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Gut Gang PodcastHow Red Light Therapy Can Help our BrainsIn this episode, I sit down with a true pioneer in the red light space (Photo-bio-modulation), Dr. Lew Lim, founder of Vie Light. A Toronto based company and laboratory that manufactures medical grade red light cranial and nasal devices. If you want to learn about the science behind red light, this interview is for you.
2025-08-2518 min
Coaching In Session | Mastering Mindset and Personal GrowthLiving with Purpose: A Path to Better Health with Brendan Coates | Coaching In Session EP.636In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden is joined by Brendan Coates, DSc—widely known as The Gut Whisperer—for a profound conversation on gut health, mindset, and the pursuit of authentic living.Brendan brings his expertise in functional medicine and health coaching to shed light on today’s most pressing wellness challenges—from rising toxicity and poor dietary habits to the deeper emotional and mindset patterns that shape our health. The discussion explores the three phases of health, the hidden cost of unhealthy living, and why living with purpose is essential to vital...
2025-08-2243 min
The Find Your STRONG Podcast176 - Cracking the Code on Gut Health and Digestion with Brendan CoatesIn this episode, Brendan Coates, DSc, shares valuable insights on gut health, stressing the critical role of proper digestion and optimal stomach acid levels. He explains how many people unknowingly suffer from poor digestion, often due to compromised stomach acid. Coates emphasizes the importance of thoroughly chewing food and limiting liquid intake during meals to support digestive health. He also discusses the “silent cause and effect” of gluten, noting that its impact can extend beyond gut symptoms and influence overall wellness. Brendan Coats' Links:Website: https://www.brendancoates.ca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_gut_w...
2025-04-241h 03
Health and Wellness TrailblazersFixing Your Gut: Essential Tips for Better Health With Brendan CoatesWelcome to the Health & Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll talk about the world of gut health and how restoring balance to your digestive system can revolutionize your overall well-being.Brendan Coates, DSc—also known as "The Gut Whisperer"—brings an extensive background in functional medicine, gut health, and mindset coaching. As the founder of Canada's largest wellness 3-day summit, he is passionate about helping people discover their purpose, optimize their health, break through old paradigms, and unlock their full potential. His objective is to deliver honest and authentic value by...
2025-04-0719 min
Gut Gang PodcastI interviewed a centenarian! Norma Morley 102 Years old!In this episode, I sit down with Norma Morley, born in 1923, in her 103 year. I met Norma at St. Lukes Parish Church in Burlington, Ontario, where she regularly attends community lunches and activities. Norma shares her experiences living in the great depression, the war, the simplicities of life back then, and her message to today's youth. This interview is very special, having an opportunity to sit down with a stranger who's been through it all. I hope you enjoy this podcast and share it with a friend. If you know another centurion who I can interview who has a...
2025-03-2029 min
Gut Gang PodcastStrong Fitness Magazine | Jennifer Van Barnveld Restores her Gut!In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Van Barnveld, president of Strong Fit Magazine—a global publication covering women’s health, fitness, and nutrition. Even with her experience as a high-performance coach, Jennifer found herself struggling with gut issues—bloating, anxiety, fatigue—you name it. It was messing with her energy, focus, and overall performance. She shares how years of ballet, strict dieting, an eating disorder, and the pressures of being a mom and business executive took a toll on her gut and health. Despite having a massive network of professionals, she found me through a referral at a confer...
2025-03-0758 min
Gut Gang PodcastWhat can Yoga, Chinese & Ayurvedic Medicine do you for? With Mairead McCorryIn this episode, I sit down with professional yogi and Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, Mairead McCorry. We filmed this conversation at the stunning Finca DiVina Vida, a certified organic permaculture farm nestled in the hills above Parrita, Costa Rica. Meraide shares her powerful journey from burnout as a trauma nurse in the emergency room to rediscovering balance through ancient medicine and yoga. She now travels the world, leading retreats and guiding men and women in the art of natural healing. Tune in to hear her wisdom on the transformative power of going back to basics.
2025-02-1046 min
Gut Gang PodcastHow Claire Lost 65lbs in 11 months by resetting her GutIn this Episode, I sit down with client and graduate of my Leaky Gut Reset Claire Jansen. She shares how she lots 65 pounds in less than a year, as well as getting out of an unfulfilling relationship, improving her relationship with food and her body, and most recently through her own health success, how she's now helping empower other women. Claire is no stranger to hard work, results like hers come with a lot of sacrifice, but she will be the first to tell you if she can do it, so can you.
2025-01-241h 08
Gut Gang PodcastFrom Insecure to Unstoppable: How This Sri Lankan Man Transformed His Body and ConfidenceIn this episode, I sit down with Thanesh Vigneswaran to share his successful transformation story. Thanesh is not only a graduate of my 6-week Gut Reset Healing Protocol; it's transformed his life so much that he's now helping others repair their guts and bodies by incorporating a gut-friendly lifestyle into his clients programs. Thanesh also shares his challenges of being insecure about his body growing up, how he transformed his insecurities into his superpower, and also how he regained his confidence in relationships.
2025-01-011h 15
Gut Gang PodcastConquering Fear is the only way Forward with Dr. Oudi AbouchacraThis episode was filmed at the Bloomsbury Hotel in London England. Dr. Oudi is an inspired educator, author, global professional speaker, entrepreneur as well as a certified Demartini Facilitator. In this episode we discuss human potential and what the number one reason for staying complacent is. FEAR. Fear Forward is Dr. Oudi's 4 Step formula to catapult past fear and find your courage to ultimately succeed.
