The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher

Jenna Hope: Has Wellness Culture Gone Too Far? Healthy Eating, Tracking, Optimisation & Screen Time
The Gut 360 Podcast - Episode 47 / Season 4, Episode 4

Topics Discussed:
When healthy eating crosses the line into becoming unhealthy

Why we’ve become obsessed with tracking and optimising our health

How social media and wellness culture are shaping our relationship with food

The impact of modern life on our gut health and wellbeing

Convenience culture and the eating habits we’ve lost

Wellness trends that are overcomplicating health

Supplements, biohacking and what actually matters for long-term health

Why children’s screen time is becoming a growing concern

How screens can affect children’s development and eating habits

Simple ways to strip health back to the basics

Find Eli Brecher here:
Website | www.elibrecher.co.uk

Instagram | @elibrechernutrition

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Find Jenna Hope here:
Website | www.jennahopenutrition.com 

Instagram | @jennahopenutrition

Podcast | We're Losing Signal - Listen on Spotify

Jenna Hope is a Registered Nutritionist, Author and Podcaster. Jenna is the founder of the Nutrition Consultancy and Clinic, Jenna Hope Nutrition. She works closely with individuals, leading brands, corporate clients and the media to help them implement smarter strategies for Nutrition and support health and wellbeing for the long-term. Jenna's more recent work has led her to become fascinated with how our modern way of living is affecting our long-term health. 
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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.

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Nichola Ludlam-Raine: UPFs, Ozempic & Mounjaro | Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Science
The Gut 360 Podcast - Episode 46 / Season 4, Episode 3

Nutrition has never been more confusing.
One minute we're being told to avoid ultra-processed foods at all costs. The next, social media is convincing us that we need to eat "clean" to be healthy. And with medications like Ozempic and Wegovy becoming increasingly common, many people are wondering what they really mean for long-term health, appetite and nutrition.
In this episode, I'm joined by Registered Dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine for a balanced, science-backed conversation about some of the biggest nutrition topics dominating the headlines.
Together, we explore what ultra-processed foods actually are, whether they're always as harmful as they're made out to be, why the clean eating movement can do more harm than good, and how GLP-1 medications fit into a healthy, sustainable approach to weight management.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you separate fact from fiction and leave you feeling more confident about making informed choices that work for you.

Topics discussed:
Why nutrition advice has become so confusing and how to spot misinformation online

Why labelling individual foods as “good” or “bad” can be misleading

What ultra-processed foods (UPFs) really are and why not all UPFs are equal

How to reduce UPFs without becoming restrictive or obsessive

The rise of “clean eating” and when healthy eating can become unhealthy

Food fear, guilt and building a more balanced relationship with food

How Ozempic, Mounjaro and other GLP-1 medications work

Nutrition priorities when taking weight loss medications

Obesity, appetite biology and why “eat less, move more” is an oversimplification

GLP-1s vs bariatric surgery and where each fits into weight management

The future of nutrition, healthy eating and weight management

Whether you're curious about the latest nutrition headlines or simply looking for evidence-based advice you can actually trust, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

Find Eli Brecher here:
Website | www.elibrecher.co.uk

Instagram | @elibrechernutrition

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Find Nichola Ludlam-Raine here:
Website | Nicsnutrition.com 

Instagram | @nicsnutrition @mummynutrition

Nichola is a UK Registered Dietitian with over 17 years of experience working in both the NHS and private sectors. Clinically she specialises in weight management and bariatric surgery and was recently named Media Spokesperson of the Year by the British Dietetic Association for her work on TV and in print media. Nichola is the author of the best-selling book How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed, and shares expert advice and personal insights to over 100,000 followers through her platforms @nicsnutrition and @mummynutrition.

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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.

