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Here at the Gutsy Truth we are passionate about helping women break down the barriers of what’s considered normal in health, wellness, relationships, and work. Follow along as we share our stories, interview guests, and grow together as we help each other become gutsy-er versions of ourselves.
We are wrapping up Season 4 with some rapid fire questions. In this episode we ask each other a variety of question to share our thoughts on the what every women needs to know in the modern era. Tune in to learn, be inspired, and to celebrate the end of season 4. Connect with Katelyn… Read More »Episode 54 – Rapid Fire Questions with Katelyn & Abigail
We are thrilled to introduce you to this week’s guest, Stephanie May Wilson. Stephanie is an autthor, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20- and 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. In this episode we talk to her about her brand new book, Create a Life you Love. She… Read More »Episode 53 – Creating a Life you Love with Stephanie May Wilson
This week we are discuss friendships. Friendship can be one of the most beautiful thing in your life. But navigating friendships through different seasons of life can be difficult and take work. In this episode we talk about how we have navigated friendships through different seasons, what we have learned, what’s been hard, how to… Read More »Episode 52 – Navigating Friendships through different Seasons
Today’s guest is, pharmacist and functional practitioner, Crystal Felice. We talk to Crystal about one of our favorite things – hormones. We discuss the 101 of hormones, our cycle and the causes of hormone imbalances. She provides us with tips and trips to support your body so you can thrive and have the energy to… Read More »Episode 51 – The Gutsy Truth about Hormones with Crystal Felice
It can often be our default to compare ourselves to others – how they look, what they wear, what car they drive, etc. We talk about comparison that we have struggled with and hopefully, provide you with the encouragement to recognize what someone has but not compare yourself to them for better or worse. Instead… Read More »Episode 50 – The Gutsy Truth about Comparison
This week we talk to Julianna Lembeck, an award winning author and founder of Taurus, an early stage mental health platform. Julianna shares her mental health journey with us and how it lead her to developing the app, Taurus. We talk about mental health, the power of your words, and how it’s really about building… Read More »Episode 49 – Navigating Mental Health with Julianna Lembeck
It’s the first day of spring, which means spring cleaning is on our mind! If you are ready to swap your household products for healthier options, this episode is for you! We will share our favorite nontoxic household swaps and some simple tips for a healthier home. Connect with Katelyn & Abigail Website // Instagram… Read More »Episode 48 – Non-toxic Household Swaps
In this week’s episode we talk to Jenna Parde. Jenna is Navy wife, mom to two boys, and the owner of Scribbling Grace. Jenna talks to us all about bible journaling, what it is, why you should try it and how you don’t have to be artistic to do it. If you are curious about… Read More »Episode 47 – The Art of Bible Journaling with Jenna Parde
In this week’s episode we discuss how to be gutsy at work. We talk about how to advocate for yourself, how to set boundaries, and how to speak up. Whether you are just starting off in your career or learning how to lead for the first time, we will share the advice we have learned… Read More »Episode 46 – How to be Gutsy at Work
Walter and Bruce are back with Part 2 of The Husbands. In this episode we dive deeper into what our journeys have looked like, what they were most surprised to learn about, and of course, they share something gutsy they have done! Connect with Katelyn & Abigail Website // Instagram Please make sure to subscribe,… Read More »Episode 45 – The Husbands Part 2
This two part series has been worth the wait! You’ve heard all about our healthy journeys and the story of how The Gutsy Truth came to be. Well, now it’s time to hear the story from our husband’s perspectives. In Part 1 you’ll meet Abigail’s husband, Walter, and Katelyn’s husband, Bruce. They share their side… Read More »Episode 44 – The Husbands Part 1
This week we are having a conversation about crunchy toxicity. What is crunchy toxicity? It’s when you feel that you are so overwhelmed with everything around you being toxic that you are paralyzed from living life. We love living a nontoxic and healthy life, but there is also a time and place for modern medicine.… Read More »Episode 43 – How to Overcome Crunchy Toxicity
