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

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I came across a shocking statistic recently that I simply couldn’t ignore: brain cancer is now the number one cause of cancer death in children aged 4–14.
When I saw that, I went straight into research mode… and what I uncovered genuinely shocked me.

Our kids are growing up in an environment that didn’t exist when we were young, a world saturated in EMFs from phones, iPads, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth earbuds, smart watches and more. And because children’s skulls are thinner and their nervous systems are still wiring themselves, they absorb this radiation far more deeply.

In this episode, I break down exactly what EMFs are, where the biggest exposures come from, and the simple everyday steps you can take to dramatically reduce your child’s EMF load. I also walk you through a major 2025 WHO-commissioned review recommending that wireless radiation be upgraded from a possible to a known carcinogen and why that matters so much for parents.

And because no episode of Heal Your Gut. Heal Your Life. is complete without talking about food, I finish with my top brain-nourishing foods to boost brain health, memory, focus and resilience for kids and grown-ups.

This is one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded. Once you hear it, you’ll make changes and fast.

Listen now to learn:

• Why brain cancer is increasing in children
• What EMFs really are and how they affect developing brains
• The everyday EMF exposures hiding in plain sight
• What the 2025 WHO-commissioned review actually found
• How EMFs impact sleep, inflammation, mood and behaviour
• The easiest ways to reduce EMF exposure at home
• The top foods that nourish and protect the brain

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Special thanks to Natalie @NaturalMamaNurse for inspiring this episode: https://www.instagram.com/naturalmamanurse/
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References & Sources

• WHO-commissioned scientific review (2025) recommending RF radiation be reclassified from “possible” to “known” carcinogen
• National Brain Tumor Society — brain tumours are the most commonly diagnosed solid tumour in children and the leading cause of cancer-related death
• US National Toxicology Program (NTP) — found increased gliomas and heart schwannomas in rodents exposed to RF radiation
• Pooled case-control studies showing increased glioma and acoustic neuroma with long-term phone use

If you’ve ever woken up more exhausted than when you went to bed…if your brain feels foggy, your body heavy, and your spark completely gone, this episode is for you.

Chronic fatigue isn’t just tiredness. It’s a complete hijack of your energy, creativity, and joy. And around 80% of people struggling with fatigue are women.

Yet doctors often dismiss it as “stress,” “motherhood,” or “just getting older.”
But the truth? Fatigue has real biological roots, and they’re fixable. You can get your energy back.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact steps that helped me recover, after being diagnosed with ‘chronic fatigue’ and the two steps I share that always gets results.

We’ll uncover the main causes of fatigue, what’s really happening in your body, and how you can start feeling better within as little as two weeks.

You’ll also hear my own story, how I went from eight rounds of steroids a day, depression, autoimmune disease and fatigue to living symptom-free, running a business, and feeling more energised at 48 than I did in my 20s.

This is the blueprint I wish I’d had when I was burnt out, exhausted with brain fog and barely hanging on. If you’re ready to feel vibrant, clear-headed and alive again, this one’s for you.

Because healing doesn’t start with doing more… it starts with doing less of what’s hurting you.

Listen now to learn:

• The four hidden causes of fatigue and burnout
• How to rebuild your gut so your energy naturally returns
• Why fatigue skyrocketed after the pandemic and what to do about it
• Why coffee, fasting and stress might be making you more tired
• The simple two-step blueprint to reset your energy (and body) in just 14 days

Connect with Sharon

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What started as a simple infection turned into the biggest heartbreak of my life. In this deeply personal episode, I share my mum’s story, how a common UTI treatment spiralled into years of antibiotic damage, health decline, and heartbreak.

But this isn’t a story about despair, it’s about purpose behind thepain. After my mums story went viral on Instagram and reached over 1 million views, thousands of families reached out with similar experiences, and it changed everything I thought I knew about health, immunity, and healing.

I’ll walk you through what I’ve learned, why some infections keep coming back, how antibiotics can impact your gut, hormones, and mood, and the gentle, natural ways to rebuild your body’s resilience and restore true health.

If you’ve ever felt helpless watching someone you love suffer… this episode is for you. Because even in the hardest moments, there’s always hope and healing is closer than you think.

Episode Links:

• My mum’s Instagram reel thatwent viral: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQRBUeQkxdT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Healing broth recipe and more gut-supporting resources, visit www.sharonmselby.com
• Free Gut Health Guide + recipe book: https://www.sharonmselby.com
• The Gut Health Course: https://sharonmselby.com/the-gut-health-course/
• SHE Thrives: https://sharonmselby.com/she-thrives/
• DM me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmselby
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Why didn’t our grandparents have food allergies, eczema or ADHD, but our kids do? Food allergies in children have increased by almost 50% between 1997 and 2011. One in almost two kids now lives with a chronic health issue like eczema, asthma, and ADHD.

