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   1. FLO 23: IBS, Candida and Metals with Mary

   Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common issues that Elyse’s clients present with. It can be absolutely debilitating- wondering where the next toilet is, constantly being afraid of getting caught out and not making it, it is a lot of peoples worst nightmare! Surprisingly though, once you start healing the gut, it is a symptom that can resolve quite quickly. Listen in on Mary’s story as she shares her journey with IBS, and how she then begun to address candida and metals.www.elyse

   Oct 23,2019 31:38
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   2. FLO 22: Quick Tips- The BEST Gut Healing Food

   ‘Healing the gut’ has gained immense popularity as the best approach to good health, but is the food most commonly championed as being the best food for gut healing really the right one? Join Elyse as she shares with you what the absolute BEST food for gut healing is, and how to make it! www.elysecomerford.comThe post FLO 22: Quick Tips- The BEST Gut Healing Food appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   Oct 18,2019 11:00
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   3. FLO 21: Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Candida, Parasites and Metals with Becky Plotner

   In this episode, Elyse chats with one of her favourite people- Becky Plotner! Becky is an absolute wealth of information, and in this episode we are privileged to hear some of her own story. Becky Plotner, ND, traditional naturopath, CGP, D.PSc. works as a Certified GAPS Practitioner who sees clients in her office, Skype and phone. She has been published in Wise Traditions, spoken at two Weston A. Price Conferences, Certified GAPS Practitioner Trainings, has been on many radio shows, television

   Jul 03,2019 49:55
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   4. FLO 20: Quick Tip- Nutrition isn’t the answer

   ‘Nutrition isn’t the answer’ is probably not what you expect to hear from a Nutritionist. It is so easy to get caught up in just one aspect of health, and nutrition is one area that gets the most attention. There are many people who believe that if they get their nutrition perfect, the stars will align and they will live a long, happy and healthy life. Nutrition is just one piece of the health puzzle!The post FLO 20: Quick Tip- Nutrition isn’t the answer appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   Jun 19,2019 07:37
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   5. FLO 19: Overcoming Chronic Fatigue with Gemma

   Gemma’s story is quite an incredible one. Gemma has gone from virtually house bound suffering for years with chronic fatigue, to now thriving in her personal life and building her own business. Chronic fatigue is such a widespread issue, and can be so crippling for those who suffer from it. By getting to the root Listen InThe post FLO 19: Overcoming Chronic Fatigue with Gemma appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   Jun 12,2019 29:03
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   6. FLO 18: Quick Tip- Are you getting enough sleep?

   Humans are the only mammals that delay sleep.Three quarters of those who suffer from depression also suffer from a lack of sleep.Getting less than 7 hours sleep each night can make you angry, sad and stressed.Are you getting enough sleep?www.elysecomerford.com The post FLO 18: Quick Tip- Are you getting enough sleep? appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   Jun 05,2019 08:11
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   7. FLO 17: Eczema and Allergies with Abbey

   When your child is unwell and you aren’t finding the answers that you need, things can get very scary and overwhelming. Follow Abbey’s journey with her son Noah and daughter Eve, as she finally finds the answer to deal with her son’s eczema and allergies.If you want to work with Elyse, you can book in a free initial consult here- www.elysecomerford.comThe post FLO 17: Eczema and Allergies with Abbey appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   May 22,2019 47:32
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   8. FLO 16: Quick Tips- I don’t know where to start!!

   Sometimes starting your healing journey/whole food journey can feel absolutely PARALYSING! Where do I  start? Is this even for me? How will I get my kids to eat the food? How will I find the time? What will I eat? What won’t I eat? Arghh I am so overwhelmed!!Well never fear, Elyse Comerford is here to break things down and make that transition to a healing/whole food lifestyle much easier for anyone to implement!hello@elysecomerford.comwww.elysecomerford.comfacebook.com/elysehealthThe post FLO 1

   May 15,2019 12:21
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   9. FLO 15: Allergies and Immunity with Libby

   There is nothing like a shared story to give inspiration and hope on your healing journey. In this weeks episode, Elyse chats with Libby about her amazing journey with GAPS. Libby manages to resolve a long-standing issue, and is amazed at the incredible changes for her kids in the process!The post FLO 15: Allergies and Immunity with Libby appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

   May 08,2019 28:44
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    10. FLO 14: Quick Tips- Don’t Rock The Boat

    When you approach health changes, imagine you are on a boat. What is a drastic change likely to lead to? In this episode, Elyse explains the approach she guides her clients with when making health changes that are sustainable over the long term. It is very easy to get stuck in the ‘diet starts Monday’ mentality, but the secret to real lasting change is very different!You can find Elyse at www.elysecomerford.comThe post FLO 14: Quick Tips- Don’t Rock The Boat appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

    May 01,2019 08:49
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    11. FLO 13: Alexx Stuart on Chronic Inflammation and Mould Illness

    In this episode, we chat to Alexx Stuart about her experience dealing with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) due in part to mould exposure. Alexx Stuart is an educator and change agent who founded Low Tox Life in 2010 after seeing the lack of transparency in our food system, personal care and cleaning products. She’s built a movement that’s non-judgmental, positive and says low tox peeps are a force to be reckoned with! A columnist for Wellbeing magazine, she is also a sought-after s

    Apr 24,2019 01:02:50
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    12. FLO 12: Quick Tips- Follow your intuition…it may lead you to health!

