#152: Stress, Anxiety, and IBS: The Link Between Mental Health and Digestive Issues

Stress, anxiety and gut issues go hand in hand. Many of my clients with IBS and other digestive issues are highly stressed or anxious humans.

They lead to a bit of a vicious cycle - stress impacts the gut, and the state of our gut further drives the stress and anxiety. So what can you actually do about it?

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

• Discover how the gut, brain, and nutrition are intricately linked and influence each other.

• Insights from research: explore the scientific findings that shed light on the complex relationship between the gut and the brain.

• Impact of stress on digestion: Gain insights into how stress affects the digestive system and contributes to gut-related issues.

• Unravelling the vagus nerve: learn about the vagus nerve and its role in regulating both stress, anxiety, and gut health, and discover ways to improve its function.

• Stress reduction practices: discover effective stress reduction techniques that can help alleviate both stress and gut-related symptoms.

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