Why didn’t our grandparents have food allergies, eczema or ADHD, but our kids do? Food allergies in children have increased by almost 50% between 1997 and 2011. One in almost two kids now lives with a chronic health issue like eczema, asthma, and ADHD.
Genes can’t change that much…that fast. But our environment has. Our food has. And our pace of life definitely has. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest reasons our kids are getting sicker and what you can start doing today to turn it around.
Did your grandparents have food allergies, eczema or ADHD?
Mine didn’t. They ate butter, bread, and berries without fear, yet somehow they were fine.
Fast-forward a few generations and half of all kids now live with a chronic condition. Every classroom has an allergy-free policy. Every café has an allergy menu. Food reactions, skin rashes and anxiety are everywhere.
So, what changed?
In this episode, I unpack the truth behind the rise of childhood illness and share how, in just three generations, we’ve gone from real food and slow living to chemical overload and constant stress.
You’ll learn:
Because the problem isn’t our genes, it’s what we’ve done to them. And the best part? Every small change you make, a real meal cooked from scratch, a few minutes of sunshine, less chemical exposure, helps your child’s body remember how to heal.
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Fussy eating isn’t a phase, it’s a warning sign. Behind every picky eater is a biological imbalance: gut issues, food sensitivities, or nutrient deficiencies that hijack your child’s taste buds and digestion.
Most fussy-eating strategies miss the root cause, which is why progress feels impossible and frustrating. In this episode, you’ll learn how to uncover what’s really going on and discover simple, proven strategies to help your child love food again (or even for the first time). Because like any health condition, we don’t want to just manage fussy eating.
We want to heal it.
If you’ve tried all the classic picky-eater strategies; one-bite rules, sticker charts, hiding veg and nothing’s working, you’re not alone. Most of these methods target behaviour, not biology.
Fussy eating is usually driven by what’s happening inside the body: gut imbalances, food intolerances, sensory sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies. When biology is off, kids crave white foods, lose trust in food, and mealtimes become a battleground.
But when you support biology first, behaviour follows. Your child isn’t being difficult; their body is asking for help. With consistent, kind upgrades, fussy eating shifts from daily battle to steady progress and family meals feel human again.
You’ll also learn how to spot the early red flags, what kids actually need on their plate, and which common habits quietly sabotage appetite. Because once you fix the biology, everything else starts to flow.
In this episode, I’ll help you uncover what’s really going on and share my ROOTS Framework to transform fussy eating at the root cause:
R - Restore the Gut: Rebalance the microbiome so cravings calm.
O - Observe Triggers: Identify and reduce inflammatory foods without fear.
O - Optimize Meals: Upgrade family favourites, sneak and swap, no stress required.
T - Teach by Example: Create safety and curiosity through exposure and connection.
S - Supplement Smart: Target nutrient gaps for better appetite and taste buds.
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If your child’s eczema won’t heal no matter how many creams, diets or doctors you’ve tried, this episode will give you the answers you’ve been searching for. I share two powerful, natural eczema treatment paths that helped my family recover. One focuses on gut health and food triggers, the other on viral and liver healing developed by the MedicalMedium. Discover what eczema really is, why creams alone can’t fix it, and how to restore your child’s skin and heal.
If you’re exhausted running on empty, up through the night, comforting your child while they’re scratching until their skin bleeds, wondering why nothing seems to work, my heart goes outto you. I remember those nights with my own son: the tears, the guilt, the endless questioning, and the quiet fear that things might never change.
But they did. And in this episode, I’m sharing the two healing paths that finally brought freedom from eczema to my family, after years of flare-ups, sleepless nights, and frustration.
The first path focuses on gut healing - identifying food triggers, repairing the gut lining, and reducing inflammationnaturally through nourishing, allergy-friendly meals. The second takes a deeper dive into the viral and liver connection popularised by the Medical Medium, which revealed the hidden role of viruses and toxins in chronic skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
You’ll discover what eczema really is (and isn’t), why steroidscreams can’t fix it, and how healing the body from the‘inside out creates’ lasting results on the skin. I’ll walk you through the simple, practical steps that turned our family’s health around, steps that you can start using right now to calm flare-ups, restore your child’s confidence, and bring peace back to your home.
Because once you understand the root causes of eczema like gut imbalances, food sensitivities, liver overload, and viral triggers, you finally have the power to heal and recover.
No matter how long you’ve been struggling with eczema, there is always a path forward. The body knows how toheal, it just needs the right support.
