Self-paced short course for women · 3 short lessons· Finish in a week
The Gut-Brain Axis: why your digestion, mood and cycle seem to move together
Learn how your gut talks to your brain and hormones, and what to feed it, so the bloating, the energy dips and the rough week before your period stop feeling random.
Self-paced short course for women · 3 short lessons· Finish in a week
The Gut-Brain Axis: why your digestion, mood and cycle seem to move together
Learn how your gut talks to your brain and hormones, and what to feed it, so the bloating, the energy dips and the rough week before your period stop feeling random.
Created by Kikki O'Brien
Personal trainer
Mental Health First Aid certified
Evidence-based, no hype
Created by Kikki O'Brien
Personal trainer
Mental Health First Aid certified
Evidence-based, no hype
Get it for only
$197 USD
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Sound familiar?
Everyone says "fix your gut." Nobody explains how it actually works.
"My gut seems to have a mind of its own."
Bloating and energy dips that seem to come out of nowhere usually follow a pattern: food, stress, sleep and your cycle all play a part. Most people have never been shown how to see it.
"I've cut out so many foods and I'm more confused than ever."
Cutting foods out tells you what to avoid. It doesn't tell you what your gut bacteria need, and that's the missing piece this course fills.
"My digestion and my mood fall apart in the same week."
That's not a coincidence. Your gut, brain and hormones are connected, and once you understand how, the timing starts to make sense.
Get it for only
$197 USD
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
None of this means your body is broken or that you're doing it wrong. Your gut is connected to your brain and your hormones, and you were never taught how. Once you know, food becomes something you can use deliberately.
Why this works
Your gut and brain are in constant contact. The vagus nerve, gut bacteria and immune signals carry information both ways. That's why stress can upset your stomach, and why your gut can affect your mood.
Variety matters more than restriction. Your gut bacteria live on fiber and a range of plant foods. Removing foods reduces that variety. Adding foods gradually tends to do more good.
Your cycle changes the picture. Gut bacteria help process estrogen, and hormone shifts affect digestion. The same meal can sit differently in different weeks.
What this course isn't
✗ Not a meal plan or an elimination diet
✗ Not medical treatment, and not a replacement for your GP, gastroenterologist or dietitian
✗ Not "fix your gut, fix your life" hype, and no supplement sales
✓ A clear, science-based explanation of how your gut, brain and hormones connect, plus simple food-first ways to use it
INSIDE THE MODULE
What you'll learn
1. Your Second Brain
Your gut has its own nervous system and trillions of bacteria, and it's in constant contact with your brain. Learn how that connection works, and why it affects much more than digestion.
How the gut-brain axis works, in plain English
What the vagus nerve carries between your gut and brain
What your microbiome is, and what it does for you
Why gut bacteria play a role in serotonin, immunity and inflammation
2. Feed Your Microbiome
Your gut bacteria depend on what you eat. Learn what they need, where to get it, and how to add it gradually so your gut can adjust.
Fiber and why plant variety matters more than any single "superfood"
Prebiotics vs. probiotics, and what each one actually does
Fermented foods worth trying, and how to start slowly
Polyphenols and easy ways to eat more kinds of plants
3. Hormones, Mood & Recovery
Your gut plays a part in how your body processes estrogen, and your hormones affect how your gut behaves. Learn why your digestion and mood can change across the month, and how to eat for each phase.
The estrobolome, and how gut bacteria help process estrogen
Why the week before your period can hit your gut and mood together
How inflammation connects gut health and hormone balance
Daily habits that support your gut-brain connection
1. Your Second Brain
Your gut has its own nervous system and trillions of bacteria, and it's in constant contact with your brain. Learn how that connection works, and why it affects much more than digestion.
How the gut-brain axis works, in plain English
What the vagus nerve carries between your gut and brain
What your microbiome is, and what it does for you
Why gut bacteria play a role in serotonin, immunity and inflammation
2. Feed Your Microbiome
Your gut bacteria depend on what you eat. Learn what they need, where to get it, and how to add it gradually so your gut can adjust.
Fiber and why plant variety matters more than any single "superfood"
Prebiotics vs. probiotics, and what each one actually does
Fermented foods worth trying, and how to start slowly
Polyphenols and easy ways to eat more kinds of plants
3. Hormones, Mood & Recovery
Your gut plays a part in how your body processes estrogen, and your hormones affect how your gut behaves. Learn why your digestion and mood can change across the month, and how to eat for each phase.
The estrobolome, and how gut bacteria help process estrogen
Why the week before your period can hit your gut and mood together
How inflammation connects gut health and hormone balance
Daily habits that support your gut-brain connection
WHO THIS IS FOR
This short course is for you if…
You get bloating or digestive symptoms alongside energy dips and mood swings
You've tried cutting foods out and ended up more confused (and hungrier)
You want to understand why your digestion changes across your cycle
You want practical, food-first steps you can start this week
This probably isn't for you if…
You want a structured meal plan. This course teaches you how your gut works and what it needs, not what to eat at every meal.
You're looking for treatment for IBS, IBD or another diagnosed condition. This works alongside your doctor or dietitian, not instead of them.
You're having symptoms like blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss or severe pain. Please see your doctor first.
Food or eating feels stressful or restrictive for you right now. A GP or dietitian is the better place to start.
OUTCOMES
By the end, you'll…
Understand how your gut and brain communicate, including the vagus nerve and your microbiome
Know which everyday foods support a more varied microbiome, and how to add them gradually
Recognize why your digestion and mood can shift across your cycle
Have tracked a full week of your own meals against mood and energy, and know what to try next
WHO THIS IS FOR
This short course is for you if…
You get bloating or digestive symptoms alongside energy dips and mood swings
You've tried cutting foods out and ended up more confused (and hungrier)
You want to understand why your digestion changes across your cycle
You want practical, food-first steps you can start this week
This probably isn't for you if…
You want a structured meal plan. This course teaches you how your gut works and what it needs, not what to eat at every meal.