We’ve talked about the importance of clean eating and avoiding toxins, but what about our oral health? This week we sit down with Genie Timm, a registered dental hygenist, to learn about a holistic approach to oral health. Genie talks to us about the importance of our oral health and shares daily preventative measures that… Read More »Episode 42 – A Holistic Approach to Oral Health with Genie Timm
What’s the #1 question we get? It’s “How do you eliminate Gluten and Dairy?” Well in this week’s episode we share some tips and tricks and mindset flips to set yourself up for success. Whether you already eating gluten free and dairy free or you are about to make the transition this episode is for… Read More »Episode 41 – Tips & Tricks for eliminating Gluten & Dairy
This week we talk with Marcy Bartula, the founder and executive director of Different Day Foundation. A Different Day Foundation is a beacon of hope for women survivors seeking recovery, and healing from prostitution, trafficking and addiction. They provide not just a place to live, but a meaningful job and a sisterhood of support that lasts… Read More »Episode 40 – The Gutsy Truth about Human Trafficking with Marcy Bartula of Different Day Foundation
We’re back with season 4! It’s a new year and we are kicking things off with a discussion about finding your why. Whether you have set New Year’s resolution, goals, mantras etc., we believe in the importance of finding your why. We discuss some simple tips to set you up for success in this year.… Read More »Episode 39 – Finding Your Why
Struggling to find nontoxic and meaningful gifts? Look no further. We’ve compiled our favorite gift ideas for the Foodie, Beauty Lover, Homebody, and Book Worm. These are products we use on a regular basis that are made with ingredients that are clean and nourishing. Tune in to hear to just why we love these products!… Read More »Episode 38 – Inside Scoop of Our Holiday Guide
Amanda Bartel is the owner of White Lotus Pottery. Before becoming a full-time potter, she spent over a decade as an occupational therapist – a profession founded on the idea that meaningful activity is the best way to support health and wellbeing. Amanda shares her journey of becoming a potter, happiness, the beauty behind the… Read More »Episode 37 – The Power of Finding your Flow with Amanda Bartel
This week our topic of discussion is gratitude. Not only is it the week of Thanksgiving, but it’s also National Gratitude Month so it’s the perfect time to talk about gratitude. But why should we practice gratitude and what does it actually look like? We share why it’s so important and the different ways you… Read More »Episode 36 – Practicing Gratitude
This week Kedren Crosby talks to us all about leadership, work culture and tips for success for winning in the workplace. As the founder of Work Wisdom, a B Corporation which enhances the performance of leaders and teams who are seeking to make the world a better place, Kedren is an expert when it… Read More »Episode 35 – Work Wisdom with Kedren Crosby
In this episode, we are taking about rest. How do you define rest? What does rest look like for you? We also discuss the different types of rest – physical, mental, emotional, social, and creative rest, and the difference between macro rest and micro rest. Most importantly, we talk about how you can incorporate more… Read More »Episode 34 – redefining Rest
In this eye-opening episode we shine a spotlight on the silent epidemic of blood sugar imbalance. Join us as Dr. Leigh Anne Rushing discusses the impact of blood sugar levels on your health and why you should care. She talks about how we can take charge of our health and teaches us the simple steps… Read More »Episode 33 – The Silent Epidemic: Blood Sugar with Leigh Anne Rushing
This week we are talking about the 80/20 rule. How do you apply it to your approach to food, movement, products, and even in the workplace? Friends – you have to enjoy life and not live in fear, but you also need to acknowledge whether or not your habits are in line with your goals.… Read More »Episode 32 – The 80/20 Rule
There is so much conflicting information out there about nutrition. Do we count calories? Do we really have to meal prep? Will it actually taste good? In this week’s episode we talk to Tammy Small, an educator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and entrepreneur. She talks about the common misconceptions around nutrition and shares her… Read More »Episode 31 – Nutritional Advice for your Wellness Journey with Tammy Small
