EP 8 Chicken or the Egg: GI issues and eating issues

 Could your digestive symptoms be about more than just food? In this episode of the Congruent Health Podcast, Tracy explores the often-overlooked connection between gastrointestinal (GI) issues, disordered eating, chronic stress, and nervous system regulation. Through a practical and faith-centered lens, she unpacks why so many people struggling with food, body image, and recovery also experience symptoms like bloating, constipation, reflux, diarrhea, nausea, and digestive discomfort. Tracy discusses the "chicken-or-the-egg" relationship between GI issues and disordered eating, explaining how digestive problems can contribute to disordered eating behaviors—and how dieting, restriction, and compensatory behaviors can further disrupt digestive health. She also examines the powerful role stress, trauma, chronic nervous system activation, and fear play in gut function and overall well-being. www.tracybrownrd.com/get-started