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What if the antibiotics your child took years ago are still affecting their health today? In this emotional episode, I share the hidden risks of antibiotic overuse, the mum guilt I still carry from my own son’s story, and the heartbreaking journey my mum went through. You’ll also learn five practical steps to repair the gut whether your child is currently taking antibiotics or it happened years ago.
Antibiotics are one of the most overprescribed and misunderstood medications in children’s health. In this episode of Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life, I share two deeply personal stories: my son’s recurring ear infections that led to chronic health issues, and my mum’s devastating decline after years of repeated antibiotics.
These stories are hard to share, but they highlight a powerful truth: what feels like a harmless prescription or decision in the moment can have long-term consequences for our immunity, gut health, and overall wellbeing.
But the good news is this…it’s never too late to turn things around.
In this episode you’ll learn:
If you’ve ever felt the weight of mum guilt or regret from past decisions, this episode will remind you that you’re not stuck. The gut can heal, health can shift, and the future really canbe different for your child and yourself.
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References
1. Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2020) – Early antibiotic use linked to higher risks of asthma, eczema, ADHD & more. Read the study
2. ScienceDaily (Nov 16, 2020) – Summary of Mayo Clinic findings for parents. Read the article
3. Neuroscience News (Nov 16, 2020) – How antibiotics before age 2 can disrupt gut health. Read the article
What if colic, reflux, eczema, or behavioural issues aren’t “just a phase,” but a sign of hidden food intolerances? In this episode, I share my son Cooper’s story and the exact steps I used to uncover his food triggers, heal his gut, and reverse all his symptoms.
When my son Cooper was a baby, he reacted to almost everything he ate. He was down to just 10 safe foods. His reflux, eczema, and allergies were overwhelming and so was the fear that nothing would change.
But everything shifted when I discovered how to identify his hidden food intolerances and restore his gut health. By 18 months, he was symptom-free and today, he eats everything (without reacting).
This episode is for every mum who feels stuck, overwhelmed, and out of options. You’ll discover the exact process I used, the same HEAL™ framework I now teach inside my Gut Health Course so you can help your child too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The surprising early signs of food intolerances in babies, kids, and adults
Why standard allergy tests often miss food intolerances (driving symptoms)
How to identify which foods are causing reactions (the key to getting relief)
The best order to eliminate foods (without confusion or overwhelm)
The critical gut-healing step most elimination diets miss
How to safely reintroduce foods with the best chance of success
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where do I even start to help my child feel better?” Start here.
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What if the very foods you think are relatively “healthy” are actually fuelling your symptoms? In this episode, I reveal the top 3 foods that consistently driving fatigue, anxiety, autoimmune flares, thyroid issues, hormonal imbalances, and more.
For years, I thought I was doing all the right things; eating well, exercising, trying to stay healthy. But I was still exhausted. Still inflamed. Still stuck in a cycle of migraines, depression, and autoimmune flares.
The missing link? Food triggers hiding in plain sight.Not allergies. Not something you’ll see on a blood test. But foods that quietly inflame the gut, overload the immune system, and create a ripple effect of symptoms in both adults and kids. In this episode, you’ll learn:
The shocking stat that 9 in 10 people have food sensitivities and most don’t even realise it
Why test results can come back “normal” while food is still driving symptoms
The 3 top foods most likely to trigger fatigue, eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, gut issues and more
Simple swaps and delicious alternatives to start crowding out the culprits without feeling deprived
How removing just one food for 2 weeks can spark a massive health breakthrough
This episode has the power to change everything you thought you knew about “healthy eating.” Because once you see the connection between food and symptoms, you’ll never look at your pantry the same way again.
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Gut health doesn’t need to be complicated. In this episode, I break down the 3 simple steps to restore balance in your gut, reduce inflammation, and transform your health, without extreme diets, expensive supplements, or endless tests.
Gut health impacts everything: your energy, mood, hormones, immunity and chronic health issues. But most people don’t know where to start.
In this episode, I share the 3 essential steps to epic gut health that I’ve seen transform lives time and time again over the past decade. These are science-backed, practical strategies that actually work in real life, especially for busy women and mums who want results without overwhelm and confusion.
This is not about strict diets, expensive supplements, or endless testing. It’s about building a new relationship with food and supporting the trillions of “good bugs” in your gut. Because when your good bugs thrive, you do too.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How gut health impacts energy, mood, hormones, and immunity
How to reduce pathogens in the gut like viruses, yeasts, and parasites (step 1)
How to add more beneficial bacteria to correct gut dysbiosis (step 2)
The most effective probiotic foods (and kid-friendly ways to get them in)
Why fibre is king for gut health and how to eat more without overwhelm (step 3)
Simple meal ideas and food swaps that make gut healing delicious and realistic for the whole family
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to start improving your gut health today with strategies that are simple, doable, and life-changing.