Did you know the average american adult consumer eats over 77 grams of added sugar per day? Join us as we expose the gutsy truth about sugar, its impact on your health, and where it hides in everyday products. We’re serving up practical tips to help you reduce your sugar intake and take control of… Read More »Episode 30 – The Gutsy Truth about Hidden Sugars
Jordan Morchat is owner of Color Me Light where she educates, equips and empowers her clients about how to navigate colors, shopping, their wardrobe, makeup, accessories, and literally anything you put on your body. Join us as Jordan teaches us about colors, the importance of doing a color analysis and how to have more light,… Read More »Episode 29: The Importance of Knowing Your Colors with Jordan Morchat
Katelyn has some exciting news – she started a new job! Join us as Katelyn shares how an unexpected job offer presented her the opportunity to choose between staying put or being gutsy. Tune in to hear what she did to make being gutsy the easy thing to do. Connect with Katelyn & Abigail Instagram… Read More »Episode 28 – Katelyn’s New Journey: Embracing the Unexpected
This week we sit down with Liz Winkley to discuss the gutsy truth about sustainability. She talks to us about the impact of fast fashion, how to shift away from single-use products, and the importance of making sustainabile choices over what’s convenient. Liz talks about how we can make mindful choices everyday so we can… Read More »Episode 27 – Understanding Sustainability with Liz Winkley
In this episode, we’re diving into building your board of directors —a network of experts who will support you on your wellness journey. We’ll explore why one expert isn’t enough and why assembling a wellness team is essential. We’ll talk about how it’s okay to fire your doctor and that advocating for yourself is a… Read More »Episode 26 – Building Your Board of Directors
In this empowering episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Courtney Lynch. As a former Marine Corps officer and founder of Lead Star, a renowned leadership development consulting firm, Courtney has so much valuable wisdom on leadership, risk-taking, and the power of betting on oneself. Courtney explains that true leadership is about influencing… Read More »Episode 25 – How to Bet on Yourself with Courtney Lynch
Get ready for an episode that’s all about setting boundaries—a total game-changer for living a gutsy and fulfilling life! Picture this: setting boundaries is like giving yourself a big ol’ dose of self-care and self-respect. It’s about recognizing what’s acceptable, protecting your emotional and physical well-being, and creating healthier connections with others. In this episode,… Read More »Episode 24 – Setting Boundaries for a Gutsy Life
In this profoundly important episode, we have an honest and eye-opening conversation with Bonny Shade. As an advocate for sexual assault survivors and a passionate educator, Bonny has some major goals of ending campus based sexual violence, empowering women, and building better communities. Bonny shares with us invaluable insights on sexual assault and violence. She… Read More »Episode 23 – An Honest Conversation about Sexual Assault & Violence with Bonny Shade
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the gutsy truth about your beauty products. Did you know that the average woman uses 12 personal care products a day, exposing yourself to a staggering 168 chemical ingredients? Many of these chemicals fall under the category of Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can mimic, block, or interfere with the… Read More »Episode 22 – 5 Simple Beauty Swaps
In this energizing episode, we sit down with Tracy Jones, host of the Energy Academy Podcast. Tracy is on a mission to empower women to live their strongest, most vibrant, and grounded lives by optimizing their physical, mental, and emotional energy. Tracy sheds light on the concept of decision fatigue—a common struggle faced by many… Read More »Episode 21 – Managing Decision Fatigue with Tracy Jones
It’s season 3 and we’re back gutsier than ever. We are kicking things off with an exciting update from Abigail. With her daughter starting Kindergarten this August, Abigail decided to embrace the unknown and ditch her day job to start a new season of life as a stay at home mom. Tune in to hear… Read More »Episode 20 – Embracing the Unknown: Abigail’s Gutsy Move
It’s the 4th and final episode of The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating. This week we are discussing Meal Planning Made Simple. Creating a successful meal plan strategy is the key to clean eating. If you don’t know where to start or are feeling overwhelmed with the idea of meal planning, we provide tips and… Read More »The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating – Part 4
