EveryBody Nutrition & Hypnotherapy

28/08/2025

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) isn’t just a “mystery tummy issue” anymore.

It’s now recognised as a real condition with identifiable mechanisms. There are 4 main pillars that can drive symptoms: genetics, gut-bacteria imbalances, stress (gut-brain connection) and food reactivity.

In this blog, I break down what that means in simple terms — and how understanding these pillars can guide the path to healing.

I break down the 4 main pillars that can drive IBS symptoms: genetics, gut-bacteria imbalances, stress & food reactivity, and how understanding these pillars can guide the path to healing.

20/08/2025

LUNCH IDEA. I saw this on an Insta reel somewhere and though perfect for my clients starting phase 3 in Metabolic Balance when starting to combine proteins...

ALSO perfect for everyone else who wants to start eating in an Anti-Inflammatory whole foods way (aka high in Omega 3's, olive oil, vegetables, fibre).

ALSO a perfect way to make Sardines more delicious for those who don't love them ...

and ALSO - pretty economical and easy as sardines are in the pantry, so are olives and S/D tomatoes. Use whatever salad you have handy.

Sardines x 1 - 1.5 tins
Yoghurt plain - enough to cover like a sauce.
Olives sliced - a handful
Sun Dried Tomatos chopped - a handful
Baby spinach
Grated carrot

Mix together.

If you love Sun Dried Tomatoes - you will now love eating Sardines! If you're not sure, try it and see. So good.

26/06/2025

Free Mini Phone Chat.

I am already taking bookings for people who would like to start their Metabolism Reset journey in August. It is the perfect time, the coldest will be behind us and spring time will bring warmth & fresh life.

I am taking bookings for free 15 minute phone calls and Initials in the next 2 weeks, before I go away. This is a free phone chat to work out whats going on for you, what your needs are, and if we're a good fit.

I am a Certified Practicing Nutritionist and find that for some people 1-2 consults and a few strategies is enough. For others they are ready for a whole shift in mindset around food and want to really be curious and learn about what their body needs, how it functions and how to best support it, especially as we transition to 2nd stage of life or travel through Perimenopause.

Metabolic Balance is a whole food program based on a blood test, body measurements, health conditions and some medications so it is completely individualised to you.

You can book your free chat at the below booking link (link in comments) or read more about it on my website. Feel free to DM me any questions.

10/06/2025

Last Saturday I had the honour of presenting at Michal Gabriel’s beauty salon VIP event.

The topic was ‘What your skin is telling you about your Gut, Hormones and Stress levels’.

Did you know that your skin is not just a protective layer that holds everything together…. It is actually the largest organ in the human body and when we have inflammation appearing on the skin, it is an often a signal that there is inflammation happening within….

I’ll share a little more about this over the coming weeks.

01/06/2025

It is such a privilege to work in this space of healing and growth with such beautiful people.

26/05/2025

Wanna know what the best form of exercise to start off with is?

Answer: The one you actually enjoy!

I may be absolutely hopeless at tennis 😅 but starting my Monday morning playing beginner tennis with a bunch of fabulous ladies has honestly become my favourite part of the week.

Here’s to moving our bodies and having a laugh (or lots of laughs) while we do it!

💪

22/05/2025

Can Anxiety Cause IBS? Can IBS Cause Anxiety? Why Your Gut and Brain Are Connected

Struggling with gut issues and anxiety? You're not alone—and you're not imagining the connection.

If you’ve ever had “butterflies in your stomach” before a stressful event, you’ve already felt the gut-brain connection in action. But for many people, this isn’t just an occasional flutter—it’s a daily struggle.

Conditions like IBS, bloating, reflux, constipation, or ongoing gut discomfort often go hand in hand with anxiety, overwhelm, or a racing mind. The connection is real—and fortunately, so is the solution.

The most effective way to break the cycle? Supporting both the gut and nervous system at the same time using a combination of targeted nutrition and clinical hypnotherapy.

