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The Shift Season 1 Teaser... What's coming
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
04/19/19 • 4 min
In order for us to change, we need to make shifts. By shifting our health, mindset, habits or direction we can move through discomfort and into the next version of ourselves.
The Shift was born out of the desire to help people to make their shift. It is an audio-documentary style seasonal podcast that will take you on a journey of insight, inspiration and aha moments that are curated to help you to shift.
Season one of The Shift is focused on gut health and will explore all things around digestion, gut health, the microbiome and its link in disease.
Hosted by naturopath and author Katherine Maslen, The Shift is entertaining, engaging and most of all informative. You’ll discover all there is to know about gut health in this easy to digest series.

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Bloating – it’s not your fault, and you’re not alone
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
05/09/19 • 41 min
Stomach complaints, they affect us all eventually. Whether it’s feeling a little bloated, enduring acid reflux or having a less than perfect bowel movement – these are symptoms that many health professionals come across, regularly. But, if these certain types of body functions are so common, how do we know when they’re becoming problematic, and what are some of the real causes of these frequent complaints?
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In Episode #04 of The Shift – Bloating – it’s not your fault, and you’re not alone, Katherine discusses the most complained about known issues surrounding gut health, while also investigating some of their root causes. In this episode, Dr Marvin Singh, Dr Felice Gersh, Dr Vincent Pedre, Dr Tom O’Bryan, Angela Pifer, Dr Aly Cohen, and special guest Lucy team up with Katherine to tackle this topic. From the perfect poo to our intimate areas, Katherine doesn’t hold back from asking the deepest, shy making questions regarding some of the most commonly reported health complaints and whether our gut health has any part to play.
Also within this episode:
- The real life impact of bloating
- Three ways food can cause bloating
- The nature of flatulence, and how to recognise when it’s becoming a problem
- Acid reflux what could be the real causes,
- Why listening to the language of your body is important
- What is the perfect poo?
- The implications of constipation
- Your body’s natural detox systems
- IBS – The diagnostic dumping ground
- A brief introduction to SIBO
- Whatever happened to Lucy?
- SIFO Candida
- Female yeast infections
- What’s going on within women’s vaginal microbiome?
Links to further Information:
Bristol Stool Chart Download Gastroenterology Study November 2014
The Shift Episode #04 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr Marvin Singh
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Dr. Vincent Pedre
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Dr Felice Gersh
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Dr Tom O’Bryan
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Angela Pifer

The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet?
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
05/09/19 • 33 min
The digestive system is a complex structure within our bodies. Its ability to endlessly function – digesting, breaking food down, and extracting vital nutrients is a feat of genius engineering. Therefore, when a component within that system is interfered with there can often be a knock-on effect that could impair digestion.
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In episode #03, The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet? Katherine dives right into the ecosystem of our gut and the potential complications that can occur when certain factors are compromised. She’ll be introducing the concept of your body’s microbiome and how it plays a crucial role in gut health, as well as presenting the concept of integrative care within medical practices.
Also within this episode:
- How our gut’s foundation is critical for our overall health
- How food is broken down and absorbed – the pearl necklace method
- Introducing the microbiome and its impact on the longevity of your health
- What the digestive system actually does
- Stomach acid and its potential link to allergies
- Unnecessary stomach surgeries and the mysteries of the appendix[
- The effect of gallbladder removal on digestion
- Holism within modern medical practices
- The role of integrative care and understanding a patient’s individual needs
Resources:
Time to halt the over prescribing of proton pump inhibitors
The Shift Episode #03 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr Felice Gersh
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Dr Marvin Singh
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Summer Bock
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Dr Tom O’Bryan
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Dr Leo Galland
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Dr William Davis