    When we are on a health journey, a lot of us are looking for the ‘answer’. That magic cure/supplement/herb/protocol/practitioner that will fix everything, then if it does we want to tell everyone..THIS is what you all need to do, it works! Well, something we know for sure is that there are thousands of things that work when it comes to health, as there are thousands (millions) of healing stories that are all unique, with something different being the ‘answer’. So the best answer to this? Follow

    Apr 17,2019 10:51
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    13. FLO 11: Hashimotos and Body Image with Shelley Mackenzie

    In this weeks episode we chat to the lovely nutritionist Shelley Mackenzie from Freedom Wellness about her journey with Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Shelley shares her story beginning from the red flags that she ignored, to what she has termed her ‘health storm’ which then ensued. Shelley also chats to us about her journey from a bodybuilder, to her now focus on a healthy body image, and approach to nutrition.You can also find Shelley on The Wellness Couch teamed up with her co-host Jess Naughton on

    Apr 10,2019 34:31
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    14. FLO 10: Quick tip- Bring back the JOY!

    Becoming an adult (and especially a parent!), can mean that life becomes so ‘busy’ and ‘stressful’ with so many things on the to-do list. Well where is the joy in that? In this weeks quick tip, Elyse shares her own experience in bringing the JOY back into life, and why this is so important in your healing journey.You can find Elyse at www.elysecomerford.comThe post FLO 10: Quick tip- Bring back the JOY! appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

    Apr 03,2019 12:49
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    15. FLO 9: Resolving behavioural issues with Mel

    Dealing with behavioural issues in children can be SO difficult for parents…especially when you just know that there is more to it then difficult behaviour. For some parents like Mel, this can lead to pressure from the school for a diagnosis, and decisions being made and labels being selected for your child that you don’t necessarily agree with. In this episode Mel shares with us how she held back that pressure whilst she did everything in her power to resolve her sons behavioural issues through

    Mar 27,2019 36:15
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    16. FLO 8: Quick Tips- The 9 Healing Factors

    Sometimes on this health journey we can hone in on just one are and lose the bigger picture. Elyse learnt the hard way that food isn’t going to fix the whole problem, it as important to look at all the factors that contribute to health. In this episode, Elyse reveals the 9 factors that are essential in healing, and long term good health, some of them may surprise you! When it comes to long term health, there are many pieces to the puzzle, and focussing on these factors is the best place to start

    Mar 20,2019 21:51
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    17. FLO 7: From Hospitalisation to THRIVING with Bri

    You may have read or heard many incredible healing stories from people who have taken charge of their own health, and this is absolutely one of them. There is nothing scarier then when your child is losing weight, seems to be intolerant to everything, and you are in and out of hospital. Bri shares with us a very inspiring story of healing for her son Hendrix, who went from hospitalisation, to now a thriving three year old boy who is happy and healthy. Get the tissues ready!The post FLO 7: From H

    Mar 13,2019 46:34
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    18. FLO 6: Quick Tip- Dealing with Stress

    Ahhh Stress. We all say it these days- “I am stressed, this is stressful, you are stressing me out!” Well, my most important piece of health advice that I will EVER give my clients is….stop the stress. Seriously. Stress is the number 1 thing that is effecting your health right now. In this week’s Quick Tip, I talk about WHY stress is effecting our health so much, and HOW we can start to change this. Dealing with stress is truly a game changer when it comes to health.The post FLO 6: Quick Tip- De

    Mar 06,2019 12:52
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    19. FLO 5: Resolving intolerances and increasing immunity with Amanda

    Sometimes the health issues that you are trying to resolve aren’t clear and sporting a label, this can make it difficult to decide that following a protocol like GAPS is the right approach for your family. Amanda takes us through her journey of deciding GAPS was the right approach, and how this decision worked out for her family.Elyse consults with clients all over the world via Skype and FaceTime. If your family is needing support, you can book a free initial consult here- https://elysecomerfor

    Feb 27,2019 31:29
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    20. FLO 4: Quick Tips- Finding the Root Cause

    When trying to improve our health, the focus can be all about treating the symptoms. In this weeks Quick Tip, Elyse addresses how to look for the root cause, and how addressing this is absolutely the key to flourishing!You can find Elyse at www.elysecomerford.comThe post FLO 4: Quick Tips- Finding the Root Cause appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

    Feb 20,2019 06:18
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    21. FLO 3: Candida, Hormones and Behaviour with GAPS

    This week we hear the story of Angela and her family from quitting sugar, to getting on to the GAPS protocol. Healing is a journey of taking one step at a time, which at times can be overwhelming! Angela is a perfect example of using this gradual approach, and how much can change just taking Listen InThe post FLO 3: Candida, Hormones and Behaviour with GAPS appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

    Feb 13,2019 33:17
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    22. FLO 2: Quick Tips- Taking A Balanced Approach

    When it comes to healing we can get very caught up and focussed on the details, and forget how important it is to find balance in our approach. In this weeks ‘Quick Tip’, Elyse shares ways to find this balance, and how to focus on what is important on your health journey. Quick tips are released every second Thursday (podcast interviews are released on the alternate Thursday) and will cover a range of topics for information and inspiration.The post FLO 2: Quick Tips- Taking A Balanced Approach a

    Feb 06,2019 04:01
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    23. FLO 1: Jo Whitton- My family and GAPS

    Jo Whitton, the mum-preneur, food blogger, author and speaker that we all know and love! Jo’s journey to health is one that has touched thousands, and Mum’s all over the country (and the world) are helping their families to heal using real foods thanks to Jo. This journey of health isn’t always easy, and Jo had spent years trying everything whole foods before turning to GAPS in her darkest moments with son Issac.“He plunged almost overnight into depression, anxiety and severe OCD. After much res

    Jan 30,2019 33:18