The Gut-Brain Axis: Your Body’s Internal Highway
The gut and brain are deeply linked through a two-way communication system called the gut-brain axis, which includes the vagus nerve, hormones, and your microbiome. When one is out of balance, the other often suffers.

Chronic stress and anxiety can:

- Slow digestion and cause constipation or bloating
- Increase gut inflammation and sensitivity
- Trigger symptoms like nausea, urgency, or pain

Meanwhile, gut issues like IBS or reflux can:

- Disrupt sleep, mood, and mental clarity
- Trigger social anxiety or food fear
- Drain your energy and emotional resilience
- Create toxins that enter the bloodstream effecting cognitive function & Mood.

It becomes a frustrating cycle—but the good news is, you can reset the loop by addressing both sides.

How Nutrition Supports Gut and Mood
What you eat affects your:

- Microbiome health (the good bacteria that support mood and digestion)
- Inflammation levels
- Blood sugar regulation, which impacts energy and emotional balance
- Hormone and neurotransmitter production (like serotonin and GABA)

A nutrition plan tailored to your needs can help reduce gut symptoms and support a calmer, more balanced nervous system. This often includes:

- Anti-inflammatory whole foods
- Fibre for bowel regularity and microbiome diversity
- Supporting nutrients like magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins
- Identifying and gently reducing food triggers—not extreme diets

How Hypnotherapy Calms the Gut and Mind:
Hypnotherapy isn’t just about relaxation—it’s about retraining your body’s stress response and calming the internal alarm system that keeps symptoms stuck.

Through gentle, focused sessions, you can:
- Reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and looping thoughts
- Calm visceral hypersensitivity in the gut
- Rewire negative patterns or food fears
- Activate the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) state

Many clients report better digestion, less tension, improved sleep, and a renewed sense of calm—often within just a few sessions.

Why using both together Work best:
When you address both nutrition and the nervous system, you create a synergistic effect. You’re not just managing symptoms—you’re helping the body feel safe, nourished, and balanced from the inside out.

As a Certified Practising Nutritionist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I work holistically with clients to create a personalised plan that meets them where they’re at—body and mind.

Ready to Feel Better?
You don’t need to choose between physical or mental health. When you support both, your body can finally move out of survival mode and into healing.

📞 Book a free discovery call to see how a personalised plan could support you.

09/05/2025

I took this down by the Nepean river past the weir the other night while out walking with my daughter. Can you believe I took this with my phone with no filters? Simply stunning.

17/04/2025

Preparing 4 Metabolic Balance plans for 4 lovely ladies ready for May following the Anzac day weekend.

Metabolic Balance is a weight loss program using a ‘whole foods’ only food plan based on your blood test that is so easy to do, taking away all the confusion of what to eat and when to eat.

I have 2 more spots available to get started in May.

PM me if you’d like to know more.

07/04/2025

"Take a look at these nails! 🌟 Proof of the power of hypnotherapy!

This was after 3 weeks of hypnotherapy (3 sessions)

After experiencing hypnotherapy myself for nail biting and working with a number of clients now, I decided to share the results I am seeing. Every person is different, some people completely stop biting after the first session, for most clients when working with habits, I have noticed it happens gradually over a series of sessions.

In the first session, we work out the triggers and how the habit manifests. For me, the habit was a constant, and unconscious action, meaning my hands were constantly going in my mouth without me even realising. The trigger could be stress, boredom or deep thinking.

• Session 1: A few days after the first session, I noticed that I’d become more conscious of it. Fingers would still go straight to the mouth but I would be aware of it and pull them away.

• Session 2: The urge to bite faded, though your fingers might still wander to your mouth (maybe nibbling loose skin instead), but no desire to bite nails and definitely conscious and able to stop yourself.

• Session 3: The action stopped entirely—no more fingers to mouth. The unconscious habit’s still gone!

For me, I noticed a slight urge return after a few too many red wines one night (oops!), and when they get a little too long they start to bother me and I feel a little temptation —so I might tweak that with a 4th session on myself. I see similar patterns and wins with my clients all the time.

