Episode 40: The Gut-Brain Connection and How it Affects your Mental Health with Dr Katie Murphy

Send us Fan MailOur gut is often described as our second brain and with jolly good reason.In this episode, my guest Dr Katie Murphy shares how our gut affects our brain, why what we eat affects our mental health and how you can improve your second brain's functioning with some simple diet tweaks.We talk about:What happens in our gut and how it affects our brainsHow what we eat affects our cognitive functioningThe link between our gut and nervous systemWhat our gut tells us about anxiety and stress3 tips for improving gut healthThe value of probiotics and how to choose good onesHow to soothe your stress responseThere is a huge amount of valuable information in this episode and I hope it inspires you to see your gut in an entirely different light.As promised, here are some notes about probiotics:- Recent clinical trials have shown that specific strains of probiotics are capable of regulating mood imbalances, stress, anxiety, and depression. - The unique combination of Lactobacillus helveticus, Bifidobacterium longum, and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus has been clinically proven to work together to improve the microbiome and alleviate symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, depression, improve mood balance.- Specifically, Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum have been shown to improve serotonin levels in the gut.- Taking a probiotic that includes these 3 particular strains can help you balance this complex systemGet in touch with Katie on Instagram here and Facebook here. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.comQuestions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.