How do you fuel your brain—not your anxiety—for sustained mental energy, clarity, and confident decision-making?

In this episode, Tim Staton launches a powerful new nutrition leadership program series exploring the science-backed connection between gut health, brain fuel, and leadership performance. If you’ve ever wondered what fuel does your brain use, how to fuel your brain, or which food to fuel your brain supports long-term focus, this conversation delivers practical answers.

Tim is joined by Nikki Golly, a nutrition and digestive health expert, who shares her personal journey of overcoming 27 years of chronic digestive issues that silently eroded her confidence, clarity, and mental energy. Her transformation—now openly known as “the poop lady”—highlights why digestive health is foundational to personal development, wellness, and leadership effectiveness.

Together, they break down how the gut functions as the body’s “second brain,” directly influencing decision-making, emotional regulation, and sustained mental energy. Nikki explains why hydration is one of the most overlooked tools for brain performance, affecting nearly 90–95% of people, and how proper hydration helps you better interpret hunger, stress, and cognitive fatigue.

You’ll also learn:

How to fuel your brain through nutrition without relying on stimulants

Why high-protein breakfasts support focus, clarity, and confidence

The difference between macronutrients, micronutrients, and real brain fuel

Why processed foods increase anxiety instead of energy

How stress disrupts digestion—and how to reset your system for better performance

This episode is ideal for leaders, professionals, and high performers seeking sustained mental energy, sharper thinking, and a healthier relationship between food, stress, and productivity.

If you care about wellness, personal development, digestive health, and leadership clarity, this conversation will change how you think about what’s on your plate—and how it shapes your legacy.

Connect with Nikki:

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/nicole.golly.7

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/fuelyourbody/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkigolly/

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@fuelyourbodywithnikkigolly4860?si=A7XIE4fOTk7E0WJc

Connect with Tim:

Website: timstatingtheobvious.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw

Instagram: @TimStating

TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/

SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b

Enroll in the Leadership Course: https://themanyhatsofleadership.learnworlds.com/course/the-edge-mindset