What Role Does the Gut Play in Mood and Brain Health {Episode 37 with Tina Anderson}

What role does the gut play in mood and brain health?We are about to find out in this brand new podcast episode (#37) with Tina Anderson.What Role Does the Gut Play in Mood and Brain Health {Episode 37 with Tina Anderson}Resources MentionedEpisode 36: Anxiety and Your GutDay 10: A Gutsy Girl’s Bible: a 21-day approach to healing the gutJust Thrive Health (you’ll always save 15% on their products when you use code AGUTSYGIRL at checkout)Gut Definition {A Gutsy Girl Podcast, Episode 9}PsychobioticsGut 4-tify (How to Build a Healthy Mucosal Barrier)The GAPS DietVagus NerveWhat is the Gut Microbiome?Probiotic Strains and SpeciesGut Healing for Beginners (YES! This is ready for consumption.)Don’t Miss These ThoughtsWho is Tina Anderson?What is the gut-brain connection?“You said no to us for a long time, too!” – Tina“Psychiatric drugs haven’t changed much.” – Tina“The gut is the other brain – maybe even the first brain.” – TinaWhat role does the gut play in mood and brain health? The gut/brain axis.“The gut and brain are connected through the vagus nerve.” – TinaWhat are psychobiotics?What are some the offenders of brain health?Is there research behind this new product, Just Calm and the 1714 strain?There are so many products out there for mood and stress relief, why is this new product different?How spore based probiotic strains play a role in mood/stress.Can you test for 1714 in the gut?“It’s hard to find any disease that’s not associated with imbalance in your gut microbiome.” – TinaIntermittent fasting + gut health.When it comes to supplements, what is one thing Tina thinks most people get wrong? (By the way, what she describes is what I TEACH you to do in ‘Gut Healing for Beginners.’ Learn more about the course HERE.)Tina’s 3 convictions around gut health and gut healing.PURCHASE JUST CALM HERE AND USE CODE ‘AGUTSYGIRL’ TO SAVE 15% AT CHECKOUTJust Calm gets to the root of the problem. Just one per day, whenever and wherever you’re at.Just Calm InformationThe Problem:Stress is at the root of nearly everything that makes life feel harder:Sleep​​ loss, low energy, dissatisfaction, irritability, illness, etcAnd science has proven that high stress is a foundational part of:Heart diseaseHigh blood pressureObesityDiabetesAutoimmune diseaseAnxiety and depressionand much more!The Stats:Since 2020, 2 out of 3 people report feeling extreme stressMore than 80% of people say stress is affecting their physical health73% believe stress is impacting their mental healthWell over 50% of people have trouble sleeping because of stressJUST CALM = A REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPROACH TO COUNTERBALANCING STRESS AND OVERWHELM, AND UPLIFTING YOUR BODY, MIND, AND SOUL.Has the power to help you feel calm, cool, and collected every day, even when you’re faced with insufferable rush hour traffic… deadlines and mounting pressure at work, and even the relentless, miles-long to do list.Features the proprietary “mood-biotic” strain, B Longum 1714™The most heavily researched and verified brain probiotic availableIn multiple clinical studies, it’s been shown to:Help you effectively manage stressChampion a healthy moodMaintain balanced cortisol levelsDrive peak cognitive function and great thinkingPromote vitality and support better sleep qualityAnd even encourage theta brain waves (associated with creativity, intuition, great thinking, and flow states)Also formulated with 3 targeted B vitamins proven to:Drive neural processes in the brainHelp maintain brain gray matter –a structure important for healthy cognitionSupport optimal neurotransmitter functionAnd promote a bright and healthy mood.More from A Gutsy GirlWant to learn even more about the gut and ways to heal it? Learn all the secrets via my signature book, A Gutsy Girl’s Bible: a 21-day approach to healing the gut. Grab your copy on Amazon HERE.Or, have this book at your fingertips instantly by downloading the PDF now.INSERT HTMLWelcome to A Gutsy Girl PodcastHang out on InstagramBFF’s on YouTubeFree resource: The Master Gutsy SpreadsheetRated-G Email ClubWrap UpTime to wrap this up. As always, a huge goal for this show is to connect with even more people. Feel free to send an email to our team at podcast@agutsygirl.com. We want to hear questions, comments, show ideas, etc.Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Bio: Tina AndersonTina Anderson’s journey into the world of health had a unique start and some unusual turns. She began her career as a trial lawyer who specialized in settling cases by bringing both sides together, a personal passion of hers.Once her second child arrived, Tina left that high-stress job behind so she could focus on her family. Luckily, she was still able to use her considerable legal skills to point her career in a new direction as the in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company.But what Tina saw there made her change direction again. Frustrated by the many abuses in the pharmaceutical industry, Tina turned toward the field of natural health, and found her life’s work.She channeled her energy into learning all she could about disease prevention and good health maintenance. That led her to discover the importance of gut health and how connected and crucial it is for overall health and wellness.To share her discovery with the world, Tina along with her husband created a unique supplement that contains the superior probiotic strains of renowned researcher Dr. Simon Cutting.By promoting gut health and probiotics, Tina shares her passion for wellness, helping others live their best physical and emotional lives.EVERY Just Thrive product is backed by science and proven.If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy:Anxiety and Your GutYour Brain on Food {Episode 19 with Dr. Uma Naidoo}The Gut-Brain ConnectionXox,SKH