Episode 109: Anxiety, Brain Fog & Fatigue? Why Your Gut Could Be the Missing Piece with Colleen Kurtz

In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Kurtz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, to explore the powerful connection between your gut, brain, hormones, thyroid, sleep, mood, and energy.If you've been struggling with anxiety, brain fog, low mood, exhaustion, digestive issues, poor sleep, or have been told that your labs are "normal" despite not feeling like yourself, this conversation is for you.Colleen shares how chronic illness completely changed the trajectory of her life and career, why mental health symptoms often have physical roots, and how functional lab testing can uncover hidden imbalances that conventional approaches may miss.Inside this episode, you'll learn:✔️ Why anxiety, low mood, and fatigue may actually start in the gut✔️ The connection between gut health, thyroid function, hormones, and sleep✔️ Common signs your digestive system may be affecting your mental health✔️ How chronic stress and illness can change the course of your life✔️ Why guessing isn't enough—and how functional testing changes the game✔️ What to do if you've been told your labs are "normal" but you still don't feel wellWhether you're dealing with bloating, burnout, chronic fatigue, mood swings, insomnia, hormone imbalances, or simply want to understand the gut-brain connection better, this episode is packed with practical insights and hope.Connect with Colleen Kurtz📱 Instagram: @colleen_mindfullynourished🌐 Website: www.mindfully-nourished.com✨ Gut Strategy Session (90-Minute Deep Dive): https://l.bttr.to/KApiuThanks for listening. Please rate & review so we can reach more women with this very important information. Share with a friend whom you know would benefit from listening to The Balanced Body Podcast.Follow your host, Monika Eva, on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeevaTake my FREE Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to find out what's blocking you from releasing the weight & being energized here:https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouLearn more about working with Monika here:https://www.monikaeva.com