Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Life with Charley O'Halloran

In this illuminating episode of The Happiest CEO Podcast, Sebastian sits down with gut health educator and functional practitioner Charley O’Halloran, founder of Holistic Gut Health. Known for his popular educational content on Instagram and TikTok, Charley shares how his own battles with chronic fatigue, anxiety, and poor digestion led him to discover the power of functional medicine and holistic gut repair. This conversation goes far beyond digestion. Charley unpacks the deeper systems often overlooked in modern health conversations — from the gut–brain axis to emotional trauma’s impact on the microbiome. He explains why true gut healing requires more than just supplements or fiber, and outlines a systems-based approach that includes nervous system regulation, bloodwork analysis, and personalized lifestyle shifts. Listeners will walk away with a fresh understanding of what gut health really is — and how healing it can unlock profound improvements in energy, sleep, clarity, and mood. Topics Covered: Charley’s journey from personal trainer to gut health educator The myths of “just take a probiotic” or “eat more fiber” Top 5 pillars of gut health: light, thought patterns, eating rituals, community, and sleep The impact of alcohol, ultra-processed foods, and snacking on gut lining and bacteria Rethinking fasting, meal timing, and mindful eating Connect with Charley O’Halloran 🌐 Linktree 🎓 Gut Health Hub on Skool ❇️ About the Podcast The Happiest CEO is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who want to thrive in body, mind, and mission. Host Sebastian explores the habits, frameworks, and philosophies that support sustainable success — from gut health and mindset to creative purpose and conscious leadership. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe If this episode helped you rethink your approach to health and energy, please rate and review the podcast. Share it with someone navigating burnout or looking to optimize from the inside out.