Genes can’t change that much…that fast. But our environment has. Our food has. And our pace of life definitely has. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest reasons our kids are getting sicker and what you can start doing today to turn it around.
Did your grandparents have food allergies, eczema or ADHD?
Mine didn’t. They ate butter, bread, and berries without fear, yet somehow they were fine.

Fast-forward a few generations and half of all kids now live with a chronic condition. Every classroom has an allergy-free policy. Every café has an allergy menu. Food reactions, skin rashes and anxiety are everywhere.

So, what changed?

In this episode, I unpack the truth behind the rise of childhood illness and share how, in just three generations, we’ve gone from real food and slow living to chemical overload and constant stress.

You’ll learn:

• Why “too clean” might be harming your child’s immune system.

• How antibiotics, processed foods and pesticides quietly rewired our gut microbiome.
• The forgotten foods and habits our grandparents relied on that naturally protected their health.
• Simple ways to start rebuilding resilience without overwhelm or guilt.

Because the problem isn’t our genes, it’s what we’ve done to them. And the best part? Every small change you make, a real meal cooked from scratch, a few minutes of sunshine, less chemical exposure, helps your child’s body remember how to heal.

Recommended Next Step:

If this episode made you stop and think, if you’re realising it’s not genetics, it’s the modern world, then it’s time to take action that actually changes things.

The #1 Gut Health Course is the roadmap every parent should have been given.

In just ten masterclasses, you’ll learn from top practitioners and leading experts how to rebuild your child’s gut health and overcome conditions like eczema, allergies, fussy eating, ADHD and more.

Join thousands of families who’ve transformed their health with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create lasting change. Start your gut healing journey today at ⁠theguthealthcourse.com⁠

Connect with Sharon:

• Want more gut-healing recipes, low-tox swaps and practical guides to raise thriving kids? Visit sharonmselby.com for free resources and downloads.
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Fussy eating isn’t a phase, it’s a warning sign. Behind every picky eater is a biological imbalance: gut issues, food sensitivities, or nutrient deficiencies that hijack your child’s taste buds and digestion.

Most fussy-eating strategies miss the root cause, which is why progress feels impossible and frustrating. In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover what’s really going on and discover simple, proven strategies to help your child love food again (or even for the first time). Because like any health condition, we don’t want to just manage fussy eating.
We want to heal it.
If you’ve tried all the classic picky-eater strategies; one-bite rules, sticker charts, hiding veg and nothing’s working, you’re not alone. Most of these methods target behaviour, not biology.

Fussy eating is usually driven by what’s happening inside the body: gut imbalances, food intolerances, sensory sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies. When biology is off, kids crave white foods, lose trust in food, and mealtimes become a battleground.

But when you support biology first, behaviour follows. Your child isn’t being difficult; their body is asking for help. With consistent, kind upgrades, fussy eating shifts from daily battle to steady progress and family meals feel human again.
You’ll also learn how to spot the early red flags, what kids actually need on their plate, and which common habits quietly sabotage appetite. Because once you fix the biology, everything else starts to flow.

In this episode, I’ll help you uncover what’s really going on and share my ROOTS Framework to transform fussy eating at the root cause:

R - Restore the Gut: Rebalance the microbiome so cravings calm.
O - Observe Triggers: Identify and reduce inflammatory foods without fear.
O - Optimize Meals: Upgrade family favourites, sneak and swap, no stress required.
T - Teach by Example: Create safety and curiosity through exposure and connection.
S - Supplement Smart: Target nutrient gaps for better appetite and taste buds.
In this episode you’ll learn:

• The four real causes of fussy eating (and how to spot them)
• Why kids crave white foods (it’s microbiome-driven, not misbehaviour)
• The five food groups that heal gut health and improve mood
• Easy food swaps that retrain taste buds naturally
• The power of supplements in rebuilding appetite
• Common pitfalls that sabotage progress (and what to do instead)

Connect with Sharon

• All links, recipes, and free resources mentioned in this episode are available at sharonmselby.com. It’s the best place to start your family’s gut-healing journey.
• Episode 6 (referenced): How to identify trigger foods, eliminate safely and reintroduce well https://sharonmselby.com/podcast/ep-6-how-i-identified-my-sons-food-triggers-reversed-eczema-allergies/
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• Get Support

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