The Wellness Mama Podcast Why You Can’t Heal Your Gut If You’re Constantly Stressed With Dr. Tyler Kruse
Dec 10, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Tyler Kruse, a chiropractor and holistic health expert from The Wellness Way, dives into the intricate relationship between stress and gut health. He explains why stress affects women’s hormones differently than men’s, highlighting the adrenal factors at play. Chronic stress can hinder digestion and weaken gut barriers, leading to various health issues. Tyler shares practical tips, including breathing techniques and circadian alignment, to combat stress and enhance gut wellness, emphasizing the vital roles of sleep and fasting.
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Poop And Periods Reveal Health
- Tyler Kruse says poop and periods are daily diagnostic signals of digestion and hormonal health.
- He uses these markers routinely to tailor care beyond spinal adjustments.
Adjustment Alone May Not Fix Stress
- Kruse describes a patient stressed by a toxic boss who remained wired but tired and didn't fully respond to adjustments.
- He used that example to show adjustments often need lifestyle and stress support to stick.
Adrenals Drive Female Stress Differences
- Kruse explains women rely more on adrenal hormone production than men, so stress impacts female hormones more.
- This adrenal dependence makes women's stress responses and recovery patterns different from men's.