136. It’s All Connected: The Powerful Link Between Your Gut Microbiome, Mental and Physical Health Ft. Liinn Rivers

A Word To The Wise

Struggling with mental health, chronic illness and/or trauma can feel like an endless battle. In today's show, we take a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between our gut health and mental/physical well-being. Linn, an expert in holistic and functional medicine, shares her own compelling story of healing and how she now empowers others to navigate through the complexities of chronic diseases with a better understanding of their gut microbiome.
The gut-brain connection is a fascinating frontier, and in this episode, we discuss its hidden connections that radically influences our health and behavior. Linn shares the profound impact of dietary choices on our mental health, explaining how the foods we eat can either trigger or alleviate conditions ranging from autoimmune diseases to insulin resistance. Her unique perspective on the carnivore diet, carbohydrate reduction, and the controversial role of plant-based toxins challenges conventional medical treatments. It's a revealing look at how adjusting our daily nutrition might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced self.
We discuss the crucial role of the gut microbiome in emotional recovery and how certain dietary adjustments can help rewire our neurological responses. Linn shares actionable advice on incorporating probiotics, balancing meals, and listening to our bodies' intuitive needs—particularly for women during pivotal life stages.
Connect with Linn: https://www.linnrivers.com/
Chapters:
0:00
Intro/What is the Gut Microbiome?
9:40
The Gut-Brain Connection in Mental Health
24:29
The Impact of Diet on Health
29:58
Impact of Diet on Insulin Resistance
37:03
Balancing Diet for Gut Health
45:46
Gut Health and Dietary Choices
52:36
Nutrition, Health, and Intuition
1:00:00
Healing Trauma Through Physical Health
1:03:47
Healing Trauma Through Gut Health

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Chapters

1. Root Cause (00:00:00)

2. The Gut-Brain Connection in Mental Health (00:09:40)

3. The Impact of Diet on Health (00:24:29)

4. Impact of Diet on Insulin Resistance (00:29:58)

5. Balancing Diet for Gut Health (00:37:03)

6. Gut Health and Dietary Choices (00:45:46)

7. Nutrition, Health, and Intuition (00:52:36)

8. Healing Trauma Through Physical Health (01:00:00)

9. Healing Trauma Through Gut Health (01:03:47)

10. Benefits of Probiotics and Health Advice (01:09:13)