If you’ve ever wondered why stress affects your body just as much—if not more—than the food you eat, this episode will be eye-opening. 
 
Lauren sits down with Shawna Bigby Davis, Certified Health Coach, creator of the YOUR DAILY™ Nervous System Coaching App, and host of the podcast The BS We Feed Ourselves, to break down the powerful connection between stress, gut health, and blood sugar regulation. 

Shawna explains how the gut-brain axis influences mood and digestion, why nervous system regulation isn’t about staying calm but about recovering better from stress, and how stress—not just food—causes many of the glucose spikes we see every day. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• How the gut-brain axis (your gut’s “mini-brain”) impacts digestion, mood, and energy 

• What true nervous system regulation means—and why it’s not about being zen 24/7 

• How stress influences fat storage, cravings, and metabolic health 

• “Mental time traveling” and how living in the past/future fuels anxiety 

• Simple tools to build resilience and recover from stress faster 

• How gut health, blood sugar, and stress are all interconnected 

• Small, doable daily habits for better nervous system balance 

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If you’re looking for realistic ways to build strength, reduce pain, and move better throughout your day, this episode is the perfect place to start. 
 

Lauren sits down with Dr. Bo Babenko (DPT), an Erie-based physical therapist and founder of FitCare Physiotherapy & Wellness, to break down practical, proactive strategies for improving mobility and feeling strong in real life. 

With more than 20 years of experience in strength and conditioning, Dr. Bo blends physical therapy, dry needling, adjustments, mobility training, and nutrition coaching into a whole-body approach to pain relief and long-term wellness. 

In this episode, we explore: 

• How to use “exercise snacks” to build strength throughout the day 

• Why ground sitting supports mobility, flexibility, and joint health 

• The difference between proactive vs. reactive physical therapy 

• Navigating new wellness trends (yes, including GLP-1s) with intention and clarity 

• How to create a strength and movement routine that fits real, busy life 

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Referenced Book: Healthy for Life (Released February 4, 2025)

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