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I’ve got a gut feeling that you’re going to want to know this
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
05/09/19 • 36 min
Most of us understand that we should maintain a nutritious diet to keep our bodies in good health. However, what if you were to learn that there are other significant roles our digestive system plays within our bodies, besides processing our food for fuel? There’s more going on in our gastrointestinal systems than you may think, so now is the time to explore the real reasons why our gut health truly matters.
Welcome to The Shift, an investigative series that follows naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the dysfunctional nature of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives. Each episode of The Shift features interviews with industry experts in gut and general health from across the globe. They accompany Katherine in tackling the difficult questions surrounding global health. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In episode #1 of The Shift – I’ve got a gut feeling that you’re going to want to know this, Katherine uncovers just how significant our gut health is, and whether there are links to other functions within our bodies, such as mental health. In this episode Dr. Pedram Shojai, Christine Hassler, Dr Marvin Singh, Jenny Tschiesche, Rebecca Coomes, Dr David Perlmutter, Dr. Vincent Pedre, Summer Bock, Dr Leo Galland, Dr William Davis and Kate Reardon join Katherine in her exploration. From our moods and general welfare to allergies and chronic diseases, maybe it’s time to start looking to our gut as the first port of call?
Also within this episode:
- Why is gut health important?
- The second brain
- The domino effect of bad gut health
- What is the Microbiome?
- Our well being connection to our digestive system
- Is the gut central to all disease and health within our bodies?
- The impacts of more integrative care for patients
- The right diet, and taking control –William’s story
The Shift Episode #01 guests, in order of appearance:
Dr. Pedram Shojai
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Christine Hassler
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Dr Marvin Singh
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Jenny Tschiesche
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Rebecca Coomes
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Expert Kate Reardon on Fasting and the Emotional Healing Journey
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
11/07/19 • 65 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
Kate is a trailblazer when it comes to looking at health truly holistically, being a naturopath, nutritionist, intuitive healer and co-founder of the fasting and detox retreat centre Natural Instinct Healing which operates in Ubud, Bali and Australia.
Kate is a mother, author and host of the amazing podcast Lean In. She has been featured in the media and speaks internationally on all things health, healing and heart. Kate’s book ‘The Essential Cleanse’ is a must read and can be described as a how-to book that teaches you how to remove all the things that you don’t want in your life and teach you how you can create a life full of bliss and adventure.
In this episode Katherine and Kate explore:
- The life experiences that lead Kate to alternative medicine and healing
- How meeting with a shaman in the Amazon taught her about natural medicine
- Kates realisation that she wasn’t happy and the chance offering to run retreats in Thailand
- Fasting, its effect on the body and how it can help you along your health journey
- Kate shares a remarkable patient healing story and how she helped to change this woman's life
- The importance of preparing for the healing journey
- Kates analogy for perspective and why its key for our personal well beings
- Emotional health and the effects on the body from suppressing emotions
- Finding the right support for your healing journey
- Kate shares her own personal shift story
- Kates advice for making the shift
Links:
Kate Reardon - Website
Natural Instinct Healing - Website
Kate Reardon - Facebook
Kate Reardon - Instagram

Expert Angela Pifer on Understanding SIBO and Healthy Relationships with Food
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
10/31/19 • 49 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
Angela Pifer a.k.a. the SIBO guru, is one of the US’s foremost functional medicine nutrition and health experts, and an accomplished speaker and radio personality. With over 15 years experience in functional nutrition, Angela has become a vast resource for understanding areas such as digestive health, SIBO, thyroid, autoimmune and gut disorders.
Angela has also launched the first commercially available FODMAP free bone broth line ‘GutRx Bone Broth’. The broth is allergen free and was developed for those with sensitive gut disorders. Angela is also the founder of ‘Simply SIBO’ an online resource for low FODMAP recipes and nutrition plans.
Just recently Angela published a 15 page manifesto titled ‘The Pervasive Misunderstanding of What The FODMAP Diet Does And Does Not Do’. The publication provides clarity for those both new and old to the FODMAP diet and is a must read for those looking to gain further knowledge on the topic.
In this episode Katherine and Angela explore:
- Angela’s personal health journey and background in psychology
- What is a functional nutritionist?
- Our personal relationships with food and how life events shape our nutritional habits
- Why gut health is so important and the common gut issues presented by patients
- Understanding SIBO, it’s symptoms, causes, testing and treatments
- The difference between SIBO and dysbiosis
- FODMAP’s and restrictive diets
- A look at the impacts of stress on our health and lifestyles
- Angela’s advice for making the shift
Links:
Angela Pifer - Website
Angela Pifer - Facebook
Angela Pifer - Twitter
Angela Pifer - LinkedIn

Expert Charlotte Watts on Achieving Embodied Awareness Through Yoga and Nutrition
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
11/28/19 • 41 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
Charlotte Watts is an award winning UK nutritionist and yogini. She is the author of many books including good mood food, the de-stress effect and yoga therapy for digestive health. Her approach to wellness is one of ‘mindfulness meets nutrition’ and Charlotte elaborates on this during the episode.
Charlotte is passionate about helping people through their stress and emotional demands with a holistic approach that encompasses the mind and body. Charlotte is a Senior Yoga Alliance teacher and trainer with over 20 years experience. Her emphasis is on embodied awareness which we find out more about in this episode.
In this episode Katherine and Charlotte explore:
- Charlotte shares her personal healing journey, the challenging times from her life and how she grew into who she has become today
- What drew Charlotte towards yoga therapy and what is involved in the practice
- Understanding terms such as viscera and fascia and how they relate to our wellbeing
- What embodied awareness means and how it is achieved
- Yoga’s role in embodied awareness
- Yoga’s core values
- Ensuring our lives are filled with joy and its link to digestive health
- The current state of health in the UK
- Charlotte's advice for making the shift
Links:
Charlotte Watts - Website
Charlotte Watts - Facebook
Charlotte Watts - Instagram
Charlotte Watts - Twitter
Charlotte Watts - LinkedIn

