The Gutology Podcast

In this episode, we share the origin story of Gutology, how years of digestive issues, antibiotic use, and scepticism led to a complete rethink of health, bacteria, and modern living.

We explore the connection between the gut, oral microbiome, immune system, and home environment and why the cultural obsession with “killing 99.9% of bacteria” may be working against us.

We also discuss:

-How oral health links to systemic inflammation

-Why Western lifestyles are shrinking microbial diversity

-The philosophy behind microbiome-first oral care

-What low-tox living looks like in the real world

-This is the story behind the brand and why we believe the future of health isn’t sterile. It’s symbiotic.

For studies, products, and further reading, see the show notes below.

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The Future of Healthcare: From 10-Minute Appointments to Whole-Body Healing

What if healthcare gave you time to tell your whole story?

In this episode of the Gutology Podcast, Julia is joined by Andie Siggers and Dr Priya Bhana, founders of Mosaic Medical, to explore a different way of working with chronic and complex health conditions.

After years as NHS GPs, the Mosaic team noticed a familiar pattern: patients cycling through appointments, referrals, and prescriptions without anyone stepping back to ask what might be driving the pattern underneath. Functional medicine offered a broader lens: not a rejection of conventional care, but an expansion of it.

Together, we explore:


Why chronic illness is rarely about one system — or one diagnosis


How gut health, hormones, immunity, pain, fatigue, and mood are deeply connected


The role of stress, trauma, and nervous system regulation in physical symptoms


Why medication doesn’t need to be “all or nothing”


How root-cause medicine builds understanding, not just labels


Why healing is a process, not a protocol


Navigating health information, AI, and testing without overwhelm

A recurring message throughout the conversation is simple but powerful: symptoms are signals. When we learn how to interpret them- rather than silence them- real change becomes possible.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of “normal results” but ongoing symptoms, this episode offers insight, validation, and a grounded sense of hope.

You can find Julia on Instagram @juliadavies_nutrition.

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What if your mouth was the missing link in your overall health?

In this episode, dentist James Goolnik shares why oral health is about far more than brushing, flossing, and fillings and how the mouth acts as a powerful gateway to the gut, brain, sleep, and long-term wellbeing. Drawing on over 25 years of clinical experience, James explains how modern dentistry is shifting from “drill and fill” to a truly functional, whole-body approach.

We explore the oral microbiome, bleeding gums, snoring and sleep apnoea, tooth grinding, nutrition, blood sugar, stress, and why many chronic health issues may start in the mouth. James also breaks down practical, evidence-based tools you can use right away from tongue scraping and mouth taping to smarter brushing, sleep tracking, and personalised dental care.

This conversation connects dentistry, functional medicine, and lifestyle medicine in a way that will completely change how you think about your teeth and your health.

In this episode, we cover:


Why the mouth is the gateway to the gut and brain


The oral microbiome and chronic inflammation


Bleeding gums, “leaky gums,” and systemic disease


Sleep, snoring, sleep apnoea, and dental solutions


Tooth grinding, stress, and nutrient deficiencies


Sugar, snacking, blood glucose, and dental health


Why mouthwash may be doing more harm than good


Simple daily habits to protect your teeth for life

Whether you’re interested in gut health, longevity, functional medicine, or preventative care, this episode will give you a completely new perspective on oral health and why it matters far beyond your smile.

You can find James on Instagram @jamesgoolnik and as always, Julia is @juliadavies_nutrition.
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This week, Julia sits down with Katie Ward, Managing Director at Microbz, to explore how soil microbes could be the missing link between planetary and human health. 

From the hidden effects of glyphosate to how reconnecting with nature can restore both soil and gut ecosystems, this episode dives deep into the biology of balance and the microbes that heal us from the ground up.

01:00 – Katie shares how Microbz began and the link between soil microbes and human health

02:21 – The shocking truth about what pesticides do to soil life

05:05 – Julia explains how glyphosate disrupts our microbiome and protein synthesis

07:01 – Why rebuilding soil biodiversity could be the key to reversing chronic disease

13:00 – The cost of modern food systems & why nutrient density matters more than ever

20:00 – Grounding, gardening & reconnecting with the soil: nature’s immune therapy

23:00 – Katie’s personal story: using microbes to heal her daughter’s gut health

35:00 – Inside the Microbz fermentation process: how living cultures are brewed like nature intended

40:00 – Julia & Katie on microbial balance and why 80% of microbes are “swing voters”

55:00 – Their shared vision: restoring soil, restoring health

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Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies sits down with nutritional therapist Muriel Wallace-Scott to unpack how the immune system really works, reveal the hidden triggers behind rising autoimmune conditions, and share practical strategies to calm inflammation and support lasting health.

00:39 Muriel’s Journey

02:43 Examples of Autoimmune Conditions

03:45 Hashimoto’s Disease

04:56 Anti-TPO and Anti-TG Tests

05:39 The Role Of The Autoimmune System

07:25 The Hygiene Hypothesis

10:08 How Screens and Snacks Are Gutting Your Immune System

11:23 How Dirt and Dogs Supercharge Your Microbiome

12:38 Intestinal Permeability & Bodily Barriers

15:56 Environmental Triggers

18:38 UTIs & Dysbiosis

19:34 How Does The Body’s Autoimmune Response Work?

21:33 Vitamin D Deficiency

24:32 You Can’t Out-Supplement Unhealthy Habits

25:50 Can The Body Really Heal Itself?

28:10 Caller 1 - Is Glutathione Helpful For Crohn’s Disease?

34:22 Caller 2 - Ever Since My Root Canal, I’ve Felt Awful

43:06 Autoimmune Clinic Consultation Overview

45:21 Muriel's Approach To Testing

46:19 Test Results: Save Copies

47:36 No-Cost Tips for Managing Autoimmune

50:38 Stress, Sleep & Blood Sugar

52:42 Small Habits, Massive Impact

53:31 Are Supplements Truly Essential?

55:02 Some Key Nutrients

57:23 Record Your Timeline

58:50 Track Your Symptoms

01:00:10 Why Protecting Your Nervous System Matters

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