2024-12-201h 09
Gut Gang PodcastFaith, Family and FitnessChrista Baker is a professional Fitness Coach who's built her business helping families improve their overall health by combining faith, family and fitness into a lifestyle program that she teaches families across Canada and the United States. She's also a graduate of the Gut Reset Program. Christa references all sorts of great insights from other podcasts, to verses in the bible to her own trials and tribulations, which ultimately have made her the woman, wife, mother and badass that she is today.
2024-10-241h 30Gut Gang PodcastThe Godfather of Biohacking - Dave AspreyA dream come true, sitting down with the world most recognized man in longevity and biohacking, Dave Asprey. In this episode we discuss although biohacking is a booming multi-billion dollar growing industry, its still largely unknown among a large percentage of the general population. We discuss hormones, endocrine disruptors, longevity hacks, hormone replacement therapy and so much more. On a side note, this was a very meaningful podcast because my little girl Simba the Pomeranian was by my side the whole podcast and shortly after said farewell and took her last breath after 12.5 years. Dave was incredibly kind and...
2024-07-131h 21Gut Gang PodcastThe most Masculine and Motivating Podcast you'll listen to today. With Ryan HawkesIn this episode I sat down with a beast of a human being and a real gentle giant, Ryan Hawkes. Ryan comes from a small Eastern Town in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. He's a serial entrepreneur, business coach, speaker and leader. This interview we discuss entrepreneurship, motivation, the difference between toxic and honorable masculinity and ultimately how to live a life on purpose.
2024-07-032h 19Gut Gang PodcastCold Camp Podcast with Nick McNaughtI have to apologize in advance, my audio conked out on me, and we didn't know until after. Nick's audio is great, and that's the main thing. In this episode, we discuss cold camp, the benefits of cold and hot exposure, nutrition, stress management, entrepreneurship, business, and much more. Nick is one of the most outdoorsy people I know. He's humble, genuine, and he's on a mission! I hope you enjoy this episode minus my faulty audio!
2024-06-141h 27Gut Gang PodcastDr. Tom O'Bryan discusses Gluten and InflammationIn this episode, I sit down with world-renowned functional medicine expert, Dr. Tom O'Bryan at his home in Costa Rica. Dr. Tom has been teaching globally for the last 40+ years. He's an international best selling author (2 books) of The Autoimmune Fix, & You Can Fix Your Brain. If you've ever heard of gluten free, its because of Dr. Tom. He's lifted the veil for gluten awareness around the world.
2024-06-141h 07
Gut Gang PodcastWhats the difference between an osteopath, a massage therapist and chiropractor?In this episode we sit down with Brendon Talbot whos an osteopath located in Toronto Canada. We discuss autonomics, digestion, athletics and how to listen to the body in order to bring about healing.
2024-05-081h 23Gut Gang PodcastThe powerful healing of retreats in Costa Rica with Lisa MorrisIn this episode, live from Costa Rica at Divina Vida we sit down with Lisa Morris, stewardess of the farm and retreat center. Sitting down with Lisa was therapeutic in and of it self. She embodies Devine feminine energy that can be healing for even the toughest, rock solid personalities. From breath work, to grounding, the healing vibrational frequencies of the jungle to the magic of Mama Cacao this discussion covers it all. If you're looking to get away for a personal retreat away from it all to disconnect and unwind, I strongly recommend you take a visit to...
2024-04-291h 08
Gut Gang PodcastThe Mental and Physical state of Canada during and post Pandemic with Jonathan HarveyIn this episode we sit down with Jonathan Harvey from Blndr News .
Jonathan is a highly respected voice among Canadian and American entrepreneurs as well as many others who were, and are frustrated with the Canadian government's policies and ongoing legislations that make it so difficult for business owners, especially during the last few years. Jonathan discusses his entrepreneurial challenges as well as insights as to where we're headed and what we can do as Canadians. Its a great conversation, he's very well spoken and provides some great lessons and value. I hope you enjoy this episode.
2024-04-101h 13
Gut Gang PodcastMental Health, IV Vitamin Therapy, NAD, Addiction and so much moreIn this episode we sit down with Biohacking Enthusiast, Mental Health Advocate, Registered Nurse, Bikini Athlete, Vitamin Drip Expert Marie Gold RN. Marie Gold is a friend and colleague that shares some highly valuable lessons in this interview. She discusses how to recognize early symptoms of depression and how to help someone navigate their challenges. She also dives deep into suicide awareness and shares for the first time some personal experiences that have ultimately shaped her making her the expert that she is today. This interview I strongly believe could save someone's life, so if you know someone who's...
2024-03-251h 23
Gut Gang PodcastOver 1000 Consecutive Cold Plunges. How did he do it?In this episode we sit down with Toronto's Ice King Ron Batuigas. He's famously known in Toronto as "I'm with Ron" as he was a highly successful Night Club Promoter. But after Covid, something happened. Ron went from partying and going to bed as the sun was rising, to now he's embraced a healthy lifestyle, waking up with the sunrise embracing cold water therapy. Ron discusses the power of personal branding, living an authentic life as well as sobriety. This episode was a joy to be part of, I hope you learn from Ron, I know I have!
2024-02-2158 min
Gut Gang PodcastPsoriasis Success Story, from painful inflamed skin to glowing radiance!In the first of 10 episodes of Season 1, we sit down with Veronica who's one of my early Gut Rehabilitation Graduates. Before Veronica embarked on her gut healing journey, she was challenged with major skin issues, depression, adhd, a weak immune system from taking multiple rounds of antibiotics as well as was living a typical lifestyle of a young girl in her 20's. Working lots partying lots and poor diet. Listen to how she turned it around and how she struggled yet found faith and success.
2024-01-221h 03