Expert Dr William Davis on the Trouble with Wheat and Challenging the Status Quo
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
10/03/19 • 49 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
Dr William Davis is an American cardiologist and the author of 6 books including his internationally acclaimed NY Times bestselling books Wheat Belly and Undoctored. Dr William Davis has been a pioneer when it comes to raising awareness about the dangers of gluten, wheat, big food and its effect on our health.
Dr Davis has been a cardiologist for over 20 years and his experiences within the mainstream medical model have raised more questions than answers. He is an impassioned voice for global health and pulls no punches when identifying those who are part of the problem.
Dr. Davis has discussed his views on major media including The Dr. Oz Show, Fox TV, and has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, and others.
In this episode Katherine and Dr William Davis explore:
- How the practice of health differs from mainstream medicine
- The guiding factors that pointed Dr Davis towards integrative health
- Williams backstory from humble beginnings to a graduate of medicine
- What’s preventing the mainstream medical industry from moving forward?
- The facts around wheat and gluten, and how removing grains can benefit your health
- Why some people find giving up wheat so difficult?
- Encouraging collaboration between mainstream and alternative health practitioners
- Dr Davis own personal health story and the incredible insights from the experience
- Dr Williams advice for making the shift
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Expert Pedram Shojai on Upgrading your Operating System and How Taoism Chose Him
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
11/14/19 • 35 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
In this episode Katherine interviews Doctor of Oriental Medicine Pedram Shojai. Known as the Urban Monk, Pedram’s goal is to assist people in learning how to up their energy, take back their time, and step into their passion.
Pedram is the founder of Well.org and Urban Monk Nutrition. He is the producer of the movies ‘Vitality’ and ‘Origins’. And the author of multiple books including The Urban Monk. Pedram is also a Qi Gong master and we learn more about this during the interview.
In this episode Katherine and Pedram explore:
- Pedrams backstory and how a chance encounter with a book would shape his journey
- Studying Taoism under a Kung-fu master and embracing the philosophies for a better lifestyle
- How Pedram came across traditional Chinese medicine and chose to make it is his profession
- Pedrams take on the current mainstream health model and what needs to change?
- An honest look at how humans are currently existing and how to improve it
- Why Pedram made ‘Interconnected’ and how the films success has helped thousands of people
- Being aware of Big Foods control over what is going into our food products and the links to our high obesity rates
- Pedrams advice for making the shift
Links:
Pedram Shojai - Website
Pedram Shojai - Facebook
Pedram Shojai - Instagram
Pedram Shojai - Twitter
Pedram Shojai - LinkedIn

Expert Dr. Vincent Pedre on Almost Giving Up on Medicine and Bloating 101
The Shift with Katherine Maslen
10/17/19 • 41 min
Welcome to The Shift expert series with naturopath, nutritionist and author Katherine Maslen as she explores the state of human health, the dysfunction of the health industry and provides people with the tools, knowledge and understanding to make the shift in their lives.
In the expert series of The Shift, Katherine explores deeper conversations with the world leaders featured in season one, the investigative docu-series on the gut. If you want to make the shift towards more informed decisions regarding better health, then this podcast is for you.
Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and President of Dr. Pedre Wellness, is a Board-Certified Internist in private practice in New York City. He is also a published author, sought after speaker and activist on the issue of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction and its effect on the environment.
Dr. Pedre combines eastern and western philosophies when practicing medicine and strongly advocates for the holistic approach. In his book ‘Happy Gut’, Vincent provides an essential guide to improving digestive health by using functional medicine. Dr. Pedre has created a fantastic ‘3 Day Gut Reset’ diet which is free to download from his website.
Dr. Pedre’s life experiences, including his connection to 9/11, have helped to shape his personal philosophies and during this episode he shares his valuable insights.
In this episode Katherine and Dr. Pedre explore:
- Vincent’s journey to becoming a doctor and the barriers he had to overcome along the way
- Vincent’s personal health story and being his own first gut patient
- The over-prescription of antibiotics in the eighties
- Vincent’s insights from the mainstream medical system
- Dr Pedre’s connection with 9/11
- Taking a sabbatical year and discovering yoga
- The microbiomes role in producing neurotransmitters and the link to our moods
- Bloating, it’s cause’s and possible factors driving the symptom
- Vincents advice to shift
Links:
Vincent Pedre - Website
Vincent Pedre - Facebook
Vincent Pedre - Instagram
Vincent Pedre - Twitter
Vincent Pedre - LinkedIn
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How many episodes does The Shift with Katherine Maslen have?
The Shift with Katherine Maslen currently has 89 episodes available.
What topics does The Shift with Katherine Maslen cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Medicine and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Shift with Katherine Maslen?
The episode title 'The digestive machine – what if the money you spend on food is being flushed down the toilet?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Shift with Katherine Maslen?
The average episode length on The Shift with Katherine Maslen is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Shift with Katherine Maslen released?
Episodes of The Shift with Katherine Maslen are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Shift with Katherine Maslen?
The first episode of The Shift with Katherine Maslen was released on Apr 19, 2019.
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