Empower 2 Heal

Understanding the Mental Health Gut-Brain Connection Postpartum

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Today's Episode:

Today, in Season 2 Episode 17 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the profound connection between our gut and our brain. Join me as I share my personal journey through maternal mental health, exploring how healing my gut microbiome significantly improved my mental wellness. We discuss the benefits of functional medicine and the essential vitamins and minerals that have supported my healing process. This episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for anyone looking to enhance their mental health by nurturing their gut.


Key Takeaways:

  1. Gut-Brain Connection: Understanding the concept of the gut as our "second brain" and how gut health directly influences mental health.
  2. Functional Medicine Journey: The importance of personalized medical care that addresses the root causes of health issues.
  3. Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies: How deficiencies in vitamins like D, magnesium, and iron can affect mental health and how supplements can help.
  4. Food is Medicine: The impact of whole foods and elimination diets like Whole30 on mental health.
  5. Probiotics and Prebiotics: The role of probiotics in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and supporting mental health.


    6. Personal Journey Highlights:

    • My struggles with postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD.
    • The decision to seek non-traditional treatment methods.
    • Working with a functional medicine doctor to uncover and treat vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
    • The transformative power of dietary changes and mindful eating.
    • The role of vitamins and minerals in reducing depression, anxiety, and restlessness.


      • Practical Tips:

      • Explore functional medicine as a holistic approach to health.
      • Get comprehensive lab tests to check for vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
      • Shift perspective of food to be nourishing medicine for the body, explore the Whole30 to reset your gut and identify food sensitivities.
      • Include probiotics in your diet to boost gut health.



        • *DISCLAIMER* The advice provided is for informational purposes only.  It is meant to augment and not replace consultation with a licensed health care provider.  Consultation with a Doctor or other primary care provider is recommended for anyone suffering from a health problem.


        LINKS MENTIONED


        Maternal Mental Health Nutrition Resources

        ⁠⁠The Empowered Mamas Club⁠⁠

        ⁠⁠The Empowered First Year: Postpartum Prep Course


        Resources Mentioned:

        • Functional Medicine Doctors
        • Host Defense Mushrooms
        • Whole30 Program
        • Probiotics for various health needs



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