Gut Health Unfiltered

39. Why Your Metabolism Feels “Broken”: The Real Root Cause of Hormone Imbalance, Weight Loss Resistance & Low Energy

If you’ve been eating clean, working out, and doing everything right but still feel stuck with stubborn weight, low energy, or hormone symptoms… this episode is for you. In this conversation, we break down what your metabolism actually is (beyond calories and weight loss) and why so many women feel like theirs has “stopped working.” We explore the deeper root causes behind hormone imbalances, fatigue, irregular cycles, and emotional burnout and why the missing link might not be what you think. You’ll learn: * What metabolism really means at a cellular level (and why it impacts everything) * Common signs of a slow metabolism (that most women overlook) * How mineral imbalances can disrupt hormones, energy, and weight loss * Why your symptoms are not random—and how to start decoding them * The connection between stress, nervous system capacity, and healing * How to begin supporting your body in a sustainable, root-cause way This episode is especially powerful if you’ve felt frustrated, dismissed, or confused by your body—and are ready to understand it on a deeper level. ✨ Your body isn’t broken. It’s communicating. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to listen and take your next step toward becoming you again. 🔗 Take the next step: Access the symptom-decoding quiz mentioned in this episode to uncover what your body is trying to tell you: Take the Quiz Now [https://form.typeform.com/to/YukHBVMV] Contact Rachel on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/] Contact Bekah on Instagram:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/]

38. The Emotion Behind the Symptom: Gut Health, Stress, and Nervous System Healing for Women

You've cleaned up your diet. You're taking the supplements. You've tried the protocols. And you're still bloated, exhausted, hormonally off, and wondering what you're missing. In this episode, Rachel and Bekah sit down to talk about the layer most health programs never touch — the emotional and nervous system piece that keeps so many high-functioning women stuck in a cycle of managing symptoms instead of actually healing. You'll learn: * Why doing everything "right" can still keep your body in survival mode * How fear, stress, and suppressed emotions physically show up as bloating, hormonal shifts, and fatigue * What boundaries actually have to do with your gut health * Why the answer isn't out there — it's already inside of you * What it looks like to build a relationship with your body that feels safe, steady, and nourishing This isn't about adding another protocol. It's about coming home to yourself. If something clicked while you were listening — reach out. A zero-pressure conversation is all it takes to get started. Apply for Becoming You Again to receive personalized support on your journey: ⁠https://form.jotform.com/253548487376170⁠ [https://form.jotform.com/253548487376170] Contact Rachel on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/] Contact Bekah on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/]

37. What If Your Symptoms Are Messages, Not Problems?

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you — this conversation will gently shift everything. In this episode, we explore a new perspective on symptoms like bloating, fatigue, anxiety, and digestive issues… not as problems to fix, but as messages to understand. Instead of chasing the next diet, supplement, or protocol, what if your body has been communicating with you all along? We dive into: -Why your symptoms are not a sign that you’re broken -How your nervous system plays a key role in healing -The patterns behind recurring symptoms (and why they keep showing up) -The hidden stress of trying to “figure it all out” on your own -How to shift from frustration to curiosity and finally feel at home in your body again This episode is an invitation to stop fighting your body… and start listening. Because your body isn’t the enemy, it’s the messenger. If you’re ready for a more grounded, compassionate approach to healing, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Apply for Becoming You Again to receive personalized support on your journey: https://form.jotform.com/253548487376170 [https://form.jotform.com/253548487376170] Contact Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/] Contact Bekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/bekahuhlwellness/]

36. Done the Protocols, Still Not Better? Here’s Why.

If your body on edge, your gut is flaring, or you're dreading another holiday season of stress and symptom spirals... this episode is for you. This episode will gently unpack why the protocols haven’t worked — and what it really takes to heal at the root so you can finally feel like yourself again. In this heartfelt and practical masterclass replay with Rachel Montero (Holistic Gut Health Specialist + NP) and Bekah Uhl (Trauma-Informed Practitioner), You’ll learn: ✨ How stress, trauma, and stored emotion impact gut health, hormone balance + anxiety ✨ Why your symptoms aren’t random — and what your body is trying to tell you ✨ Gentle, faith-led practices to calm your nervous system + restore your energy ✨ How minerals + emotional safety work together for true root-cause healing ✨ Living in alignment with who God made you to be You’ll walk away feeling seen, steady, and reminded: You’re not broken — you’re just ready for a new approach. 🎧 Press play and come back home to yourself. 🔗  Learn more about the Becoming YOU Again program here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10tSvWyAJWRmFxm9EMaczcCf2hHzOeqtlleFb-GM3Zsk/edit?usp=sharing]

35. You’ve Tried Everything for Anxiety, Here’s What’s Missing

In this conversation, I sit down with nervous system practitioner Bekah Uhl to uncover the real roots of anxiety and why so many women of faith still feel stuck, even when they’re doing “all the right things.” Together, we explore: - How anxiety impacts the body, mind, and spirit—and why your nervous system needs safety - Why tools like meditation or therapy might not be enough -T he connection between faith, somatic healing, and peace - How mineral imbalances and nervous system dysregulation can keep you feeling anxious -A grace-filled, biology-based approach to reclaim peace through mineral balancing, nourishment, and alignment Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/wholenessinhealth/] https://www.instagram.com/rhythms.of.healing/ [https://www.instagram.com/rhythms.of.healing/]