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Gut Feelings with Functional Medicine Expert, Dr. Will Cole (Enneagram 5w4) [S07-005]

Aug 17, 2023

Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses the gut-brain connection and how nutrition can heal our bodies. He also shares how the Enneagram has helped him educate and empower others. The podcast explores communication abilities of Enneagram type 4 wings, behaviors of Enneagram 5s in different states, challenges faced by Enneagram 5s in relationships, self-development reflections, and the transformative power of diet and practices.

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Quick takeaways

The gut-brain connection plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing mental and emotional well-being through neurotransmitter production and inflammation regulation.

Understanding different personality types using the Enneagram system can foster better relationships and communication dynamics, particularly among Enneagram 5s with a wing 4.

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The Importance of Gut-Brain Connection in Health

This podcast episode explores the connection between the gut and the brain in relation to overall health. It discusses how the gut and brain are linked through the gut-brain axis, and emphasizes the impact of gut health on mental and emotional well-being. The episode highlights the role of gut-brain connection in neurotransmitter production, inflammation regulation, and overall physiological and psychological health. It also delves into the importance of nutrient-dense foods in fueling a healthy mood and reducing inflammation. The episode emphasizes the need to address both the physiological and psychological aspects of health to achieve overall well-being.

Introduction

4min

Enneagram Type 4 Wing: Unique Communication Abilities

16min

Behaviors and Experiences of Enneagram 5s in Positive State and Security Point

4min

Understanding Enneagram Type 5 in Relationships

19min

Reflecting on Life and Self-Development

5min

The Transformative Power of Diet and Practices

3min

What is the gut-brain connection, and what role does it play in living a healthy and fulfilling life? Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole joins us to talk about his newest book, Gut-Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel, and how to heal our bodies through nutrition.

Versed in the Enneagram, Dr. Cole shares how it has helped him educate and empower others by learning to communicate with others in a way they can receive it.

"My Enneagram Five-ness as far as being a researcher really does suit me well, and I think that's why I've been such a voracious consumer of health information and research [...] but, there's this duality, bidirectional relationship between what I do as science and the art," explains Dr. Cole. "The art part of what we do is holding the space in between the words and really understanding how can I get this health information and help them to understand it, to empower them, to give them agency over their health, and to really help them apply these things so it's sustainable and practical, for them to reclaim their quality of life?"

Tune into this fascinating conversation, then jump over to Amazon to grab your copy of "Gut Feelings."