The Girls Fuel Podcast

If you’ve spent hundreds (or thousands) on supplements, gut testing, and protocols… and you’re still bloated, reactive to foods, or stuck with the same symptoms OR you're just starting to dive into the root cause of your symptoms and want to do it right — this is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common gut protocol mistakes I see in practice (and ones I’ve made myself)

Because it’s not that you're just a lost cause,
you’re likely just being given the wrong approach.

We get into:
Why you feel worse (or nothing at all) on gut protocols

Why antimicrobials, probiotics, or “leaky gut powders” aren’t working

The WHY behind your symptoms and test results (what’s actually driving them)

What your gut actually needs to heal — and in what order

And I walk you through my 3-phase gut healing framework so you finally have a clear plan of what to do next!

If you’re dealing with bloating, food sensitivities, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, or skin issues, and feeling like nothing is working — this is for you!

Because healing your gut isn’t about doing more…
it’s about doing the right things in the right order.

Want help figuring out what step to take next? Click here to book a free Gut Health Clarity Call with me: https://calendly.com/hayleec-rd/gut-clarity-call

We’ll walk through your symptoms, what you’ve already tried, what may be getting missed, and map out a clear, personalized next step so you’re not guessing anymore.

You’ve tried everything to regulate your nervous system…
Breathwork.
Meditation.
Journaling.
Morning routines.

And maybe they help… a little.
But you still feel:
Anxious or on edge

Overstimulated easily

Tired but wired

Like your digestion flares easily

Like you just can't handle stress anymore

So you start wondering…
“Why isn’t this working for me?”

In this episode, we’re diving into a missing piece of the nervous system conversation that almost no one is talking about:
👉🏻 Your gut.

Because nervous system regulation isn’t just mental—it’s physiological.

And if your body is dealing with gut inflammation, poor digestion, blood sugar instability, or imbalances in your microbiome, it’s constantly sending stress signals to your brain.

Which means…
You can be doing all the “right” things
and still feel stuck in a stress response.

Inside this episode, we cover:
Why nervous system regulation tools sometimes don’t stick

The gut-brain connection (and how your body influences your anxiety)

How internal stress shows up as anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling “off”

Why breathwork and meditation are powerful—but not the full solution

The “top-down vs bottom-up” approach to healing

How supporting your gut can help your body actually feel safe again

Because the goal isn’t to force yourself to calm down…
It’s to create a body that can.

If you feel like everything you eat is suddenly bothering you… you’re not alone.
Bloating, gas, fatigue, skin flare-ups, or feeling off after meals...
and no matter how many foods you cut out, your “avoid list” just keeps growing.
In this episode, we’re diving into food sensitivities and food intolerances, and more importantly, why they seem to be getting worse over time.

Because here’s the truth:
👉🏻 It’s not just the food.
👉🏻 It’s your gut.

I’ll walk you through how to actually figure out which foods are triggering your symptoms, the difference between food sensitivities vs food intolerances vs allergies, and why common culprits like gluten, dairy, lactose, FODMAPs, histamine, eggs, and sugar may not be the real problem.

We’ll also cover:
Why your symptoms feel random and unpredictable

The most common signs of food intolerances (bloating, diarrhea, gas, fatigue, skin issues)

How elimination diets work—and why they’re often not enough

The root causes of food intolerances, including low stomach acid, poor digestion, enzyme deficiencies, leaky gut, and gut imbalances

How your gut health impacts your ability to tolerate foods

And most importantly…
How healing your gut can help you reintroduce foods, reduce symptoms, and stop overthinking every meal.

Because the goal isn’t to keep eliminating foods forever.
It’s to rebuild your body so you can actually tolerate them again.

This episode is a heart-to-heart about stepping into 2026 as the strongest, healthiest, most grounded version of yourself.
I’m sharing a big vision shift that’s been unfolding behind the scenes—both in my life and inside Girls Fuel—and the identity work that’s come with it. For the first time in years, I feel deeply pulled toward something I haven’t prioritized in a long time:
✨ Getting in the best damn shape of my life… but doing it the right way.
Not from burnout.
Not from obsession.
Not from restriction.
But from strength, nourishment, nervous system safety, and actual metabolic readiness.
Inside this episode, I’m walking you through:
Why turning 30 and getting married in 2026 shifted how I see myself

The identity transition from “chronically sick girlie” → truly healthy, strong woman

What “best shape of my life” actually means (beyond a number on the scale)

How my early fitness story shaped the goals I’m setting today

Why so many women can’t lose fat in their 30s… and how to finally fix it

The exact way I’m periodizing my own 2026 fitness journey

How to define YOUR version of strength, energy, and confidence for the New Year

A realistic plan for rebuilding muscle, metabolism, and trust in your body

The foundational phase that most women skip (and why it holds them back for years)

If you’re craving a year that feels athletic, energized, and deeply you again—this is the perfect episode to start with.
And if you want to join me in getting in the best shape of our lives in 2026?
Apply here, we can do it together!

In this jam-packed episode, Haylee and Jess break down everything you actually need to know about GLP-1 medications, from how they work to how they impact your gut, appetite, and metabolism. 💊

They dive into:
The science behind GLP-1s and how they help you lose fat

The pros, cons, and real-life digestive side effects

How to support your gut while on them (enzymes, bile flow, motility hacks, and more)

Off-label uses like inflammation support, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction

Who’s a good candidate (and who should fix their gut first!)

Whether you’re on a GLP-1, thinking about starting, or just want to understand the hype, this episode will help you make an informed, empowered choice.

Feel free to reach out on IG if you have any questions!

[This is not medical advice]