INSTRUCTIONS
These lessons explain how to get started. They are in order from top to bottom.
In week 1 you just need to complete modules 1 & 2.
By the end of this module you will know:
– How to navigate the Facebook group
– How to join the live Q&As
– How to meditate to help reduce symptomsTap on the “Go To Next Module” link at the bottom of the page to move to the next module.
If you have any questions please ask in the FB group or email hello@dietvsdisease.org.
1. Slow Down: Don’t Be In a Rush!
Hear some advice from clients who have finished their program and what they have to say about getting started!
In this video, Head Dietitian Tim matthews provides a welcome and helpful words to help you navigate the very early stages of the program.
If you prefer to read a PDF transcript version instead, click here.
2. Your Next Chapter Begins Here
This video features one of our resident mindset experts, Jay Hayes, psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, giving you some insights into what you are embarking upon.
I strongly recommend you join our private Facebook group and introduce yourself. Click here to request the Facebook group.
Important things to remember:
- There are no quick fixes, “magic pills” or band aid approaches here – We are equipping you with the skills and tools to make a lifestyle change. The core lessons our team teaches are nutrition and behavioural fundamentals that will last a lifetime.
- Radical responsibility – we are a product of the lifestyle we live; we are a product of the choices that we make. You may not have asked for the start you had in life, for the stresses or traumas that you may have experienced or the ailments that you currently live with. But you can choose to do something about it. You are demonstrating an internal locus of control by joining the program.
- Embrace the resistance – change isn’t always easy, you are creating new habits, learning new concepts, letting go of old ways and developing new neural connections in the brain and guess what? This can feel uncomfortable.
- This whole process requires active engagement – To be a good student, you need to watch the modules, track your food (more in Module 2), participate in Q&A calls and ask questions. The magic happens when you apply yourself and learn from your mistakes and successes. Create a space in your home for you to do this work. Get your calendar out and block out time for modules, Q&As, meal prep/tracking and self-care.
- Don’t just collect seeds and never plant them to grow – Don’t just collect the information and do nothing with it.
- Tough love vs compassionate support – If you need tough love, then we can accommodate that in our communication with you. If you require gentle support, we can accommodate that as well. We just ask that you are honest with us! We will be there through your struggles and your successes. This is your time to do something different that will serve you for a lifetime. This is your time to become the best version of yourself. We encourage you to take radical responsibility of your journey. If you have a history of making excuses, complaining, deflecting and giving up when things get tough, own it and reach out for support and help.
3. Health: The Cycle of the Seasons
In this video, Founder Joe Leech provides some perspective on health and your longer term health journey!
4. Nervous System Calming Exercise
We know from research that digestive issues are not just caused by dietary intolerances. Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are a common trigger for digestive issues.
And so it goes that digestive issues are often a cause of stress, anxiety and depression, like a ‘what comes first scenario, the chicken or the egg?’
Having run this program for over 3 years, we have learned that a multidisciplinary approach yields the best results for our clients and is the reason why the program is so successful.
So, we want you to engage not only in learning about diet, but also changing your mindset. Part of this is learning about how your nervous system works and how you can control it to help control symptoms and flares.
This video from Jay walks you through the benefits of nervous system calming exercises and a guided exercise.
Please practice the exercise with Jay to help reduce stress, anxiety and overwhelm as you move into the module.
More lessons like this one will be included throughout the modules to help you get the best out of your ability to relax, learn and use the information we provide.
Try out the meditation below to help increase nervous system calm. This will help you to reduce anxiety and/or overwhelm and improve your ability to consume information.
5. Navigating the Private Facebook Group
This is a short video on how to navigate the private Facebook community to get the most out of it.
For example, how to find out about upcoming events (like Q&A calls) and how to find topics you are interested in.
First part of the video shows how to do it on your laptop or computer, the second part shows you how to do it on your smartphone/tablet.
Click here to download a visual PDF guide: Navigating the DietvsDisease Facebook Group
6. When And How To Join Weekly Calls
The video in this lesson shows you how to set up Zoom on your phone, which hosts the weekly calls.
