EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 34 MIN
#60 - Why You’re Not Digesting Your Food (Even If You Eat Healthy)
from Alignment by Tuva
Most people think digestion starts when food enters the mouth. But biologically, digestion begins long before the first bite. It begins with your nervous system.If your body feels rushed, tense, or under pressure - your gut doesn’t receive food the same way. Not because something is broken. But because your body is prioritizing survival over digestion.In this episode, we explore how your gut nervous system communicates with your brain - and how learning to listen to those signals can change your digestion, your energy, and your relationship with your body.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:The three gut states: contraction, shutdown, and flowWhy digestion depends on safety - not just foodHow breath directly influences your gutThe “pause before eating” practiceWhy rhythm matters more than perfectionHow to respond to gut symptoms without panicThis episode isn’t about strict routines or fixing your body.It’s about learning to work with the intelligence already inside you.Connect with Me:Instagram @alignmentbytuvaWebsite www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Most people think digestion starts when food enters the mouth. But biologically, digestion begins long before the first bite. It begins with your nervous system.If your body feels rushed, tense, or under pressure - your gut doesn’t receive food the same way. Not because something is broken. But because your body is prioritizing survival over digestion.In this episode, we explore how your gut nervous system communicates with your brain - and how learning to listen to those signals can change your digestion, your energy, and your relationship with your body.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:The three gut states: contraction, shutdown, and flowWhy digestion depends on safety - not just foodHow breath directly influences your gutThe “pause before eating” practiceWhy rhythm matters more than perfectionHow to respond to gut symptoms without panicThis episode isn’t about strict routines or fixing your body.It’s about learning to work with the intelligence already inside you.Connect with Me:Instagram @alignmentbytuvaWebsite www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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