7. Brain series: Winter Blues? Hack Your Brain: Why Nutrition is the Missing Mental Health Piece

Feel flat, low or more anxious in winter? You’re not alone — but you don’t just have to push through it. In this Brain Series episode, Briana from By Blu Naturopathy explains how sunshine, Vitamin D, gut health and food choices impact your mood in the colder months — and how you can build a realistic winter mental health toolkit to support anxiety, seasonal depression, ADHD and hormone-related mood swings.In this episode we’ll unpack:Why Vitamin D is so important for your brain, mood and gutThe real connection between gut health and serotoninWhat common deficiencies can do to your mental clarity and motivationSimple food, supplement and lifestyle tweaks to protect your mental healthIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or discouraged by slow progress- especially with digestive issues, breakouts, or hormonal symptoms-this is your reminder that you're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong. I created With Blu because I know firsthand how frustrating gut and skin issues can be- and I also know that quick fixes don’t work. As a Bachelor-qualified Naturopath, I’ve helped hundreds of women heal their gut, clear their skin, and finally feel their best by addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms.This podcast is your space for education, empowerment, and evidence-based wellness - without the extremes.Free offerings to get you started -FREE IBS toolkit here FREE 21 day gut reset hereWork with me Book a 1:1 consult ⁠with this link⁠Sign up to the gut masterclass⁠ here⁠Where to find me -Instagram: ⁠@byblu.naturopathy⁠Tik tok: ⁠@byblu.naturopathy⁠Newsletter: ⁠Subscribe here.⁠Join hundreds of women making With Blu their fortnightly ritual! Tune in every second Monday at 7 AM (Melbourne time) for practical, no-BS wellness advice. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs extra love & empowerment in their health. Let’s tap into feeling radiant.References:Australian Bureau of Statistics: Vitamin D Deficiency in AustraliaVitamin D’s Role in Brain Health — PubMed CentralPasricha, S.R., et al. Diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia; a clinical update. Medical Journal of Australia, 2010; 193: 525-532.