You can download it free as an app on your smart phone or tablet/iPad device. You only have to install it once, then it is very fast to join the weekly calls.
If you are on a computer or laptop then the installation process is very simple and you can follow the prompts it gives when you to join the call (it’s straight forward to follow). Make sure you give video and audio permissions so that you can actually hear and see us on the calls.
Click here to download the Zoom app for Android devices
Click here to download the Zoom app for iPhone/iPad
Click here to download Zoom for Microsoft devices (Windows laptop/PC)
NEW WEEKLY CALL TIMES
(Updated March 2025)
Note: times may vary, please see the ‘events’ tab in the Facebook group for the most up to date Q&A times and notifications of cancellations
Click here for the events tab in Facebook
Sunday/Monday Dietitian Q&A Call (Tim) (weekly)
Sunday: 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Monday: 11am Brisbane, 12pm Sydney/Melbourne, 2pm NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85903974008
Monday Dietitian Q&A Call (Ryanne) (third week of each month) Returning in April
9am Pacific, 10am Mountain, 11am Central, 12pm Eastern, 5pm UK, 6pm Europe, (middle of night for Aus).
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3808912812
Mindset & Motivation Call (Jay) (weekly)
Monday: 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.
Tuesday: 11am Brisbane, 12pm Sydney/Melbourne, 2pm NZ.
Use this link: hhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87609643358
Tuesday Nutrition and Food Chemical Q&A (Taylor) (first week of each month)
Tuesday: 11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern, 7pm UK, 8pm Europe.
Wednesday: 4am Brisbane, 5am Sydney/Melbourne, 7am NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86337537374
New Member Dietitian Call (Emily) (fourth week of each month)
Tuesday: 11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern, 7pm UK, 8pm Europe.
Wednesday: 4am Brisbane, 5am Sydney/Melbourne, 7am NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457472533
Wednesday Dietitian Q&A Call (Victoria) (third week of each month)
10am Pacific, 11am Mountain, 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 6pm UK, 7pm Europe, (6am NZ Thursday)
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88670435129
Mindset & Motivation Call (Julie) (weekly)
Wednesday: 1pm Pacific, 2pm Mountain, 3pm Central, 4pm Eastern, 8pm UK, 9pm Europe
Thursday: 6am Brisbane, 7am Sydney/Melbourne, 9am NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6193513647
Program Success Live Calls
Connect with your Client Success Manager for accountability, technical & program support!
Program Success Call (John) (weekly)
Wednesday: 5.30pm Pacific, 6.30pm Mountain, 7.30pm Central, 8.30pm Eastern
Thursday: 11.30am Brisbane, 12.30pm Sydney/Melbourne, 2.30pm NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85269585648
Program Success Call (Melissa) (weekly)
Thursday: 11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 1pm Central, 2pm Eastern, 7pm UK, 8pm EU
Friday: 4am Brisbane, 5am Sydney/Melbourne, 7am NZ.
Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83480725006
CLICK HERE TO SEE Q&A REPLAYS IN THE FACEBOOK GROUP
7. Refer us and help your loved ones improve their health (we don’t just do gut health!)
✅ You and your friend will get a $350USD Amazon gift card for signing up with us! Or credit towards your next purchase with us.
✅ The friend you refer does not have to be for a digestive issue! Across our team we specialize in just about all aspects of nutrition and behavior change, so we love working with a range of health goals including weight loss, diabetes, sports nutrition and cardiovascular health.
✅ They will receive a $49 paid FODMAP Digestive Reboot introductory program for free if relevant to them (whether they join us or not).
To refer now please tap this link and fill in the details
MODULE 1 SUMMARY
By the end of this module you should:
– Know when Q&As are scheduled and how to join them.
– Understand how to navigate the Facebook group.
– Have an understanding that your nervous system plays a role in our digestive systems.
If you are not clear on the above, please review the lessons again and if you are still unsure, contact your Dietitian for more assistance.
Click the link below to move to Module 2