You're looking for treatment for IBS, IBD or another diagnosed condition. This works alongside your doctor or dietitian, not instead of them.
You're having symptoms like blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss or severe pain. Please see your doctor first.
Food or eating feels stressful or restrictive for you right now. A GP or dietitian is the better place to start.
OUTCOMES
By the end, you'll…
Understand how your gut and brain communicate, including the vagus nerve and your microbiome
Know which everyday foods support a more varied microbiome, and how to add them gradually
Recognize why your digestion and mood can shift across your cycle
Have tracked a full week of your own meals against mood and energy, and know what to try next
Cert III & IV in Fitness
Mental Health First Aid Certified
CPR & First Aid Certified
Certified Neuroscience-Based PDP
Meet your coach
Hi, I'm Kikki — and I built KIKO because I needed it too
I'm a personal trainer and health consultant, a mum of two, and a neurodivergent woman living with ADHD and Functional Neurological Disorder. I know exactly how hard it is to prioritize your health when life won't slow down for you.
That's why KIKO treats the mind and body as one project, not two — combining science-based strength training with neuroscience, hormone health and real-life practicality.
Cert III & IV in Fitness
Mental Health First Aid Certified
CPR & First Aid Certified
Certified Neuroscience-Based PDP
Everything you get
Your Enrollment Includes:
One payment, instant access, and 12 months to learn at your own pace. You get the lessons plus simple tools to use in daily life.
What's included
3 video lessons - How your gut and brain communicate, what your microbiome needs, and how it all connects to your hormones and mood.
Guided Gut Health Workbook - Reflection prompts and short exercises for each lesson, so you can see which of your own habits your gut is responding to.
Gut-Brain Axis Resource Guide - An evidence-based guide to how the gut and brain communicate, and how that may affect mood, stress and energy.
Microbiome & Digestive Health Fundamentals - What's living in your gut, what it does, and the everyday things that support or disrupt it.
Digestive Symptom Self-Assessment - A simple checklist to help you tell what's normal, what's worth tracking, and what to raise with your doctor.
Also included
Seven-Day Food & Mood Journal - A daily log to help you notice how meals, digestion, mood and energy connect for you.
Bowel & Context Tracker - Track bowel habits alongside food, water, stress, sleep and movement, so you can see patterns instead of guessing.
Prebiotic, Probiotic & Fermented Food Guide - What each one is, how they differ, and how to introduce them slowly.
Easy Meal-Building Worksheet - Build a balanced meal from protein, carbs, vegetables and fats, without needing a recipe.
Ultimate Gut Health Cheat Sheet - One page with the key habits. Put it on the fridge.
Private Community Access - Connect with other women doing the same work, for encouragement and accountability.
Everything unlocks instantly, and it's yours to use for 12 months.
Because everything unlocks instantly the moment you enroll, we don't offer change-of-mind refunds. This doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Not sure yet? Book a free 20-minute consult and we'll talk it through first.
This short course is one of ten inside the full 12-week KIKO Masterclass (US$999). Love this one? If you decide to go all in after finishing this one, we'll credit your $197 USD toward it within 12 months of enrolling Book a free consult and we'll chat about whether the full program is your next step.
What women say about KIKO
The KIKO Method itself is new — these are real, unedited testimonials from women who've taken the individual short courses that make up the program.
"Our mission is to support women in building stronger bodies and healthier minds through science-based training and holistic wellbeing practices — going beyond appearance to understanding your body, supporting your mental wellbeing, and creating sustainable habits that promote strength, resilience, and longevity."
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Is this a diet plan or an elimination protocol?
No. The focus is on understanding your gut-brain connection and adding in supportive foods and habits — fibre, plant diversity, fermented foods — rather than cutting things out. You'll get meal-planning templates, but no rigid rules.
How does the course work, and how long do I get?
You get instant access the moment you enrol. Everything is self-paced — watch the lessons whenever suits your week — and you keep access for 12 months, including any future updates and improvements at no extra cost.
I have a diagnosed gut condition (like IBS). Can I still take this?
The course is educational and gives you a solid understanding of the gut-brain connection, but it's not medical treatment. If you have a diagnosed condition, please keep working with your doctor or dietitian, and use this course as background knowledge alongside their advice.
Can I upgrade to the full 12-week Masterclass later?
Yes. This short course is one of ten inside the 12-week KIKO Masterclass ($999), which covers your brain, hormones, gut, strength, sleep and long-term wellness. If you'd like to upgrade after finishing this short course, just get in touch — that's exactly what the free consult is for.
YOUR INVESTMENT
You don't need to cut out more foods. You need to know what your gut is asking for.
Three short lessons. Tools you can use the same day. 12 months to come back to them. US$197, one payment, 12 months' access. Less than two personal training sessions. This one you keep.
YOUR INVESTMENT
You don't need to cut out more foods. You need to know what your gut is asking for.
Three short lessons. Tools you can use the same day. 12 months to come back to them. US$197, one payment, 12 months' access. Less than two personal training sessions. This one you keep.
Because everything unlocks instantly the moment you enroll, we don't offer change-of-mind refunds. This doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Not sure yet? Book a free 20-minute consult and we'll talk it through first.
One-time payment · No subscriptions · No hidden fees
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Because everything unlocks instantly the moment you enroll, we don't offer change-of-mind refunds. This doesn't affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Not sure yet? Book a free 20-minute consult and we'll talk it through first.
One-time payment · No subscriptions · No hidden fees
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
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