It’s Part 3 of The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating. This week we are talking about prioritizing protein and plants. We talk about why eating enough protein and consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables is essential for your health. If you want to learn about how much protein you need to be eating and… Read More »The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating – Part 3
We’re back with Part 2 of The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating. This week we share 5 simple swaps to kickstart your health journey. If you think eating healthy is boring, we are here to prove you wrong. Clean eating is not about restricting yourself, it’s about choosing better options with real ingredients. Tune in… Read More »The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating – Part 2
It’s part one of The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating. Are you ready to prioritize your health and make clean eating a habit? Don’t miss this 4 part series. In part 1 we talk about rehauling your relationship with food. Mindset is a critical part of health journey and we believe it is the most… Read More »The Gutsy Guide to Clean Eating – Part 1
Fun fact: Abigail and I graduated from college 10 YEARS ago! How did that happen?! Also, can we talk about these photos of us! 😅 Anyways, Abigail and I recently had the privilege of talking to a group of women college athletes and it really got us thinking. What would we tell our younger self?… Read More »Episode 19 – 5 Things we would tell our younger self
Who’s ready to learn the Gutsy Truth about thyroid health? Dr. Leigh Anne Rushing is back to discuss Thyroid Health 101. Leigh Anne is a former pill-pushing pharmacist turned women’s functional health coach who helps her clients discover the root cause of illness. In this episode she explains what the thyroid’s role in the body… Read More »Episode 18 – Thyroid Health 101 with Dr. Leigh Anne Rushing
This week we sit down with Hope Helms. Hope is a fine artist who specializes in watercolor Texas landscapes. While she has always been drawn to do creative things, it wasn’t until her husband and her decided to pursue international adoption that her artistic skills began to flourish. Hope talks about how started painting to… Read More »Episode 17 – Creating Beauty with Hope Helms
Chris Thompson is the founder and owner of KLENR, a company that makes natural products such as soap, deodorant, and beard oil using all organic and non toxic ingredients. Before pursuing this entrepreneurial endeavor, Chris served as a Green Beret in 3rd Special Forces Group. It was during his time in the military that he… Read More »Episode 16 – Reducing Chemical Stress with Chris Thompson
In this week’s episode we talk to Abigail’s Physical Therapist, Dr. Kaite Davenport. Katie specializes in dysfunction and disorders of the Temporomandibular Joint and pelvic floor. She is also certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. If you are feeling a little clueless about what all this means, you are not alone. The good news is that… Read More »Episode 15 – Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters with Dr. Katie Davenport
This week we sit down with Dr. Dian Ginsberg and talk everything about hormone imbalances. Katelyn has been working with Dr. Ginsberg since the Summer of 2021 and through that process has learned so much about hormones, gut health, and using food as medicine to achieve optimal health. We’ve learned so much from Dr.… Read More »Episode 14 – Understanding Hormone Imbalances With Dr. Dian Ginsberg
Abigail and I are so excited for you to tune in for this beautiful conversation with our new friend, Lauren Bartleson. Lauren is an author, communications manager, and mental health advocate. Lauren recently published a book called Behind the Facade: A Mental Health Memoir and friends, it’s a must read. We talk about mental health,… Read More »Episode 13 – An Honest Chat about Mental Health With Lauren Bartleson
This week we sit down with Katie Neason, a real estate entrepreneur, active investor and redeveloper. Katie talks to us about her journey of ditching her W-2 in the commercial banking industry and becoming a full time real estate investor. She talks to us about fear and betting on ourselves. She talks about the importance… Read More »Episode 12 – The Importance of Taking Risks With Katie Neason
