Boosting Gut-Brain Health: Why Akkermansia and Vagal Tone Matter More Than You Think

In this episode of Sage Connections, I sit down with Dr. Kyle Wallner of Michigan Family Wellness to explore how the gut and nervous system work together to shape overall health. We discuss the emerging science of Akkermansia muciniphila—a key gut microbe linked to metabolic and immune balance—and the vital role of vagal tone in regulating digestion, mood, and stress.Dr. Wallner shares how supporting the gut-brain axis through nervous-system regulation can improve digestion, energy, and emotional well-being. We also discuss practical ways to naturally enhance vagal tone and microbiome balance at home.Resources:Optimizing Women’s Health Through The Gut Microbiomehttps://youtu.be/b88N8FyHVpM?si=SvAe2LEiniq2BLsxFullscript – Purchase Pendulum Akkermansiahttps://us.fullscript.com/plans/drkyle-pendulum-pro-live-probioticsSpecial $70 Off Link for New Patients Who Listen to This Podcasthttps://calendar.app.google/L4DVxqzxj7hUdAa29Dr. Kyle’s Websitehttps://www.michiganfamilywellness.com/Connect with UsSage Physical Therapy & WellnessWebsite: https://www.sageptwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sageptwellnessContact: [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Your support helps us grow this community and reach more people with these important conversations.#GutBrainConnection #VagalTone #Akkermansia #MicrobiomeHealth #GutHealth #NervousSystemRegulation #HolisticWellness #FunctionalHealth #MindBodyConnection #SageConnections #MichiganFamilyWellness #PelvicHealth #WomenInWellness #ChiropracticWellness #DigestiveHealth