From Athlete To Destroyed Colon (What To Do When You're Trying To Fix Your Gut & NOTHING Seems To Be Working) With Will Malcolm.

Ben Greenfield

Mar 22, 2025

Episode description

My guest on today's podcast, Will Malcolm, is a health coach and wellness and biohacking expert specializing in gut issues and trauma. With over 20 years of experience rooted in athletics, two degrees in exercise physiology, including a master's from Northern Colorado, and coaching clients ranging from corporate professionals to the U.S. Army, Will’s understanding of health became deeply personal when he faced two autoimmune conditions. Determined to heal, he embarked on a transformative journey, uncovering the intricate connections between gut health, trauma, and the body’s innate ability to restore balance.

Through extensive research and experimentation with both conventional and alternative approaches, Will developed a unique framework that combines cutting-edge science using an immune-centric approach and mind-body healing techniques. His work focuses on healing the gut, resolving hidden trauma, and empowering individuals to reclaim vibrant health. Inspired by his own transformation, Will founded Intuitive Wellness Now, an online health coaching company dedicated to helping others overcome chronic gut issues and resolve hidden trauma to unlock their full potential

Whether you're seeking solutions for your own health challenges or are simply interested in the intersections of emotional and physical health, this conversation promises to offer valuable insights and inspiration.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/intuitivewellness

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Episode description

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/intuitivewellness

Episode Sponsors:

BON CHARGE: BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a wide range of products that naturally address the issues of modern life. They can help you sleep better, perform be

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Release trauma through body shaking techniques

Trauma Release Exercise (TRE) is a somatic practice that involves shaking the body to release stored tension and stress, similar to how an animal shakes after a stressful event.

#stress

#trauma

Support immune system before addressing trauma release

To effectively release trauma stored in the body, you must first use nutrition and other tools to support the immune system and calm the nervous system.

#immune-system

#trauma

Harmonize EMF to enhance ATP production

A technology called Quantum Upgrade claims to harmonize electromagnetic pollution, leading to a documented 29% increase in ATP production.

#ATP

#EMF

Reassess sodium intake based on new research findings

The electrolyte drink Element is formulated based on research showing optimal health occurs at sodium levels two to three times higher than government recommendations.

#nutrition

#sodium

Electrically stimulate your vagus nerve for quick calm

The TruVaga device uses a tiny, pain-free electrical signal on the neck to stimulate the vagus nerve, calming the fight-or-flight response in minutes.

#device

#vagus-nerve

Use ZBiotics to prevent hangovers before drinking

ZBiotics is a genetically engineered probiotic drink designed to be taken before alcohol to break down the toxic byproduct that causes rough mornings.

#hangover

#probiotics

Avoid low-carb diets in high-volume endurance sports to prevent health issues

Combining high-volume endurance sports with a low-carbohydrate diet can lead to hypothyroidism, joint pain, and a drop in testosterone.

#endurance

#low-carb

Address physical symptoms beyond talk therapy

While talk therapy can be helpful mentally, it may not resolve physical symptoms because trauma and emotional wounds are often stored in the body's nervous system.

#nervous-system

#trauma

Shift athlete mindset to promote healing from chronic illness

The same hard-charging, no-limits mentality that helps in sports can prevent healing from chronic illness by keeping the body in a stress state.

#healing

#stress

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