We’re back! Season 2 of The Gutsy Truth is here! Drop a if you are excited! This week Abigail and I sit down to talk about simple tips to become a healthier you in 2023. We know how overwhelming the start of the year can be with so much information getting thrown at you about… Read More »Episode 11 – 5 Tips for a Healthier You in the New Year
In this week’s episode, we wrap up Season 1 of The Gutsy Truth. Co-hosts, Katelyn and Abigail, talk about what it means to gutsy and why it’s important. They reflect on what we’ve learned from the guests in season 1 and share examples of how they have been gutsy recently. Episode Links The Gutsy Truth… Read More »Episode 10 – How to be Gutsy with Katelyn & Abigail
This week we sit down with Tina Swithin, Author of Divorcing a Narcissist, One Mom’s Battle, and Founder of Family Court Awareness Month which takes place in November. Tina shares her story about how she survived a “Category Five Divorce Hurricane” while acting as her own attorney in a high-conflict custody battle that turned her… Read More »Episode 9 – Divorcing a Narcissist with Tina Swithin
In this week’s episode we sit down with Ashley Siegert, a lifetime manic entrepreneur who began her portrait studio, Fig-Mint Photography in 2011. She talks to us about how her approach of being an entrepreneur first and an artist second helped her successfully build multiple portrait brands and employ many other women in multiple markets.… Read More »Episode 8 – How to be an Entrepreneur First, Artist Second with Ashley Siegert
In this week’s episode we sit down with Sheila Vuckovic. After her oldest son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sheila began researching nutrition and it’s effect on disease processes. She completely overhauled her family’s diet and saw such dramatic changes in her son that it fueled her passion to help others heal with… Read More »Episode 7 – How Nutrition Can Transform Your Health with Sheila Vuckovic
In this week’s episode, we interview Amy McGee, Founder and Creative Director of Botanical Brouhaha and Bloom Trust Co. Amy talks to us about her 20+ year career in the floral industry and how it evolved from growing flowers in her garden to now “flowering with purpose” through an internship program for local teenagers. Quotes… Read More »Episode 6 – How Your Purpose Can Bloom and Grow Over Time with Amy McGee
Christina Driskell is the owner of Driskell Farms. After the birth of her first son in 2016, Christina started making a lot of lifestyle changes in order to have products with clean ingredients for her and her family. What started as a passion for making soap and living a non-toxic life, grew over time and… Read More »Episode 5 – The Importance of Non-Toxic Household Items with Christina Driskell, Owner of Driskell Farms
In this week’s episode we interview Nyri Agajanian about how movement helped her move through e grief of losing her father. She talks about how her pain turned into her purpose to become a NASM certified personal trainer and help other women use movement as a tool to heal through various seasons of life. Quotes… Read More »Episode 4 – Navigating Grief with Movement featuring Nyri Agajanian
In this week’s episode we interview Dr. Leigh Anne Rushing, a former pill-pushing pharmacist turned women’s functional health coach. She talks about Functional Medicine, how we can heal ourselves through food and lifestyle changes, and the importance of being your own health advocate. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Quotes Mentioned “The body was… Read More »Episode 3 – Dr. Leigh Anne Rushing on Functional Medicine and Being Your Own Health Advocate
Hey Ya’ll. Welcome to The Gutsy Truth. In this episode, Abigail Noel, co-host of the The Gutsy Truth Podcast, shares her story of postpartum. She talks about how for so long she wasn’t able to pinpoint specific symptoms or diagnosis for feeling not like herself, and how she turn her grit into resilience. Listen on… Read More »Episode 2 – Abigail’s Story
Hi Friends! Welcome to The Gutsy Truth Season 1. In this episode, Katelyn Brown, co-host of the The Gutsy Truth Podcast, shares her story of infertility. She talks about how she was diagnosed with PCOS, the barriers she had to overcome along her journey, and how she has become empowered to share her story. Listen… Read More »Episode 1 – Katelyn’s Story
Hey it’s Katelyn & Abigail! Here at the Gutsy Truth we are passionate about helping women break down the barriers of what’s considered normal in health, wellness, relationships, and work. Follow along as we share our stories, interview guests, and grow together as we help each other become gutsy-er versions of ourselves. Listen on Apple… Read More »Welcome to the Gutsy Truth