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Episode: 462. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Stress, Trauma, and Shame Impact our Physiology with Dr. Will Cole
Description: Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and inflammation. Discover the role of gut health, environmental toxins, and social media in shaping our well-being, and learn practical strategies to support healing, improve vagal tone, and cultivate resilience.In this episode we cover:0:04:50 – The Gut + The Nervous System0:07:20 – The Vagus Nerve0:11:14 – Gut-Brain-Axis0:13:20 – Hormones0:17:44 – Mood0:21:26 – Bacteria0:24:07 – Intestinal Permeability0:26:21 – Maintaining Good Gut Flora0:35:51 – Antibiotics0:37:19 – How to Upregulate Gut Function0:41:44 – Psychology and Physiology0:43:01 – Metaphysical Meals0...