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"For the first time since my diagnosis, I felt genuinely understood and less alone."
-Jen, peer support client | Functional Dyspepsia
About
I'm Christy, a working Mum of two in my late 30s, living in the UK. In January of 2025 I realised I had been quietly battling a chronic condition without knowing it, gradually increasing in severity for a couple of years. By this point symptoms were loud enough that I could no longer dismiss them.I had mild Gastritis for which I was given a long term prescription of PPIs, and Functional Dyspepsia, the latter I was told I would "just have to live with". Within 2 months my BMI had dropped by 22% to under 7 stone. Underweight, unsupported and dismissed by medical professionals, I researched both conditions extensively and sought my own path back to health; off meds, through dietary changes, lifestyle shifts and holistic practices.I have healed Gastritis, and live with Functional Dyspepsia and IBS. My FD flares, once debilitating, are now fewer and further apart, and no longer run my life. I've got 'me' back.Mind the Gut is a place for hope. Most forums around Gastritis and FD are entirely negative and bleak. The gut heals best when aligned with nervous system healing. One of the things that heals the nervous system, is joy. Hope. Optimism.Mind the Gut exists because this time last year I was desperately searching for someone who would make me feel seen. Someone who had been there. Someone who understood why it's so frustrating when someone says "you're looking well", when you feel anything but. An invisible illness.If you're in that place right now, I want you to know you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. Come say hi. I'd love to hear your story.
Support
Living with a chronic digestive condition can feel incredibly isolating, especially when the people closest to you can't fully understand what you're going through. My 1:1 peer support calls offer an hour of genuine connection with someone who has navigated Gastritis, Functional Dyspepsia, IBS, nervous system dysregulation and the mental load that comes with it. We'll talk about your experience, what you've tried, my journey and what has helped me get to a good place - in a safe, non-judgemental space. So far, I hold a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, but I'm not a medical professional, and these calls aren't therapy, but sometimes speaking to someone who has been there is just what's needed. To heal we need to feel seen. Heard. Held.
t e s t i m o n i a l s
"I recently had a 1 to 1 call with Christy, and from the moment we started, I felt completely at ease. She answered each question with genuine care, empathy and interest - from diagnosis and medication to nutrition, holistic approaches, and navigating life with FD. What I found especially valuable was Christy's willingness to share her own personal experience. Hearing what worked for her, what she would have done differently, and how she continues to move forward gave me both perspective and hope. This was the most supported I've felt since receiving my FD diagnosis - for the first time, I felt genuinely understood and less alone."
-Jen, peer support client
community
Early in 2025 in the depths of my suffering, I was longing to connect with others who, like me were suffering with a chronic gut condition, actively looking to heal. Through Mind the Gut I have now connected with hundreds of people in that exact position. I will be hosting a monthly Zoom Community call to bring people together, with the caveat that whilst it's a space to share our suffering, the idea is to keep it a hopeful and optimistic space (unlike many existing forums).
Sign up link coming soon.
Gut healing chicken korma
Curry night, minus the flare up.A chicken korma without the cream or harsh spices. This recipe was a game changer for me in the early healing days; the joy of joining curry night with none of the risk. The mild spices in this recipe each contain different phytonutrients to nourish the microbiome, and with over 10 plant points it makes for a happy gut. Win win.Ingredients:
Chicken, rice, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, fresh coriander, turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, fenugreek seeds. Optional; chicken stock/broth, garlic/garlic oil, onion, tomato paste, garam masala, greek yoghurt, cook at home poppadoms.Directions:
Step 1 - Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, add grated ginger.
Optional: Stir in garlic and onion if tolerated; not essential. Garlic-infused oil is a good alternative to try, often tolerated by sensitive tummies.Step 2 - Mix: 1 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds. Optional: Tomato paste if tolerated or reintroducing tomato. 1 tsp garam masala.Step 3 - Add spice mix to EVOO. Sear chicken in the oil and spices.Step 4 - Add 2 tbsp ground almonds and 500ml of either broth, chicken stock or water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins or until reduced to a sauce. Allow to stand for 1 minute.Step 5 - Stir in 2 tbsp greek yoghurt (if tolerated). Optional: Add shredded spring greens for an extra gut boost. Chopped coriander and rice to serve.Step 6 (optional) - Some brands of cook at home poppadoms contain only a few ingredients. I fry Pataks in extra virgin olive oil and have had success - no flare. Ingredients are flour, salt, coconut oil and a raising agent (calcium oxide).Enjoy!
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