Kate Dimmer Nutrition & Hypnotherapy

Kate Dimmer Nutrition & Hypnotherapy I’m a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Clinical CBT Hypnotherapist based in Cheltenham.

I offer personalised support for body and mind, supporting IBS, anxiety, weight balance and more with my holistic combined and integrated approach.

17/06/2026

Hi everyone. I’ve not been on here much as I’ve mostly been on instagram and YouTube. The latest episode of my podcast is out now talking about your protein needs, myths and mistakes. Link below. Thank you for liking, sharing, subscribing etc. 😊

09/06/2026

New podcast episode now live.
Are you keeping yourself stuck in fight or flight?

In this episode, I explore how even if you’re not stressed, constant input may be stopping your nervous system from fully switching to rest and digest.

We also discuss simple mindfulness practices and everyday ways to create more calm, with benefits for both mental wellbeing and physical health, including digestion and the gut-brain connection.

Full episodes in the podcast playlist on YouTube.

09/06/2026

Is this you?

Do you ever rest but not actually feel rested? You sit down to watch TV, but you’re also scrolling on your phone.

You finally stop working, but your mind is still planning, worrying or checking what needs doing next.

And for many of us, relaxation can almost feel pointless. Like something we have to earn. Or something we should only do when everything else is finished.

But rest is not pointless. Relaxation is a trainable skill.
Your nervous system, immune system and digestion needs it. Your energy, mood and hormones need it too.

Sometimes we have to gently teach the body and mind that it is safe to switch off.

Because if we keep overriding the body’s need for rest, eventually it may start to shout louder through symptoms, burnout, illness or exhaustion.

Appropriate rest is not lazy. It’s part of how we recover, repair and function well on a day to day basis. And actually it’s part of preventative health - like taking regular exercise, nourishing yourself and getting good sleep.

Do you have resistance to rest?

Are you subscribed to my monthly newsletter? 💻 🙌🏻June’s newsletter talks about how and why to diversify your diet. And t...
29/05/2026

Are you subscribed to my monthly newsletter? 💻 🙌🏻

June’s newsletter talks about how and why to diversify your diet. And there’s two simple recipes -a chopped salad and a strawberry ice. 😋

Newsletters are published on the 1st of each month. There’s a blog post, tips, news and recipe.

You can subscribe via my website, link below, or subscribe and get your free holistic guide to digestive health and IBS. 🙌🏻 And thanks to those who have already subscribed. 🙏

28/05/2026

Are you thinking yourself into IBS symptoms?

Not in an “it’s all in your head” way. IBS and digestive symptoms are very real. But the way we think, feel and respond to symptoms can absolutely influence what the gut does next.

(Btw please like! It really helps me!)

The gut and brain are constantly communicating. So when you’re stressed, anxious, hyper-aware of sensations, or worrying about symptoms returning, the body can shift into a more protective state.

This can affect:
• gut motility and bowel movements
• bloating and cramping
• urgency and sensitivity
• digestion itself

And often, a negative thought loop develops.

“What if I need the loo?”
“What if this food sets me off?”
“What if it happens again?”

The body becomes more alert. The gut becomes more reactive. And the cycle continues.

This is why IBS support often needs to go beyond just removing foods.

Sometimes it’s also about calming the nervous system and changing the relationship with symptoms.

A few things that can help:
• challenging unhelpful thoughts and fear around symptoms
• diaphragmatic or belly breathing
• grounding techniques and time in nature
• slowing down around meals
• supporting the nervous system consistently, not just when symptoms flare

In my work, as a gut therapist, I combine nutritional therapy and hypnotherapy to support both the physical side of digestion and the gut-brain connection.

In the research, in a study of 1,000 patients with IBS who’d already tried other treatments, 76% reported symptom relief after 12 sessions of gut-directed hypnosis. In some research this is 6 sessions.

My Nourish & Calm package brings these together to help support calmer digestion, reduce overwhelm around food and symptoms, and help things start to feel more predictable again.

You can find free taster gut directed hypnosis on my YouTube channel😊

26/05/2026

My podcast is now live on YouTube and here’s the link in the comments. Please subscribe to help me grow my channel🙏

26/05/2026

Your digestion is influenced by more than just the food on your plate.
Your environment becomes part of the digestive experience too.

If you’re eating while stressed, rushing, scrolling, answering emails, watching upsetting news, sitting in a noisy environment, or barely pausing between tasks, your nervous system receives signals that this isn’t a time for rest and digestion.

And digestion works best when the body feels safe enough to slow down.

This starts before you even take a bite.
The sight, smell and anticipation of food help switch on the digestive process. Saliva increases. Stomach acid and digestive enzymes begin to prepare. The gut starts responding to the expectation of eating.

But when meals happen in a distracted or overstimulating state, many people notice more bloating, discomfort, reflux, urgency, constipation, or that “heavy” feeling after eating.

This doesn’t mean every meal has to be perfectly calm.
But creating even a few minutes of a more supportive environment can make a real difference over time.

Things that can help:

• sitting down properly for meals
• slowing your breathing before eating
• reducing noise or screens where possible
• chewing more thoroughly
• allowing yourself to actually notice the food
• eating with a little less tension and urgency

In my work, I combine nutritional therapy and hypnotherapy to support both the digestive process itself and the gut-brain connection. If you find this helpful please like, follow and share. 🙏

Because digestion isn’t only about what you eat. It’s also about the state your body is in when you eat it.

24/05/2026

Getting enough protein?

We need protein, fat and carbs at every meal. Protein is essential! We can’t consume all our daily protein in one meal as we can only absorb so much at a time. Many people don’t get enough protein -especially at breakfast and lunch. It varies in terms of individual needs but approx 20-30g per meal should be about right. It isn’t easy to get enough at breakfast. It doesn’t have to be the perfect amount but just be mindful to include good sources with each meal. Animal sources are most absorbable and have broader range of amino acids (the nutrients that protein provides) but plant sources will have that fibre piece -so aim for a mix.

Breakfast:
Add nuts and seeds
Include eggs
Ensure yoghurt is a good level of protein (5% fat gives 9% protein🙌🏻) -check label
Breakfast can be anything -get your protein and fibre even if it’s a quirky food choice!

Lunch:
Consider salads or ‘Buddha bowls’ where you include a good handful of protein like chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, tofu plus your veg etc. Including pulses and beans gives extra protein plus fibre and micronutrients.
If you buy a sandwich -get some nuts, hummus or egg on the side.
Make an open sandwich-double the topping.

If vegetarian, ensure you’re not just eating vegetables and grains -include beans, pulses, nuts, seeds and tofu and use a combined approach.

Thank you for liking and sharing🙏

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