#184 - Deanne Newton - Breaking the "Disruptive Habit Trap": Mind-Body Alignment

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho welcomes listeners to a captivating conversation on health and wellbeing. The discussion delves into the concept of the "disruptive habit trap," where habits detrimental to our health go unnoticed and continue to cause harm. The conversation journeys through the mind-body connection, with personal anecdotes illuminating how stress and emotion can manifest physically, leading to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The episode highlights the significance of intentional eating and mindfulness techniques, emphasizing the body’s parasympathetic state, the "rest and digest" mode, which is essential for effective digestion and nutrient absorption. Listeners are reminded that nutrition involves not just what we eat, but how we consume our meals. Explorations also traverse the role environments, habits, and energy play in health, as well as practical strategies to shift mindset from negativity to positivity. Asekho and the guest discuss crucial elements of functional medicine, gut health, and the scientifically supported links between the gut-brain connection and mental health. The enlightening dialogue further underscores personalized approaches in health journeys, gut microbiomes' influence, and the profound impact of neuroplasticity on habit formation. Join in to discover actionable insights to transform health dilemmas into learning opportunities and achieve holistic wellness.   More on the guest: https://www.newtonhh.com/ Want to be a guest on Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto? Send Asekho Toto a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1604880114184x746605277921114400 Sign up tp my newsletter: https://asekhos-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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