You might be wondering: what is my "gut"? Why should I care about it? Or maybe even: How can I heal it? Could mood disorders, like anxiety, be caused by my gut? In this episode, all of these questions will be answered, and more! This is a huge subject to tackle and it can feel very confusing but worry not! You will finish this podcast feeling like you have a great understanding of this crucial part of your overall health and what steps you can actually take to move forward!

References:

Michael Greger, MD; How Not to Die, book

Daniel G. Amen, MD; The End of Mental Illness, book

Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MCSI or "Dr. B", Instagram Content + Podcast Features

Let's Connect : https://www.instagram.com/alyssataylorharper/

What's gonna happen in the future? What are people saying about me? Why did I say that? ━ Does this sound like you? You're not alone. By the end of this podcast, you can expect to feel substantially more equipped to work through these thoughts all on your own! We're chatting neuroplasticity, grounding your emotions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy +PLUS+ a five step plan to use anytime you get stuck overthinking!

resources:

The Anti-Anxiety Notebook: https://shop.therapynotebooks.com/ *not sponsored*

or

Google: "Feelings Wheel" & "Cognitive Distortions" to find more resources!

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You are what you eat - kinda! Want to lose weight? Gain weight? Feel better? Have clearer skin? Well, getting your diet right is crucial. In this episode, I'll be giving you 6 practical steps so you can start eating healthy and actually enjoy it. Look forward to hearing about how to "listen to your body", find balance, grocery shop and create a plan that works for you long term!

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REF:

Dr. Daniel Amen, "The End of Mental Illness"

Dr. Jolene Brighton, "Beyond The Pill"

Dr. Michael Greger, "How Not to Die"

The Anti-Anxiety Notebook

About half of the population has a period, so whether or not you do, you should care about it! In this episode, I chat through what I love and hate about pads, tampons, menstrual cups, period panties and more. You can look forward to learning something new as I answer some of your questions (asked over on instagram) and you'll also get to hear some ridiculous period-related stories from yours truly.

This is the sex talk we all need! In this episode, you'll learn about masturbation as I answer questions like - Should I use lube? What about toys? Should I watch porn? What if I don't like it? How do I handle sexual shame? and more! 

You'll hear the facts AND some of my personal experiences including what I've learned from them. Whether you're super comfortable with this topic or you HATE talking about sex - this episode is for you! Explore, be safe and have fun! x

Fight The New Drug - https://fightthenewdrug.org/ 

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If you vape or smoke, you've probably tried to quit at least once. Whether it was for your mental health, physical health, lifestyle, finances or all of these combined - addiction sucks! I used nicotine for 3 years and about a year ago, I finally quit. In this episode, you'll hear, firstly - my story with vaping/trying to quit/being in denial that I was addicted/etc. and secondly - seven tips on HOW to quit for GOOD! If you get these seven things down, you will have a much easier time quitting! I believe in you; you can do this xx

Ripple Vapes: https://www.therippleco.com/

"ASAP Science on YouTube"

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Diet culture affects all of us. In this episode, I'll be sharing about my past struggle with an eating disorder and all of the steps I took to find food freedom! If you're interested in what intuitive eating actually is (it's not as complicated as it seems) and how it can fit into your life - this episode is for you! You deserve a guilt-free relationship with food that tastes amazing AND makes you feel good so let's explore that together.

In this episode, we'll be chatting all things birth control pill: what they don't tell you, how it works, how to come off, how your body might change, how birth control plays a role in feminism and more! I came off of the pill about a year ago and I am so thankful that I did. I hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to do whatever feels right for you!

REF:

Dr. Jolene Brighten, Beyond the Pill, Book

Samantha Gladdish, Healthy Hormones for Women, Podcast

Sarah E. Hill, The Surprising Link Between Women's Brains and The Birth Control Pill, Ted Talk

Flo App, Menstrual Cycle Tracking App