Physical WEllness
gUT + mind
Holistic definition
The gut and brain are deeply connected through what’s known as the gut-brain axis — a two-way communication system linking your digestive system with your nervous system.
This means:
Your gut health impacts your mood, focus, and stress response
And your stress, trauma, and emotional patterns affect your digestion
You’ve probably felt this before — that “gut feeling” when something’s off, or the stomach ache that hits during high anxiety. It’s not in your head (well… actually, it is — and your gut!).
WHY IT MATTERS
When the gut microbiome is out of balance — due to inflammation, food sensitivities, stress, mold, poor sleep, or medications — it can disrupt brain chemistry and emotional regulation.
Poor gut health is now being linked to:
Anxiety and depression
Brain fog
Sleep disturbances
Mood swings
Hormonal imbalance
Low resilience to stress
On the flip side: a nourished gut can help calm the mind.
Holistic Considerations
We ask:
“What’s triggering inflammation in my gut?”
“How is my nervous system contributing to my digestion — or vice versa?”
Gut healing isn’t just about what you eat — it’s also how you process emotion, regulate your stress response, and create safety in your environment.
Supportive Tools & Practices
To calm the gut → calm the mind:
Eat slowly and mindfully
Chew thoroughly — digestion starts in the mouth
Support stomach acid (bitters, lemon water, stress reduction)
Bone broth or gut-friendly foods (if tolerated)
Restore gut bacteria with probiotics or fermented foods (with caution)
To calm the mind → calm the gut:
Daily breathwork or vagus nerve stimulation
Gentle movement or walking after meals
Journaling to track food/mood correlations
Address trauma stored in the gut (see: somatic healing)
🔬 Mini Deep-Dives
🍽️ Gut Feelings: Why Digestion Slows with Stress
When you’re in fight-or-flight, digestion takes a back seat. That’s why stress can cause bloating, constipation, nausea, or urgent bowel movements.
→ Related: [Stress & the Nervous System], [Trauma & the Body]
🧬 Your Microbiome Is Unique
Your gut bacteria are shaped by your early childhood, diet, medications, and environment. There’s no one-size-fits-all — and healing isn’t linear.
→ Coming soon: “Personalizing Gut Health Support”
Explore More
Coming soon: Gut Health 101 download
Free Quiz: “What’s Your Gut Type?”
Blog: “How My Gut Health Changed My Mood”
Instagram Reel idea: Gut-friendly morning routine or meal prep
Product suggestions: teas, bitters, journaling prompts, calm aids