Community Highlights: Meet Erin Judge of Gutivate LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Erin Judge.

Hi Erin, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
After being diagnosed with IBS as a child, I really struggled with my body and how it was functioning. I accepted my symptoms as “normal” and became very insecure in my body. When I experienced a major flare-up during the stress of college, I couldn’t take it anymore. I remember feeling confused about what food to eat and having zero trust in my body. Once I discovered my food triggers and learned how to manage the stress in her life, I was able to restore my relationship with food and my body.

This all set the stage for what I do today as a GI dietitian and why I started Gutivate. This is a hands-on, patient-centered private practice for those struggling with chronic gut issues like I once did. I created the programs and the type of care I needed most when I was struggling alone. And I’ve been able to help clients find hope and freedom in their bodies for almost a decade now!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Absolutely not. Early on, I struggled to balance the passion I had for helping others with actually making sales to support this as a job. It took me a few years to build my confidence and my own sales strategy that felt good AND helped me pay the bills.

Growing over the years has also come with challenges. I once thought I wanted to scale my team and be a major practice, where I would truly become the CEO versus a practitioner in the practice. However, I learned that a team meant more sales and more of my time was required, and I’d be filled with more pressure to help every team member get to the place they wanted in the practice. This wasn’t what I actually wanted in my life, personally, so I learned and shifted my goals. This was challenging for my ego and was also a test of my leadership skills.

As you know, we’re big fans of Gutivate LLC. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Gutivate® means to take intentional action to prepare your gut for optimal digestion, immunity, and health.

We are a virtual nutrition counseling practice for those with digestive disorders and illnesses, including IBS, SIBO, IBD, celiac disease, and functional diarrhea or constipation.

We believe in taking a holistic approach to prioritize your physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing to manage your condition, because we know that a vibrant life is possible for you. We don’t use weight as a health marker, don’t count calories, and don’t give you a one-size-fits-all plan. We know your body is unique and your plan will also be unique.

We offer a high-touch, premium 1:1 program and an accessible membership program that includes a step by step course + engaged community for support.

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
Enjoying my life.

I know that life is short. I’ve experienced loss and I’ve seen many regret the time they’ve lost due to various things that took over. However I spend my time in my work or in my personal life, I want to enjoy it. I want to feel good about it. That means aligning with my values, staying in community, and simply having fun with the actions I choose.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.gutivate.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gutivate