The science behind your gut feelings — and what to do about them.
Ever had a “gut feeling” that turned out to be right?
What if that wasn’t just intuition…
but actual biology talking?
It turns out your gut and brain are in constant conversation — through a high-speed, chemically rich, bidirectional superhighway called the gut-brain axis.
And it may be the real reason you’re feeling anxious, foggy, inflamed, or emotionally flat.
🧠 Your Brain Doesn’t Work Alone
For decades, Western medicine treated the brain like a castle on a hill — separated, protected, and running the show.
But research now shows:
Your gut microbiome — trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other critters — has direct influence on how you feel, think, and even behave.
We now know:
- 90% of serotonin is made in the gut
- Gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters like dopamine and GABA
- The vagus nerve connects your enteric nervous system (gut) to your central nervous system (brain)
In short:
Your gut is your second brain.
And if it’s out of balance, your entire system feels it.
🚨 Common Gut-Brain Red Flags
If these sound familiar, your microbiome may need support:
- “I wake up anxious and can’t explain why.”
- “I crave sugar, but feel worse after.”
- “I get brain fog every afternoon.”
- “I’ve tried meditating, but I still feel wired.”
- “My mood changes with my digestion.”
These aren’t random.
They’re inflammatory signals, not character flaws.
🔍 How I Work With Clients to Rewire the Gut-Brain Loop
I don’t just hand out probiotics and hope for the best.
I help clients decode their GI Map tests, understand their unique ecosystem, and restore their gut-brain alignmentthrough:
- Targeted gut protocols (yes, we go beyond diet)
- Stress + vagus nerve regulation techniques
- Functional nutrition to rebuild the lining + flora
- Behavioral rewiring to break the anxiety-digestion loop
Because when the gut heals, so does the mind.
🌿 What You Can Do Right Now
Even without a lab test, here are 3 things you can start today:
1. Breathe Before You Eat
Activating your parasympathetic state helps digestion begin.
Try 3 slow exhales before each meal.
2. Add Fermented Foods (Slowly)
Start with a tablespoon of sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir.
Watch how your mood shifts.
3. Rewild Your Microbiome
Get outside. Touch the earth. Move. Breathe nature.
The most healing microbes often live in soil, not supplements.
🧠 Mood Is Not Just in Your Head
It’s in your gut.
Your nerves.
Your cells.
And it can be rebalanced — not just medicated.