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This platform speaks to those who value living a full and magnificent life. Your host Lynda Griparic is a naturopath, nutritionist and yoga teacher with an avid and sometimes awkward interest in all things digestive health, especially bowel movements and the intelligent communication systems that exist in the body. Love and Guts explore all things mindset, brain health, digestive health, pooping patterns, connection, communication and so much more. Its content may challenge you and at times it may get a bit whacky but never too bio-hacky as I like to keep things practical and accessible to all. You will hear strategies that you'll want to apply pronto and that's awesome but please remember that information on this podcast channel is NOT designed to replace the advice from your health practitioner. If you would like some support with your health challenges or goals get in contact. https://bit.ly/2eJLddP

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Check latest episodes from Love & Guts podcast

Bacterial Constipation: Could a Mucus Problem Be Behind Yours?

2026/10/16

#325 If you've tried more fibre, more water, magnesium, even prescription laxatives, and nothing has given you lasting relief, this episode looks at new research that might help explain why. A 2026 study in Gut Microbes found that two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, working together, can break down the protective mucus layer in the colon of mice and cause constipation. I walk through what the research showed, why the mouse evidence is strong but the human evidence is still early, how a low-fibre diet fits in, and why I'm cautious about blanket advice on Akkermansia. I also cover what shotgun metagenomic stool testing can and can't tell us, and where to start if nothing has given you lasting relief. If this sounds like your situation, book a consultation with me and let's work out what's actually driving it. Links: 📅 Book a 1:1 consultation with Lynda: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/book-an-appointment/ 📖 Get Things Moving — Evidence-based guide to overcoming constipation: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/product/constipation-guide-get-things-moving/ 🍵 BetterMe Tea: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/shop/ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or health routine.

90% of Your Serotonin Is in Your Gut — And It Could Be Why You're Constipated

2026/09/09

#324 You've probably heard serotonin called "the happy chemical." But over 90% of the serotonin in your body isn't made in your brain at all — it's made in your gut, and it does a completely different job there. In this episode, I walk through what gut serotonin actually does for motility, why gut and brain serotonin are largely separate systems (even though your gut and brain are still deeply connected, just through other pathways), what can cause reduced gut serotonin production, and what the newest research says about the gut bacteria that may influence it. I'm upfront about what's genuinely proven and what's still early-stage animal research—including a promising, evidence-backed link between fibre, short-chain fatty acids, and serotonin production that ties right back to why fibre matters. Links: 📅 Book a 1:1 consultation with Lynda: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/book-an-appointment/ 📖 Get Things Moving — Evidence-based guide to overcoming constipation: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/product/constipation-guide-get-things-moving/ 🍵 BetterMe Tea: https://www.lyndagriparic.com/shop/ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet or health routine.