Welcome to Gut Science Wellness!

Science-Backed Strategies for Overwhelmed Mums & Families: Ditch UPF, Boost Gut Health & Save Money.

Hi there, I'm Sarah!

I get it. Juggling family life, work, and the endless quest for healthy, affordable meals can feel impossible. Especially when you're navigating extra complexities like deciphering confusing food labels, sticking to a tight budget, or managing the unique demands of ADHD or perimenopause where "forgetting to eat" or burnout eating is a daily reality.

As a nutrition coach with decades of microbiology research experience, and someone who spent their career teaching complex practical skills to everyone from PhD students to absolute beginners, my mission is simple: to offer science-backed strategies that help you confidently ditch ultra-processed foods (UPFs), nourish your family's gut health, and simplify healthy eating – all without breaking the bank.

Forget restrictive fads, endless complications, or feeling guilty. Here's what you can expect when we work together:

• Real-Life Solutions for UPF & Budget: Get actionable advice that works for everyday supermarkets and real families. Learn how to confidently identify and swap UPFs for delicious, affordable alternatives that actually fit your budget – no "health influencer" ideals, just genuine progress.

• Empowering Habits for Gut Health: We bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, helping you overcome unique food challenges (like picky eaters!) for profound, sustainable results that support a thriving gut microbiome for your whole family.

• Tangible Improvements & Lasting Energy: Reduce inflammation, gain consistent energy, conquer disruptive cravings (often linked to UPFs!), and positively influence your entire family's well-being with simple, nourishing meals.

Ready to swap stress for empowered health and a healthier plate?

What is Health & Nutrition Coaching?

Perhaps you've heard the term "coach" and wondered if it's "just another one of those fads." Health coaching is gaining traction, but at its heart, it's a powerful, person-centred approach that helps bridge a critical gap. In fact, professional coaching is now a recognised role even within the NHS, for its proven effectiveness in supporting people through complex health challenges.

The truth is, while nutrition science has delivered incredible breakthroughs – revealing the profound importance of the gut microbiome for everything from hormones and mood to weight and immunity – knowing what to do is very different from actually doing it. How do you apply complex scientific insights about your unique gut bugs to your busy family life, perimenopause, or the unique challenges of neurodivergence like ADHD?

That's where a coach comes in.

Think of me as your personal guide and accountability partner. My role is to help you:

• Translate Science into Your Life: I take cutting-edge gut science and transform it into realistic, meaningful steps that integrate seamlessly into your everyday.
• Overcome Roadblocks: We work together to identify and shift habits that are holding you back, providing strategies specifically designed for busy mums, perimenopausal symptoms, and neurodivergent challenges like forgetting to eat or burnout eating.
• Feel Empowered: You'll gain the tools and confidence to "wring every bit of usefulness" out of the science, making lasting changes that don't add stress, cost a fortune, or involve restrictive fads.
• Achieve Tangible Results: Experience real improvements in your energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being, finally feeling in control of your health journey.

Coaching isn't about telling you what to do; it's about empowering you to make powerful, sustainable changes that genuinely transform how you feel.