything - from prescription creams and supplements to elimination diets and low-tox swaps.

In this conversation, Anna shares honestly about the trial and error, the overwhelm, the hope, and what made the biggest difference for her family: following the GAPS protocol for gut healing, and learning how to cook this way through the Quirky Cooking Health Reset Program. She shares her newfound love of cooking, her growing confidence in the kitchen, and her joy in seeing her son’s health improve so quickly.

This episode isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers. It’s about a mother’s determination, what she learned along the way, and how cooking with wholesome, traditional ingredients - prepared simply and intentionally - played a powerful role in their healing journey.

Listen in for a down-to-earth conversation about gut health, food as medicine, deep nutrition and learning to trust the process - one meal at a time.

"OCD doesn't control me anymore." - Isaac Whitton

Food is medicine! Jo's son, Isaac, shares his story of healing with food - how the GAPS protocol helped to heal his gut and mind, calming anxiety and OCD symptoms and changing his life.

This interview is from Jo's "Quirky Cooking Health Reset" online program - watch the video here.

Do you need a 'health reset'? Learn to slow down, refocus on your health, calm the chaos, reset your gut health with delicious, nourishing recipes, organise your life to create space for healing, simplify your cooking and bring calm to your kitchen! Learn more about the "Quirky Cooking Health Reset" program here: https://quirkycooking.com.au/gut-health-programs/

Follow Isaac's business page here: https://www.instagram.com/wavelengthtech/

In this episode, Jo Whitton chats with Johannes Kettelhodt, engineer and co-founder of Clearlight and Helsi Life saunas, about the science behind red light therapy and infrared saunas, and they benefits they can have on our health.

Johannes, explains how these technologies support overall well-being by enhancing mitochondrial function, boosting ATP production, reducing inflammation and promoting detoxification, cardiovascular health, and stress relief. Johannes answers listener questions about the differences, benefits, and potential risks of red light therapy and infrared saunas, including concerns about EMFs and how Clearlight and Helsi saunas ensure ultra-low EMF exposure.

The conversation covers practical tips for choosing safe and effective devices, combining therapies, and understanding their impact on pain relief, sleep, energy, beauty, and muscle recovery.

With personal insights and expert guidance, this episode provides a well-rounded introduction to these cutting-edge health tools.

Learn more about Clearlight Saunas here: https://clearlightsaunas.com.au/

Learn more about Helsi Life saunas, red light therapy devices and ice baths here: https://au.helsi.life/?ref=QUIRKYCOOKING (affiliate link)

Use the code QUIRKYCOOKING for 7% off all Helsi Life products!

Visit the Quirky Cooking website here, for recipes, videos, podcasts, cooking classes, coaching and more: https://quirkycooking.com.au/

Join The Quirky Cooking Gut Health Program here: https://quirkycooking.com.au/gut-health-programs/