Ready to restore emotional balance and reclaim your well-being? Join Melita and her guest, Tawnie Colwell, for an episode where they uncover the profound relationship between your gut and mind. With Tawnie, a registered and licensed dietitian, as your guide, you'll discover the key to unlocking your full potential not just in terms of physical health but also mental clarity and emotional well-being.

In this episode, they explore how the gut influences your mood, stress response, and overall mental health. Tawnie also shares scientific evidence and actionable steps to enhance your emotional state through gut-nourishing practices.

Witness the transformative power of nurturing your gut health. Imagine equipping yourself to conquer stress and overcome emotional challenges. It's time to rewrite your story and create a life filled with joy and vitality.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Find out the difference between a registered dietitian and a licensed dietitian
• Understand the why behind  imbalanced guts
• Determine the role of a balanced gut in supporting mental health

"Moms can also give their babies their gut microbiome through breast milk. If you're not breastfed, you don't get that, and it's very important that you get that when you're young because what happens when you're young dictates what happens to your gut microbiome when you're older." - Tawnie Colwell

Valuable Free Resources:

Brain Maker by Dr. David Perlmutter:

https://www.drperlmutter.com/books/brain-maker-by-david-perlmutter-md/

The Hormone Cure by Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/teach/

Topics Covered:

06:59 - Explore the effectiveness of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

08:00 - How long should you take prebiotics for maximum benefits?

10:31 - Vitamin B as an adjunct to antidepressant medication

11:48 - Why your blood tests might not tell the whole story

17:55 - Practical advice on how to support your gut microbiome effectively

23:33 - Depletion of Vitamin B and its effects on your body

23:53 - How exercise and stress affect your B Vitamins

25:42 - Other reasons why you're struggling to shed pounds

26:49 - Why dietitians excel at health coaching

31:20 - Additional weight loss strategies from a dietitian's perspective

32:24 - How do food sensitivities develop?

32:56 - Tips on how to lower cortisol levels from a dietitian's point of view

36:33 - Recommendations for optimal sleep

38:28 - Breathing exercises to boost blood flow and optimize your digestive tract

44:55 - Tips for finding high-quality over-the-counter supplements

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