Laura Shipp ND - Mind Body Gut Co

10/11/2025

Almost 20-years ago (time flies, doesn’t it?) I signed up for an intensive fencing course after a break-up, thinking I’d unleash my inner warrior…

I only made it halfway. Every time I attacked, lunged, or riposted, I found myself apologising mid-sword-swing. Turns out, the only thing I could fight was my own politeness.

I learned that some of us are better at heart-to-heart battles than sword battles.

09/11/2025

Lest we forget 🕊️

We remember 🤍

Today will always make me think of my grandparents, taking a moment for them today, for the stories left untold.

08/11/2025

I’m taking a little break next week and will be back on 17 November.

I’ve scheduled some posts to share and I’ll enjoy responding to those whilst I’m off as never feels like work ☺️

I’ll still be monitoring and accepting booking requests, but messages and emails will be replied to once I’m back. Thank you so much for your patience.

See you soon!

07/11/2025

Feeling so lucky to have a business bestie like Nikki Emerton - Mind Body Gut Co!

From the laughs to the honest chats, and her incredible integrity and kindness. She’s a reminder that work is so much better when you have someone who’s all in with you - fun, real, and always supportive.

Here’s to more laughs, wins, and oak branch fencing 🍂🤺

Oak branch fencing…

We had so much fun on our photoshoot last month - who knew it would turn into a round of oak branch fencing!

There we were, surrounded by crisp leaves, golden light, and a pile of fallen branches just asking to be turned into makeshift swords. Honestly, it felt like the perfect Autumn sport, with a mix of laughter, friendly competition, and a fair bit of dramatic swordplay!

Now, the real question is… who do you think won? Nikki Emerton - Mind Body Gut Co or Laura Shipp ND - Mind Body Gut Co? 😉🍁

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06/11/2025

Do you remember the feeling of climbing a tree as a child?

The rough bark beneath your fingers, the thrill of going just a little higher, the mix of fear and excitement when you looked down?

Wellbeing can feel a lot like that climb.

Some days, we’re full of energy and ready to scramble upwards, taking on challenges, reaching new heights, seeing the world from a fresh perspective. Other days, we might just rest on a low branch, catching our breath, feeling supported by the solid trunk beneath us. Both are part of the journey.

Climbing trees teaches us to trust ourselves - our grip, our balance, our ability to find the next branch even when it’s not obvious. And just like in life, sometimes it’s perfectly fine to pause, enjoy the view, and appreciate how far we’ve already come.

So here’s a gentle reminder:

🪵 Keep climbing when we can
🍃 Rest when we need to
🌳 And know that every branch, every moment, has its own kind of beauty

Wishing you many more moments of climbing and resting 😌

Thank you Suzy Ellis Brand Photography for capturing this moment!

05/11/2025

🦠 The full moon and parasites 🦠

Today we welcome the Full Beaver Moon. It is also the second supermoon of the year!

The moon’s phases have long fascinated humanity, influencing everything from tides to human behaviour. But did you know the full moon can also impact parasites and microorganisms within the body?

This connection offers insights into recurring symptoms and heightened discomfort many people experience during this lunar phase.

One of my clients experienced unexplained flare-ups every full moon. They hadn’t noticed the pattern until I pointed it out - they were messaging me like clockwork each month during this phase! I hear the same from practitioners in my network.

You can read more in my latest blog:

https://laurashipp.co.uk/blog/f/full-moon-and-parasites

04/11/2025

On 26 November I’m running training in The Sunder Process™ - my mix of NLP, Metapsychology and IEMT that helps people release what keeps them stuck.

It’s perfect if your clients struggle with past relationships, old patterns, or limiting beliefs.

After almost 4 years of teaching it, the shifts are incredible. You’ll leave ready to use it in your practice.

More info below👇

✨ Your last time to train in NLP with sparkles this year✨

The Sunder Process™

Created by Laura Shipp ND - Mind Body Gut Co, The Sunder Process™ blends the very best of NLP, Metapsychology (formerly MAT) and IEMT into one powerful, integrative process. Designed to bring harmony to challenging relationships, it helps clients release what no longer belongs to them - energetically, emotionally, and mentally.