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Professor Tim Spector: The Gut Health Truth | UPFs, Coffee, the Microbiome & What We Should REALLY Be Eating
The Gut 360 Podcast - Episode 45 / Season 4, Episode 2

In this episode, we discuss:
How Tim’s twin research transformed our understanding of genetics, nutrition and the gut microbiome

Why we can respond completely differently to the same foods

The future of personalised nutrition and ZOE’s latest microbiome discoveries

Tim’s key principles for eating well and why we should ditch calorie counting

Whether our obsession with protein has gone too far

What traditional ways of eating can teach us about health today

Food as medicine and the foods we should be eating more of

The science behind fermented foods and the “four Ks”

The truth about ultra-processed foods and where the UPF debate gets oversimplified

Why we need stronger science behind health claims

Why coffee could be a health food and whether matcha offers similar benefits

The gut-brain connection and eating for better mood and brain health

The rise of bowel cancer in younger adults and the potential role of the microbiome

The future of gut health and nutrition research

Find Eli Brecher here:
Website | www.elibrecher.co.uk

Instagram | @elibrechernutrition

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Find Tim Spector here:
Website | zoe.com 

Instagram | @tim.spector

Tim Spector, MD, is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London and co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company leading the gut health revolution. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment. With a focus on cutting-edge science, and honoured with an OBE for his impactful work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most-cited scientists in the world.
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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.

Sponsors:
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I'm Pregnant! How to Prepare for Pregnancy BEFORE You Start Trying | Preconception Nutrition & Habits I Followed - Solo Ep: Eli Brecher (Nutritionist)
The Gut 360 Podcast - Episode 44 / Season 4, Episode 1

I’m pregnant! To kick off Season 4, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the six months I spent preparing my body for pregnancy before we started trying to conceive.
As a Registered Associate Nutritionist, I knew I wanted to focus on the things within my control – without striving for perfection or falling into the trap of over-optimising fertility.

Topics Discussed:
Why I started preparing for pregnancy six months before trying to conceive

The foods and key nutrients I prioritised for preconception health

The supplements I took before pregnancy, including folate and vitamin D

How I used Natural Cycles and my Oura Ring to understand and track my cycle

The lifestyle habits I focused on, from sleep and movement to stress and alcohol

Why preconception health isn't just about women – and the importance of male fertility

What I deliberately didn't do while preparing for pregnancy

Why you don't need the “perfect” diet or lifestyle to support fertility

My pregnancy journey so far - the first and second trimester were not what I expected

The biggest lessons pregnancy has taught me about listening to my body and letting go of control

Whether you're hoping to start trying for a baby soon, pregnancy is a few years away, or you're simply interested in supporting your hormones and reproductive health, this episode is full of practical, realistic advice to help you feel informed and empowered.
And most importantly: preconception health isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about building strong foundations and focusing on the things you can control.

Find Eli Brecher here:
Instagram | @elibrechernutrition

Website | www.elibrecher.co.uk

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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.

Sponsors:
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The Gut 360 Podcast 
Episode 43: Dr Natalie Crawford: Fertility, PCOS, Egg Freezing, Inflammation + What To Know Before TTC

This episode dives into the connection between inflammation, insulin resistance and fertility, why PCOS is often misunderstood, what “trimester zero” really means, and the lifestyle habits that can genuinely support hormone health and conception.
We also explore egg freezing, male fertility, environmental toxins, stress, sleep, exercise, and how fertility is often a reflection of overall health.
Whether you are thinking about your future fertility, currently trying to conceive, navigating PCOS, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is packed with empowering, practical insight.

In this episode, we cover:
Dr Natalie Crawford’s personal fertility journey and how it shaped the way she cares for patients

Why insulin resistance can silently impact ovulation, egg quality and implantation

The link between inflammation and PCOS

Common myths and misunderstandings around fertility and PCOS

What “trimester zero” means and why preconception health matters

The most impactful lifestyle habits to support fertility naturally

What an anti-inflammatory approach to eating looks like without becoming restrictive

How sleep and circadian rhythm influence hormones and reproductive health

Exercise and fertility: finding the balance

Stress, inflammation and fertility without guilt or blame

Egg freezing and what women should understand earlier about fertility and age

Male fertility and the overlooked role of sperm health

Environmental toxins and the simple swaps actually worth making

Find Eli Brecher here:
LinkedIn | Eli Brecher

Eli Brecher Nutrition Website | www.elibrecher.co.uk

Eli Brecher Instagram | @elibrechernutrition

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Find Dr Natalie Crawford here:
Book: The Fertility Formula | nataliecrawfordmd.com/book

Instagram | @nataliecrawfordmd

YouTube: Natalie Crawford, MD

Podcast: As a Woman

Natalie Crawford, MD is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, 
Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at UTMB, OBGYN Residency at UTSW, and REI Fellowship at UNC, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast  “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads. Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula” was released by Penguin Random House.

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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.

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