In this empowering episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi to explore a game-changing concept: your mood might actually start in your gut. From chronic fatigue to anxiety and brain fog, many emotional and cognitive issues may have roots in inflammation and gut dysbiosis—yet conventional medicine often misses this connection.
Dr. Andersson Ciapponi explains how the gut-brain axis, gut permeability (“leaky gut”), and food sensitivities can trigger neuroinflammation and affect neurotransmitter production like serotonin and dopamine. She and Dr. Jauregui uncover how dietary strategies, simple food swaps, and targeted supplements can restore balance, sometimes more effectively than medications alone. If you’ve ever felt dismissed for feeling “off,” this conversation connects the dots between what you eat and how you feel.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi for a fascinating conversation about how what we eat directly impacts how we feel—mentally and emotionally. We dive into the gut-brain connection, breaking down how inflammation, neurotransmitters, and common food triggers like sugar and dairy can disrupt digestion and mood.
We also talk about food label myths (yes, even yogurt!), the power of anti-inflammatory foods like omega-3s and turmeric, and how personalized nutrition plays a huge role in mental wellness. If you’ve ever wondered how to support your gut to support your brain, this episode offers practical insights, including the Five R Framework we often use in functional medicine to guide gut healing.
This one’s packed with tools for both patients and practitioners, ready to look beyond the prescription pad.
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Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Duke and Drexel Universities, she specializes in uncovering the root causes of chronic fatigue, GI issues, and mood disorders using integrative, evidence-based care. Her approach blends clinical precision with compassion, empowering patients to take charge of their health.
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