Episode 137: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Erin Kerry

Our microbes modulate our mood. Understanding the gut-brain axis is crucial to advocating for your mental health. In this episode, Erin tackles the latest research in this growing field, based on dozens of published studies and publications, in order to give a comprehensive overview of how the gut and brain "talk" to each other, and how to support our mental health even better! Key Topics: - The five myths of mental health that were believed for years (and some still perpetuated today) - What the "gut" is and how it's connected to the brain - How neurotransmitters play a role in the gut-brain connection - How the food we consume directly contributes to neurotransmitters we create - What is enhanced intestinal permeability and why it's contributing to mental health issues - What to do to improve your gut-brain connection Thanks to our sponsor: Visit ritual.com/spark and get 10% off your first three months.