Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I dive into some of the strangest things I do to manage my autoimmune disease. I share my personal insights and experiences using some 'unconventional' approaches that have helped me manage ankylosing...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I explore practical strategies for travelling with an autoimmune disease and specific dietary requirements. I share my own personal experiences from my recent trip to the Faroe Islands and offer some of the...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I explore powerful, practical ways to reduce pain and stress 'in the moment'. I share personal strategies I've developed over the years to help shift into a better, less painful, less stressful state,...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I look at the fascinating relationship between rumination, catastrophising, and chronic pain. I explore the latest research and share personal insights on how our mental states and relationships could affect...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I dive into a groundbreaking new report released by the World Health Organisation. It sheds light on the staggering influence of four major industries - tobacco, ultra-processed foods, fossil fuels, and...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! This is a bonus episode, where I'm going to share one of my homemade recipes with you (MUCH cheaper then buying expensive sachets). This one is for electrolytes and I call it... wait for it... Tommy's Turbocharged...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! This is a Gut Digest episode, where I dive into some of the most fascinating stories and news in the gut health right now. Today, I look at: ✔️ New Study: Intermittent Fasting Success ✔️ New Study: The Western Diet and Chronic...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! Today I look at the curious story of Leonard Trask. It provides possibly the first documented account of what we now know to be ankylosing spondylitis in the US. In this podcast, I look at: ✔️ About Leonard Trask and his...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! This is a Discovery Lab episode, where I run a test on myself, in this case for 2 weeks, on a specific dietary, supplement or exercise change. Today, I look at distilled water! Please note: This is not medical advice. Always...

Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! This is a Gut Digest episode, where I dive into some of the most fascinating stories and news in the gut health right now. Today, I look at: ✔️ Colombia's groundbreaking law on junk and ultra-processed foods ✔️ A compelling...

This is the first of my Gut Rumble Rambles! (Yes, I know, the name needs work). This is a free-form episode where I look at the things I discovered recently that I hope you find useful. Today I look at: ✔️ An essential tip for magnesium supplementation ✔️ J. A. Baker,...

Welcome to the first in our Ankylosing Spondylitis Success Story series! In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by my friend and fellow AS warrior, Nathan Mennel. Nathan has battled ankylosing spondylitis for many years, and today, he shares his incredible journey...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating connection between weather and arthritis. We'll look at how factors like humidity, atmospheric pressure, temperature and wind can impact pain levels and inflammation for those of us with rheumatoid arthritis,...

So many of the health problems we face in modern life are caused by, or exacerbated by, gut health issues. That's because at least 50% of what makes you 'you' is microbial. More importantly, 70% of your immune system resides in your gut. That means when microbial...

The lead-up to your first rheumatology appointment can be a little scary or overwhelming, if you don't know what to expect. What will your rheumatologist be like? What tests will they want to run? Are they going to push a certain medication onto you? But it can also...

Welcome to another Gut Heroes podcast! Changing your diet is hard, really hard. We don't all have time or headspace and modern life makes it even more difficult. We are bombarded with temptation, from every angle. In this episode, I look at why refined sugar and...

Welcome to another Gut Heroes audio podcast. Fasting is a HUGE part of my ankylosing spondylitis protocol. I rarely get flares these days but they do happen from time to time.  When I feel one coming on, fasting is the most effective method I've come across to beat...

Starting an elimination diet, where you're trying to figure out which foods trigger problems for your autoimmune disease or health issue, can be daunting... but the benefits are, for many of us, SO worth it. These are 6 hard-won rules that I suggest following when...

This is an edited transcript of the Gut Heroes Podcast: "How I Use Sauna to 'Melt Away' Pain, Reduce Stress and Boost Energy Levels (My EXACT Method). Listen to the audio version here. Sauna and cold exposure is one of the most effective things I do in my health...

Welcome to the second Gut Heroes audio podcast! Today I'm talking about sauna, cold exposure. I share the exact methods I follow to reduce pain and stiffness, lower stress levels, boost energy and improve mood. Enjoy!

I'm happy to announce the launch of my new Gut Heroes audio podcast! I hope this offers a convenient way to listen, whether you're commuting, doing yoga and balancing on your head or out on a walk. You can access this podcast in all the usual channels (Spotify, Apple...