Let’s be honest, the holidays are a full-scale operation, requiring the emotional regulation of a monk, the logistics of a wedding planner, and the physical stamina of an Olympic athlete.

And if you’re trying to enjoy the festive season, be present with your loved ones and keep your health, energy and sanity intact, your issue isn’t willpower. It’s support. Because it’s not Christmas itself that wipes you out, it’s going into it unsupported… and already feeling depleted after a massive year.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 very easy, yet highly effective strategies I personally rely on every holiday season to buffer my body and mind so I can actually indulge in all the fun things the holidays offer, without a single food restriction insight.

These are the kinds of strategies that work behind the scenes, supporting your gut, your liver and your nervous system, so when you do indulge it, doesnt turn into exhaustion, bloating, guilt or that familiar January crash.

Think of this episode as your holiday insurance policy; simple, doable, and designed for real life. If you want to move through the festivities feeling energised and intact, you’re in exactly the right place.
Listen now to learn:

• How to support your gut and liver after late nights, sugar and alcohol.
• How to hydrate ‘purposefully’ for digestion, detox pathways and energy.
• How nourishing before the chaos hits stabilises blood sugar, cravings and mood (with easy breakfast ideas).
• Simple ways to support your adrenals and stress hormones during the holidays.
• Why supporting your nervous system daily helps you reset the next day instead of waiting until January

This episode is about resilience, not willpower and supporting your body so it can support you back.

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Today’s episode is different. It’s not an episode, but a personal message I recorded on my phone...

I’m so sad to share that my beautiful mum passed away on 30 November 2025. Although she had been very ill for many years, she was stable, and I truly didn’t expect we would be saying goodbye so suddenly. I flew from Sydney to London and arrived just in time to be with her. We shared some incredibly meaningful moments in those final days, and I was fortunate to be by her side as she took her final breath.

This podcast is created with so much love, passion and energy to make a real difference in people’s lives, especially women and children. But I am so unbelievably heartbroken, that I simply didn’t have the emotional capacity to go into the studio and give you what you deserve. I know you completely understand and would encourage me to rest and be kind to myself. So today is just a short update, since you’ve been on this unexpected journey with me in real time.

I do want to say thank you, for the extraordinary love and compassion you’ve shown. My latest post on Instagram is a tribute to my mum, and it has already reached over 200,000 views, with thousands of love hearts and comments. I’ve read every single one. Your words have brought me so much comfort at a time when my heart has felt so broken.

I’m also incredibly grateful that my mum lived long enough to see her story shared with the world. For years she didn’t feel seen or heard by her doctors, but she was seen and heard by YOU. I shared so many of your messages with her. The abundance of comments about the courage, hope and change she inspired has meant so much to me, my mum, and our extended family. Especially now.

Knowing her story has helped so many become aware of the real dangers of antibiotic overuse, question more deeply, heal more intentionally, and feel empowered to make the best choices for themselves has brought so much meaning to this journey. The timing of it all was surreal, after years of silence, her story suddenly reached millions. Perhaps it was her final act of love, generosity and kindness. That was exactly who she was in life.

You are all amazing. Thank you for supporting me through this.

I’ll be back next week with our regular episode supporting you nutritionally, emotionally and spiritually as we move through the holidays and into a new year.

With love,
Sharon x

If you’d like to learn more about my mum’s story:

• Instagram Tribute Post: A heartfelt goodbye to my mum, and the overwhelming outpouring of love from this community. Watch here:
  https://www.instagram.com/p/DR8Fs3aDg8d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• My Mum’s Story: with Over 2.5 Million Views: This reel shares the truth about her decline after years of mismanaged antibiotic overuse, raising much needed awareness for so many. Watch here:https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRBUeQkxdT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Episode 11: Purpose Behind Pain: My Mum’s Story & What I’ve Learned When Everything Goes Wrong. Tune in here:https://sharonmselby.com/podcast/ep-11-purpose-behind-pain-my-mums-story-what-ive-learned-about-healing/
• Episode 7: The Truth About Antibiotics, Mum Guilt & The 5 Steps to Repair Your Child’s Gut. Tune in here:
  https://sharonmselby.com/podcast/ep-7-the-truth-about-antibiotics-mum-guilt-the-5-steps-to-repair-your-childs-gut/

If you are experiencing grief, anxiety or depression, please reach out:

Australia:
Griefline: 1300 845 745Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636Lifeline: 13 11 14

UK:

Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677Samaritans: 116 123

USA:
Grief Support Directory: www.grief.com Crisis Lifeline: 988

You are not alone, and support is available 24/7.

And I’m here for you too. You can email me anytime at sharon@sharonmselby.com or send me a DM on Instagram.

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What if the allergy you’ve been told is “for life”… isn’t?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful transformations I’ve witnessed, the story of my client Lisa and her 16-year-old daughter Livvy, who lived with a severe, life-threatening tree nut allergy from the age of two.

After years of fear, EpiPens, hospital visits, food challenges, disappointments and 24/7 anxiety, nothing changed… until Lisa learned how to heal her daughter’s gut using simple, consistent steps at home.

What happened next stunned her doctors, her family and her entire community.

In just three months, for the first time in her life, Livvy passed a hospital nut challenge and is now eating nuts daily.

But this episode isn’t just for allergy mums. It’s for ANY parent navigating eczema, ADHD, anxiety, asthma, or any woman dealing with her own challenges like depression, fatigue, perimenopause, thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions and more.

Because the principles are the same: when you drive down inflammation and support the gut, the body can finally heal… and then thrive, the way it was always meant to.

Lisa’s story shows what’s possible when you become informed, empowered, and willing to apply what you learn at home. She learnt the foundations of gut health through our coaching sessions, took action in her kitchen… and achieved results she once believed were impossible.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why tests, supplements & appointments give INFORMATION, not transformation
• The simple gut-healing steps we used together
• How Livvy’s crippling anxiety improved within weeks
• The mindset shift that helps mums get out of the “nothing works” trap
• The real reason these breakthroughs are becoming more common
• What you can do today to start changing your child’s trajectory

If your child is dealing with allergies, eczema, anxiety, ADHD or chronic immune issues or if you are facing your own health challenges, this episode will give you clarity, confidence and a clear roadmap for what’s truly possible.

By the end, you’ll understand why I always say: Healing happens at home, in your kitchen and with an informed and empowered woman.

Ready For Your Own Transformation?
Explore The Gut Health Course, the exact step-by-step framework I used with Lisa and hundreds of families.

Developed specifically for busy parents, this 10-hour self-paced course gives you the exact tools, strategies and know-how to calm inflammation, repair the gut, support the immune system and help your child’s body finally start healing. Yours too!
You’ll also have access to my team of naturopaths and my live mentorship so you’re fully supported and empowered on this exciting journey.

Find out more at: www.theguthealthcourse.com

Sharon’s email address: sharon@sharonMselby.com The Gut Health Course: www.theguthealthcourse.com
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