Module One: The Start Of Something Beautiful

In this module, you’ll give your client a complete primer on gut health.

• The consequences of an unhealthy gut
• The role of inflammation
• Nutrient absorption issues
• Autoimmune and immune-related issues
• 8 Signs You Might be Suffering From Poor Gut Health
• Client Assessment: Is My Gut Healthy?

Module Two: The Gut Microbiome

In this module, your client will learn all about the incredible importance of the gut microbiome!

• A primer on the ecosystem living in your gut
• 6 causes of an unhealthy gut microbiome
• Nutrition foundations for supporting the gut microbiome
• 4 methods for reducing foods that harm the microbiota

Module Three: Nutrition For Gut Health

This module builds on previous modules to provide even more education and actionable changes your client can make through their nutrition.

• Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and microbial fermentation
• The magic of dietary fiber
• Focus on MACs (microbiota accessible carbohydrates)
• Prebiotics & how to get more of them

Module Four: Leaky Gut Syndrome & Inflammation

In this module, you’ll explore the issue of Leaky Gut and help your client heal their gut with some simple practices.

• What is Leaky Gut?
• 12 Symptoms of a Leaky Gut
• The Top Causes of a Leaky Gut
• Bone Broth: Heal Your Gut (includes a simple recipe)

Module Five: Food Sensitivities

In this module, your client will learn about food sensitivities and learn exactly how to identify which foods are wreaking havoc on her gut.

• The difference between food allergies and food sensitivities
• Key symptoms of Food Sensitivities
• 12 Common Foods that can cause issues
• Identify your food sensitivities with a 2-Phase Elimination Diet (step-by-step guide)

Module Six: Common Gut Concerns

In this module, your client will learn about the different gut conditions that can strike at different times, why they occur, and how to manage them.

• What is “Irritable Bowel Syndrome”?
• The causes of common gut concerns (like Constipation, Diarrhea,
• Flatulence, and Heartburn)
• How to manage and reduce these conditions naturally
• Spotlight on Fermented Foods: benefits, tips for incorporating fermented foods into your diet (including a bonus homemade Kombucha recipe)

Module Seven: The Gut-Brain Axis

Learn about the connection between our gut and our brain.

• The gut & serotonin
• Can the microbiome influence our behavior?
• The role of SCFAs on mood & brain heatlh
• How to improve your gut-brain axis
  Probiotics: do you need one, and how to choose the right one for your needs

Module Eight: The Beauty of Dirt

Teach your client about the new findings around the impact of overcleaning on our gut health, and what lifestyle practices can counteract this impact.

• How overcleaning can negatively impact our gut microbiome
• A look at the evidence around the “hygiene hypothesis”
• The benefits of pet ownership
• 6 ways to improve gut health through housecleaning practices

Module Nine: The Impact Of Sleep & Rest

In this module, you’ll explore the impact of sleep deprivation on gut health and the gut microbiome, and how to help your client improve their sleep habits.

• The evidence of the connection between sleep and gut health
• The benefits of sleep on gut health (and overall health)
• Assessment: Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
• 7 Strategies For Improving Sleep

Module Ten: Stress & Your Gut

Stress can have a significant impact on the gut microbiome, and your gut health overall.

• 5 effects of stress & stress hormones on gut health
• Research on the connection between stress and gut health
• Assessment: How Much Stress Are You Under?
• 7 Stress Management strategies for improved gut health

Module Eleven: Active Living & Gut Health

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that exercise can have a positive impact on the gut microbiome.In this module, you’ll teach your client about the benefits the research has shown, and how to choose the right exercise for optimal gut health.

• 5 gut health benefits of regular exercise
• How to choose the right exercise
• The 5 best types of exercise for gut health
• How to be active without “exercising”

Module Twelve: Creating Lifelong Habits to Support Gut Health

Now that your client has spent 12 weeks making over their gut health, in this module you’ll empower them with tools and strategies for maintaining the positive changes they’ve made, and continuing their health journey.

• 6 steps for creating lifelong habits to support your gut health
• 5 tips for monitoring your progress
• How to set effective goals and stay on track: 6 strategies
• Prompts for reflecting on progress and celebrating how far you’ve come