Because I didn’t want acrylics or gels, but to strengthen my own natural nails. I also used specific supplements to build strength and I also refer to Suzanne at https://www.facebook.com/bespokebodyandbeauty who uses her ‘Ethos’ manicure system, which nourishes and builds nail strength—check out the results! They are getting stronger than ever.

Hypnotherapy + natural nail care = stronger nails and a happier mindset.

💪 "

01/04/2025

1 year ago I completed my Hypnotherapy Diploma to compliment my work in the Nutrition space.

I had an inkling that this was the missing link to my practice but I had no idea just how powerful it would be at bringing transformation to not only my clients but myself and my family.

As Joe Dispenza says:

Our thoughts create feelings, our feelings create beliefs, our beliefs create our identity... So start thinking new thoughts, and creating new feelings, and re-shape your identity (not word for word but thats the gist).

So now, not only can I support you in nourishing your body with the love and care it deserves, I can now support you with re-shaping any negative thought patterns or habits that aren't serving you. Any underlying beliefs about yourself that are holding you back, perhaps dealing with that inner critic... and begin to forge a new mindset and identity to be one of confidence and positivity.

So grateful for this beautiful practice and the healing it brings 🙏

26/03/2025

🚨 Why Your Bathroom Scale is Setting You Up for FAILURE (and What to Do Instead!) 💥

Ever stepped on the scales feeling amazing—only to see a number that crushed your confidence? 😩 It’s time to stop letting that little device dictate your progress!

Here’s the truth: The scale is the FASTEST way to self-sabotage your fat loss journey.

⚠️ Why? Because it doesn’t tell the full story!

1️⃣ Fat Loss ≠ Weight Loss (it doesn't) – You can be losing fat %, toning up, and looking leaner, but if you’ve gained muscle or are holding onto water, the scale might not move—or even go up!

2️⃣ More Muscle = Higher Scale Weight – If you’re eating enough protein and strength training, you’re building lean muscle. Muscle is denser than fat, meaning it takes up less space but weighs more. So while your body is reshaping, the number on the scale might not drop, even though you’re getting leaner.

3️⃣ Water Retention & Hormones Play Tricks on You – Your body holds onto water for so many reasons including:
✅ Hormonal changes (especially during your cycle) can cause bloating and weight fluctuations.
✅ Eating salty foods? Your body will hold extra water, making you appear “heavier.”
✅ Not drinking enough water? Your body actually retains more!

4️⃣ Stress & Cortisol = Fake Weight Gain – High stress levels spike cortisol, a hormone that increases water retention and makes the body store fat differently. Ever noticed you weigh more when you’re stressed? That’s why!

5️⃣ Increase in Protein (which is essential) - Increasing protein is often an essential strategy for weight loss for those not consuming enough, building muscle & boosting metabolism. However, it can sometimes cause temporary weight gain on the scale. This occurs because protein supports glycogen storage, which binds to water, and aids in muscle repair, leading to temporary water retention. Additionally, a higher protein intake can slow digestion at first, adding more food volume in your system. This initial weight gain is NOT fat gain—it's just your body adjusting before it starts burning fat more efficiently. Alternatively if you consume excessive protein along with too much calories, then this can then contribute to weight gain. I will do another post about this soon.

💥 So if the scale isn’t reliable, how should you measure progress? 💥

🚀 Track what REALLY matters:

✅ How your clothes fit 👖👗
✅ Measure cm/inches lost 📏
✅ Progress photos 📸
✅ Energy levels ⚡
✅ Strength & confidence 💪
✅ Get a DEXA scan done at the start of a program to assess muscle, bone and fat % - the Gold standard
✅ Book in an assessment with me for a BIA scan - Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis - Similar findings to a DEXA scan - measuring muscle, fat and bone mass.

If you’re increasing protein, training smart, and focusing on fat loss, the scale might not budge—but your body IS transforming!

🔥 KEEP nourishing yourself with a whole foods diet, sufficient protein and healthy movement.

🔥 STOP letting a number define your success. Who’s ready to break free from scale obsession? Drop a ❤️ if you agree! 👇🔥