Customer story · Urban Monk Productions
Retired Customer Resolves Histamine Issues and Gut Discomfort Through Personalized Coaching
Margaret Bates · Recorded 7/13/2026
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Margaret Bates achieved significant health improvements with Urban Monk Productions, specifically resolving a chronic drippy nose "really quick" after starting targeted supplements for histamine issues. By utilizing the VaguVibe device for stress management and receiving personalized guidance from coach Kathleen, she successfully addressed long-standing gut discomfort, bloating, and inconsistent energy levels.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Addressing gut discomfort, bloating, and inconsistent energy levels.
- Reported Result
- Chronic drippy nose disappeared quickly after histamine supplements.
- Key Tool Used
- VaguVibe device for vagus nerve calming and de-stressing.
“If I don't prioritize my own health now, when am I going to do it?”
“I had had a drippy nose, like all day long pretty much, and as soon as I started the supplement, it pretty much disappeared. Like, it was really quick.”
“The tremendous amount of resources that are online at the Urban Monk... it's like a gold mine.”
The interview
What was your mindset before joining Urban Monk?
I would recommend that you do some research, and you have to make a decision, are you going to do something for yourself? And my attitude was, if not now, when? If I don't prioritize my own health now, when am I going to do it? So I decided now is the best time.
What health challenges were you looking to solve?
I was looking for a way to have better health. My gut was... sometimes it would be good, sometimes it would feel uncomfortable, bloated. It just, things were not right, and I have tried things on my own, and I was like, 'I need somebody else to give me some input and see what's going on.'
How did your energy levels affect your daily life?
I think the biggest impact was just the ups and downs of the energy, and when I'm feeling low energy, there's things that I'd like to do, but I just don't have the motivation or energy to go do that. There were days that I felt better and felt full of energy, and then it's like, what's wrong on the other day? I don't know what happened.
What was your experience with the coaching staff?
The biggest thing is my coach, Kathleen. I immediately felt a connection with her, like the very first time I met her on the first coaching call. She was very personable, kind, caring, and it came across. And anything I talked about, I felt like she was really listening and she was attuning to what I said, and she would give me some input and feedback.
What did you learn from the testing process?
The testing that they did, the information that I got from that about all the different foods that were impacting me negatively, and I was like, 'Well, I would never have guessed,' because I wasn't aware of that. I couldn't tell. So that's been very informative and interesting.
How did the program address your histamine issues?
I did not know that I had histamine issues. I maybe suspected it because I reacted badly to a bee sting, and so I got the supplements to deal with it. And I had had a drippy nose, like all day long pretty much, and as soon as I started the supplement, it pretty much disappeared. Like, it was really quick.
What impact did the VaguVibe have on your health?
The biggest thing I think is, well, it's the VaguVibe and the impact it has as far as calming and just helping me help in the vagus system just calm down and de-stress. Because stress is such a big part of things that go wrong in the gut. Calming that part down I think has helped a lot. And the reason I like this VaguVibe too is it is so small. It's really easy to use.
What do you think of the online resources provided?
One more thing is the tremendous amount of resources that are online at the Urban Monk. I'm looking forward to having more time to go in and dig into more of that, because there's just so much. It's like a gold mine.
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.
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.
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About Urban Monk Productions

Urban Monk Productions
Official site: theurbanmonk.comUrban Monk Productions, led by Dr. Pedram Shojai, is a wellness brand that integrates ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western medicine to provide practical lifestyle hacks. They serve individuals in high-stress environments, helping them transition from being tired and unhealthy to energized and mentally balanced. As Margaret Bates experienced, the brand provides personalized coaching, specialized testing, and tools like the VaguVibe to support sustainable daily health practices.
- Industry
- Health and Wellness
Topics
- gut health
- wellness
- retired
- histamine relief
- stress management
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