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Depression and Anxiety: The Gut-Brain Connection Every Special Needs Mom Should Know


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When your energy is gone and your emotions feel heavy, it’s easy to think you’re just not trying hard enough. But what if the real issue isn’t your mindset… it’s your microbiome?

In this grounded, eye-opening episode, Bonnie curates insights from clinical biochemist Dr. Richard Brouse, who explains the surprising gut-brain connection affecting mood, stress, sleep, and more—especially for caregiving women. You’ll hear about the emotional cost of caregiver burnout, how nutrient gaps and gut imbalances quietly fuel anxiety and depression, and what real support can look like when healing begins from the inside out.

From sugar cravings to 3 a.m. wakeups to that lingering feeling of “this isn’t me anymore,” this episode is for every exhausted mom who’s been carrying too much for too long.

Related Resources:
Replay of the full webinar with Dr. Brouse
Join Bonnie’s Facebook group for support

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Real Life with BonnieBy Bonnie Smit