Is Urban Monk worth the investment for personal health?

Margaret Bates recommends doing research but ultimately deciding to prioritize yourself. Her attitude was "if not now, when?" and she concluded that now was the best time to invest in her own health.

What is the coaching experience like at Urban Monk?

Margaret describes the coaching as highly personal and supportive. She felt an immediate connection with her coach, Kathleen, who she described as personable, kind, and a great listener who provided clear, positive feedback.

How does Urban Monk help with stress and gut issues?

The program uses tools like the VaguVibe to calm the vagus system and de-stress. Margaret found this essential because stress was a major factor in her gut issues, and the device was small and easy to use.

Does Premier Research Labs offer more than just nutritional supplements?

Yes. Jamie Dickerhoof noted that while she was familiar with their products, she discovered a significant bioenergetics component including the Matrix pyramid, geo-dots, and VAS-II elements.

How accessible are the experts at the Quantum Summit?

Jamie Dickerhoof found the speakers and PRL staff to be incredibly informative and willing to go above and beyond to ensure practitioners understand the material.

Which PRL product is most effective for digestive health?

Jamie Dickerhoof identifies Premier Probiotic as her favorite product, noting she has seen positive results in her own family and among her clients.

What actually fixed people's gut issues?

114 people recorded interviews about gut health across 31 organisations. 42 of them mentioned better digestion or gut health in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

Digestive-health stories: protocols tried, timelines, and what changed day to day.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Digestion42 of 114 mentioned it
“I was experiencing some health issues specifically around just not being able to have control over my sleep, feeling really stressed, I had some bloating, and I also just dealt with some overall feelings of low energy.”Reena Patel
More energy34 of 114 mentioned it
“There were days that I felt better and felt full of energy, and then it's like, what's wrong on the other day?”Margaret Bates
Symptom relief32 of 114 mentioned it
“And so it really helped me to understand the gut process and how to, with symptom presentation and also really good testing, that we don't guess anymore.”Suzanne Subaitani
More clients26 of 114 mentioned it
“Being able to help the patient on the energy level is completely different than anything else that is out there right now.”Maegan Stanga
Family & relationships24 of 114 mentioned it
“And my husband's like, "Well, why don't you go do it?" And when I was in a helicopter last year, I was like, "I'm not gonna be able to do this.”Leila Wieser
Mood & stress20 of 114 mentioned it
“And I felt a calm and a sense of more of a direction, I think.”Laura Bierwagen
Felt supported20 of 114 mentioned it
“And I felt that they were able to support me, and I wanted to be part of a team that really, truly understood what my needs were.”Reena Patel
Better sleep19 of 114 mentioned it
“I was experiencing some health issues specifically around just not being able to have control over my sleep, feeling really stressed, I had some bloating, and I also just dealt with some overall feelings of low energy.”Reena Patel

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How long it took

2 – 6 months · 1
Over a year · 7

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 114 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“I think it just brings you vitality, just life, and it's natural, and I'm not worried about anything bad happening as far as a side effect.”Leila Wieser
“I thought that it might not work for me. And that was more of a personal opinion, nothing to do with the actual program. I'd tried everything from working out to changing my diet, drinking more water, getting more sleep, but I just wasn't able to do it on my…”Reena Patel
“If you are thinking about joining the Institute of Restorative Health, I would say don't hesitate.”Suzanne Subaitani

Frequently asked

Is Urban Monk worth the investment for personal health?: Margaret Bates recommends doing research but ultimately deciding to prioritize yourself. Her attitude was "if not now, when?" and she concluded that now was the best time to invest in her own health. — Margaret Bates
What is the coaching experience like at Urban Monk?: Margaret describes the coaching as highly personal and supportive. She felt an immediate connection with her coach, Kathleen, who she described as personable, kind, and a great listener who provided clear, positive feedback. — Margaret Bates
How does Urban Monk help with stress and gut issues?: The program uses tools like the VaguVibe to calm the vagus system and de-stress. Margaret found this essential because stress was a major factor in her gut issues, and the device was small and easy to use. — Margaret Bates
Does Premier Research Labs offer more than just nutritional supplements?: Yes. Jamie Dickerhoof noted that while she was familiar with their products, she discovered a significant bioenergetics component including the Matrix pyramid, geo-dots, and VAS-II elements. — Jamie Dickerhoof
How accessible are the experts at the Quantum Summit?: Jamie Dickerhoof found the speakers and PRL staff to be incredibly informative and willing to go above and beyond to ensure practitioners understand the material. — Jamie Dickerhoof
Which PRL product is most effective for digestive health?: Jamie Dickerhoof identifies Premier Probiotic as her favorite product, noting she has seen positive results in her own family and among her clients. — Jamie Dickerhoof