What if the emotional chaos you’re feeling is actually a gut issue? In this eye-opening episode, Alicia talks with certified health coach Holly Andrews about how our digestive health is deeply connected to our mental and emotional stability. Holly shares her personal story of radical transformation, losing 150 pounds and healing deep stress, and the role that gut health played in that journey. Learn practical changes you can start making today to boost your mood, calm anxiety, and feel like yourself again.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
[00:00] Could Gut Issues Be the Missing Link in Your Emotional Health?
[04:00] Why Gut Health Matters for Emotions—and Holly’s Rock Bottom Story
[07:00] What Are the Symptoms of Gut Imbalance (Beyond Bloating)?
[10:00] What Role Does Inflammation Play in Anxiety and Brain Fog?
[11:00] What Foods Harm the Gut—and What Can Help It Heal?
[12:00] How to Eat for Gut Health Without Getting Overwhelmed
[15:00] Which Supplements Can Support Gut Healing (and Which Ones to Avoid)?
[18:00] Can Your Gut Health Really Shift in Just a Few Weeks?
[20:00] Why Progress Is About Consistency—Not Perfection
[23:00] A Personal 90-Day Gut Experiment—and What You Might Try Too
RESOURCES:
Want help applying what you’re learning here each week? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—a hands-on learning community of Christian women discovering how to handle everyday emotions with calm, clarity and confidence. Apply now at: https://aliciamichelle.com/club
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Ep 312: What to Do When You Can’t Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down
Ep 275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?
Ep 268: How to Nourish Your Physical Self to Boost Your Mental Health
Want support applying what you’re learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.
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