Gutsy Talks
Welcome to Gutsy Talks—the space for real, unfiltered conversations about healing your gut, calming your mind, and learning to love food again. Whether you're just starting your gut health journey or you’ve been on this path for a while, I’m here to share insights and honest, ah-ha moments that can help transform your health.
Join me, Rachel Larsson (she/her), your host, naturopath and nutritionist, as I chat with top health experts and thought leaders from around the world. Together, we’ll dive into the latest in holistic and scientific approaches to gut health and explore the deep connections between your gut and overall well-being. No fluff, just real talk on what it truly takes to feel empowered, healthier, and more in tune with your body.
Gutsy Talks
Episode 26: Master Your Mind-Gut Connection Through Hypnotherapy with Natalie Gardner
In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie Gardner, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and biofeedback practitioner with a strong focus on the gut–brain connection. Natalie is the founder of Altramind Hypnotherapy and works closely with people experiencing anxiety, digestive symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation, often using gut-directed hypnotherapy as a core part of her work.
In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapy can reduce gut symptoms by regulating stress responses, supporting the vagus nerve, and helping people understand the powerful connection between their thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and digestive health. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sensitive gut could be supported through the power of the mind, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we chat about:
- What gut-directed hypnotherapy is and how it differs from traditional hypnotherapy
- How a hypno-psychotherapist works with clients
- The gut–brain axis and its role in conditions like IBS
- How stress and emotional experiences impact gut health
- What’s happening in the brain and body during gut-directed hypnotherapy
- The role of the autonomic nervous system and vagus nerve
- Gut conditions and symptoms that may benefit from hypnotherapy
- How hypnotherapy compares to approaches like the low FODMAP diet for IBS
- How long it takes to see results and whether benefits last
- Digital hypnotherapy platforms vs in-person sessions — benefits and limitations
- What to look for in a qualified hypnotherapy practitioner
- Simple self-help tools to start calming the gut–brain connection today
- Natalie’s #1 piece of advice for supporting gut health and nervous system regulation
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