💫 Do you work with clients who:

🔹 Struggle with a relationship that needs rebalancing
🔹 Remain energetically tied to an ex-partner or family member
🔹 Carry imprints from the past, including ancestral memory
🔹 Hold limiting or outdated self-beliefs
🔹 Identify with an ailment or condition that holds them back

If so, The Sunder Process™ may be the missing link that helps your clients finally move forward with clarity and freedom.

For almost 4-years, Laura has been refining and teaching this transformational method. Practitioners who train with her not only experience profound personal shifts but also successfully apply The Sunder Process™ in their own client work.

📅 Final training of 2025: 26 November 2025 | 11am–1pm

This interactive workshop gives you the understanding and practical experience to integrate The Sunder Process™ into your therapeutic or coaching practice.

👉 Prerequisite: Basic NLP (including the decording process) is required – please provide a certificate of training.

If you’re new to NLP, you’re warmly invited to join our Introduction to NLP for Coaches & Therapists to get started.

🌐 https://mindbodygut.co.uk/shop/ols/products/xn-the-sunder-process-practitioner-training-26-november-1100-to-1300-sn19b

✨ Don’t miss your last opportunity this year to train in The Sunder Process™! ✨

03/11/2025

💩 The full moon and constipation 💩

Ever noticed your digestion slows down around the full moon?

You’re not imagining it, many people find constipation or bloating more common at this time than during the new moon.

Here’s why it might happen:

🌊 Water & gravity - just as the moon affects the tides, it’s thought to subtly influence the water in our bodies. Around the full moon, some people retain more fluid, which can make digestion sluggish.

😴 Sleep disruption - studies show we often sleep less deeply during a full moon. Poor sleep affects metabolism and gut movement, meaning things can… slow down a bit!

💫 Energy & emotions - the full moon is a time of fullness and holding on, both emotionally and physically. The new moon, by contrast, supports release and letting go, including in our digestion.

☀️ Light & rhythm - the brightness of the full moon can shift our body clock, affecting hormones like melatonin and cortisol that help keep digestion regular.

So if your tummy feels a little slower this week, go gently - drink more water, eat light, and allow your body to move at its own rhythm.

The new moon will come soon enough to help you reset and release.

📢 Keep an eye out for my blog on Wednesday about the full moon and parasites.

02/11/2025

What’s in season in November?

Brussel sprouts stir fried with cayenne pepper and maple syrup are a surprise treat.

And, of course that Christmas classic Brussel sprouts cooked with lardons, chestnuts, and cream with a hint of mace. Try cubes of smoked tofu and oat cream for a vegan twist.

Cook Aloo Gobi from cauliflower now it is in season, as well as cauliflower rice, or cauliflower and cheddar soup.

Seasonal root vegetables including carrots and parsnips are readily available, and can be mashed, roasted, or blitzed into a soup.

Quince and sloes are also now ready to eat. Although, in many regions sloes have almost gone this year. A huge thank you to a wonderful Laura & Nikki - Mind Body Gut Training Co’s seasonal programme participant for gifting me these (and lots more) quince!

Enjoy the final seasonal mushrooms and sorrel. Both are great in pasta dishes finished off with a little truffle oil and parmesan.

Pears also remain in season and are delicious poached with quinoa porridge.

01/11/2025

Did you see Laura & Nikki - Mind Body Gut Training Co’s Samhain post yesterday?

It’s all well and good treating yourself to a statement dress and equally striking cat ears, but you’ll want to make sure they get plenty of use!

My solution? Hand your husband a pair of devil horns and insist he poses for a photo with you 🤣

Traditionally Samhain is celebrated from 31 October to 1 November - what are you doing to continue celebrating today?

And, don't worry I've got good use out of the dress too 😉

31/10/2025

🎃 HAPPY PUMPKIN DAY 🎃

🕯️ Samhain Blessings 🕯️

As the final leaves fall and the nights grow longer, we reach Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that inspired what we now know as Halloween.

Meaning “Summer’s End,” Samhain marks the third and final harvest, a time of gathering nuts and berries, of reflection, and of preparing for the quiet stillness of Winter. It is both an ending and a beginning, as the Celtic New Year begins when the harvest season closes.

Like Beltane, Samhain is a liminal festival, a sacred threshold between worlds. The Celts believed that on this night, the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, allowing spirits, ancestors, and unseen energies to move closer.

It’s a time to honour those who came before, to celebrate the cycle of life, death, and renewal, and to find beauty in the darkness, knowing that from stillness, light will one day return.

Wishing you a peaceful and magical Samhain.