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Everyday choices from food to stress to toxins are slowly fuelling inflammation in the gut. In this episode, I uncover the 6 biggest gut disruptors driving fatigue, anxiety, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, eczema, and more.
Today’s episode is all about what’s driving inflammation. Because to restore gut health and your vitality, you first need to understand what’s working against you.
I’ll walk you through the 6 biggest disruptors that inflame the gut, overload the immune system, and throw hormones and mood out of balance. From hidden dangers in the modern diet to toxins in our kitchens, personal care products, and even medications, these disruptors are everywhere.
Once you know them, you can start making powerful upgrades at home, and in this episode, I’ll also share the best replacements and simple swaps you can make straight away. All these micro steps add up to make a huge difference in your overall health, not just for you, but for your entire family.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to spot the gut disruptors in your own life and start making simple changes that reduce inflammation, restore balance, and put you back in control of your health.
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Our kids are now predicted to live shorter lifespans than us. In this episode, I reveal the hidden link behind the rise in allergies, eczema, ADHD, anxiety and more and how understanding gut health can change that trajectory.
This episode may feel quite confronting… but it gives you the answers to your “why’s” and therefore solutions.
Nearly 1 in 2 children in the U.S. has at least one chronic health condition. Allergies, eczema, asthma, ADHD, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts are skyrocketing. This isn’t genetics or bad luck. It’s a health crisis fuelled by treatments that focus on symptoms instead of addressing the root cause: inflammation in the gut.
In this episode of Heal Your Gut. Heal Your Life., I not only reveal the hidden gut connection behind these rising statistics, but I also break down what gut health really means. You’ll finally understand terms like gut microbiome, dysbiosis, and leaky gut in a way that makes sense and see how they directly connect to your child’s symptoms.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
When you know better, you can do better. You’ll leave this episode with a clear understanding of gut health basics and the confidence to start making powerful changes at home that will support your gut microbiome. Because when your gut microbes thrive. You do too.
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In this first episode, I share the wake-up call that turned my health around from severe depression, chronic fatigue and daily meds to thriving again, and why gut health was the missing piece. You’ll learn the two simple changes that transformed my life, how to overcome symptoms, and one small step you can take this week to start healing your gut. Because the truth is, gut health isn’t complicated, and when you heal your gut, you really can heal your life.
In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my own health journey, from chronic fatigue, severe depression, weekly migraines, asthma, hay fever, and daily medication to finally discovering the missing piece that changed everything: gut health.
And the surprising part? I stumbled into it by accident. At the time I had no clue about nutrition, I wasn’t a health coach and I didn’t know what I was doing or why. I was just desperate for change. But the results were life changing.
What I learned through this experience is that gut health isn’t complicated. You don’t need endless tests, supplements, or superfoods to see results. Once you understand the basics and apply simple strategies at home, everything begins to shift. Symptoms ease, energy returns, and life starts to open up again.
In this episode you’ll learn:
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This podcast is here to empower you with simple, practical steps that actually work so you can reclaim your energy, restore your health, and raise kids who thrive.
Welcome to Heal Your Gut. Heal Your Life, the podcast for women everywhere who are ready to take back their health and raise kids that thrive.
I’m so excited to share this brand-new podcast with you! Season 1 officially launches Wednesday, 10th September with Episode 1.
Here’s the truth: almost 1 in 2 kids and 1 in 2 women are struggling with chronic health issues like allergies, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, IBS, fatigue, autoimmune disease and more. Not because our bodies are broken… but because we’ve become disempowered in a cycle of symptom management instead of treating the root cause.
This podcast is here to change that.
I’m Sharon Selby, gut health mentor, Today Show guest expert, and mum of two boys. I’ve taught over 25,000 students through my courses, membership, and online classes how to restore gut health and change their family’s health. And now, I get to share it with you too.
In Season 1, you’ll get 12 bite-sized solo episodes (around 20 minutes each) that build your knowledge step by step.
You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to:
No fancy tests. No expensive supplements. No late-night Googling. Just me as your personal health coach in your pocket, helping you cut through the noise, understand gut health, and take powerful action for you and your kids.
I can’t wait for you to tune in. I hope you find it helpful, empowering, and life changing.
Make sure to hit follow now so you don’t miss Episode 1 dropping Wednesday morning, 10th September. (Plus, I’ve got special prizes for my founding first listeners!)
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