EP 15. Ellen Postolowski was a professional chef who "walked the talk" — eating perfectly, exercising daily, even helping NBA stars with their nutrition! Then she got a diagnosis that shattered everything she thought she knew about health: at 50, she had the bone density of an 80-year-old.

Now health coach and author, Ellen joins me to discuss how the gut is the epicenter of wellness, and how health is not about what you can eat, but what you can DIGEST. Ellen is the author of Gut Driven: A Practical Guide to Whole Body Healing, and in this episode, she shares how her shocking health diagnosis forced her to completely rethink everything she knew about nutrition. We explore the critical connection between gut health and everything from bone density to mood, why traditional medical approaches often miss the mark, and how to become your own best health advocate.

You’ll learn:

• Why your blood work might look “normal” even when your body is screaming for help
• How you could be eating all the right foods but not absorbing any nutrients
• How long-term use of common acid blockers and pain relievers can destroy your gut lining
• A 4-step functional approach to gut healing
• Why probiotics alone won’t fix your gut—and what to do instead
• The top inflammatory foods to eliminate during gut healing (and why it's not forever)
• Where serotonin is actually produced in the body (spoiler: it’s not your brain)
• Simple daily practices for maintaining gut health long-term

Resources:

• Read Ellen’s book: Gut Driven: Jump-Start Digestive Health to Nourish Body, Mind, and Spirit
• Visit Ellen's website: www.chefellen.com
• Follow Ellen on social: @chefellen

Guest Bio:

Ellen Postolowski is a professionally trained chef, integrative health coach, and author dedicated to helping others heal their guts and reclaim their health. After spending years as a private chef for high-profile clients—including an NBA star—Ellen faced a life-changing osteoporosis diagnosis despite a seemingly “perfect” healthy lifestyle. Determined to find the root cause, she immersed herself in functional nutrition and gut health, ultimately healing herself and writing Gut Driven to share what she learned. Today, Ellen supports clients with personalized coaching and practical strategies to restore digestive health, balance hormones, and age vibrantly.

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