I know how overwhelming it can be. There's so many things on our to-do lists, and working on health issues can feel so BIG! Where to begin??

When my son Isaac was diagnosed with severe OCD and anxiety in 2014, I was busy homeschooling four children, writing a cookbook, teaching cooking classes, working part time, answering hundreds of messages and emails each week... it was a lot. But I knew that our health was more important than everything else, so I made that my priority and started the family on a gut-healing diet.

We jumped straight in to diet changes, hoping for fast results. But going “all in” overnight was too much. I soon felt exhausted, overwhelmed, and burnt out, and realised a gentler approach was needed.

I started again, slowly. I began adding in healing foods gradually and adjusting our habits little by little instead of trying to change everything at once. I learnt that something is better than nothing, and stopped worrying about doing everything perfectly. Over time, the improvements for our family were life-changing.

This “Getting Started with Gut Healing” guide will help you begin working on some of the basics for healing with food. I’ve also included a short video from my Health Reset program where I share our family’s story, to encourage you in your own health journey.

Start with whatever feels most doable to you. Gradually add in more healing foods as you feel ready. And if you'd like more in-depth guidance and support - with videos, recipes, meal plans, cooking classes, and live Q&As - my Health Reset program is here for you!

In this program, I gently guide you through food and lifestyle practices that will help you improve your health:

• Organisational skills, and tips for reducing the clutter in your mind, body & home, to create space for healing
• How to add gut-healing foods into everyday meals with recipes your family will love
• Simple swaps and nourishing treats that make healthy eating doable and enjoyable
• Practical ideas to help you simplify your cooking, with meal planning and batch prep tips that will save you time and money
• My tips for building healthy habits into your everyday life

If you need some mentoring and motivation to get started, I'm here to help!