Unlocking the Brain-Gut Connection: How Trauma Affects Gut Health with Mandi Dickey

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In this enlightening episode, host Alyssa Simpson is joined by Mandi Dickey, a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (nearly all in neurology) with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, to delve into the powerful connection between the brain and gut. Together, they discuss how neurological health, particularly brain trauma, can profoundly affect gut function. 

Mandi’s personal experience with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) adds a deeply relatable and inspiring perspective on overcoming health challenges. She shares how her TBI, which she sustained in a car accident in 2023, opened her eyes to the profound impact brain health has on the entire body—especially gut health. The episode highlights the importance of recognizing the gut-brain connection and how caring for one’s brain can enhance digestive health.

If you're struggling with gut health or have suffered from neurological trauma, this episode will provide you with knowledge and hope for healing.

Guest Bio:
Mandi Dickey is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Top Nurse Practitioner award and the Women of Armor Personal Growth award for 2023. Mandi’s expertise spans a wide range of health topics, with a particular focus on brain health.

In 2022, she launched her podcast, Brain Wellness – The Podcast, where she covers topics related to brain health and wellness, including concussion prevention, migraine treatment, and stroke recovery.

In 2023, Mandi suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident but has returned to her passion of educating others on brain health. She now focuses on sharing her experiences and insights into brain injuries, concussions, and how these impact overall health, including gut function.

For more about Mandi’s work and to explore her podcast, visit: brainwellnessnp

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