Ever get “butterflies” when you’re nervous? Or lose your appetite when you're sad? That’s your gut-brain axis in action. Your belly isn’t just digesting food—it’s a second brain, packed with neurons, neurotransmitters, and direct influence on your mood, energy, and clarity.
The microbiome-mind connection
Your gut bacteria create:
Serotonin (90% of it!)
GABA (calming neurotransmitter)
Dopamine precursors
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that nourish brain cells
An unbalanced microbiome? That’s a recipe for mood swings, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
What can go wrong?
Gut dysbiosis (too many bad bugs, not enough good ones)
Leaky gut (intestinal permeability)
Candida or parasites
Low stomach acid
Chronic constipation or bloating
Long-term stress and trauma
Symptoms of a disrupted gut-brain axis
Brain fog and poor memory
Anxiety or low mood
Poor sleep
Sugar cravings
Digestive problems
Fatigue that doesn't respond to rest
My healing framework
Comprehensive gut testing (stool, zonulin, secretory IgA)
Herbal and food-based microbiome support
Anti-inflammatory and low-FODMAP plans
Nervous system recalibration (breathwork, craniosacral therapy)
Psychosomatic tools for emotional gut triggers
Final thoughts
Your brain isn’t in your head—it’s in your gut, too. Healing the belly is healing the mind. Let’s start where it all begins: the core.
