What role does stress play in digestion and inflammation? In this episode, Colleen provides several tips on stress reduction to thereby get out of the sympathetic nervous system and potentially improve digestion. Combining her certification in integrative nutrition with traditional psychology and her Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART), Colleen also explains how inflammation and chronic stress impacts our bodies and our minds. 

The information contained in these topics is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.

In today's episode, Colleen explains how digestion works in the body and the concept of epigenetics. Only by understanding how digestion works will we be able to potentially heal ailments we may face. Colleen explains the connection between the gut and the mind and how the combination of psychology, biology and neurology come into effect. 

During the season of New Year's Resolutions, Colleen continues the theme of change from last episode and  explores "Why is it so difficult for us to change?" Today's episode discusses some of the neural processes that happen when we try to go about enacting changes in our lives. Colleen touches on neurology, psychology and explains some cognitive behavioral therapy tools to help better understand the concept of change. 

Today's topic is the last episode in the four part mini-series on energy. Today we will learn how to build resilience to increase and maintain your energy. Topics covered include: Gentle Loving Kindness, The Domino Effect, Nature, and the Inflammatory Response.