Gut-Brain Axis & Blood Sugar: What Science Says | Catherine Browne

Discover the science behind the gut-brain axis and blood sugar regulation in this deep, expert-led episode of Five Rivers, sponsored by Heald. In this conversation, Dr. Shwetha Vijan P, MSc Food Science & Nutrition, Team Lead of Nutrition Services at Heald, sits down with Dr. Catherine Brown, MS, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Clinical Lead at Flourish Nutrition, to unpack how the gut microbiome, stress, cravings, inflammation, mood, metabolism, digestion, and insulin resistance may all connect.This episode is built for anyone interested in type 2 diabetes, diabetes reversal, blood sugar management, gut health, lifestyle medicine, nutrition science, functional nutrition, dietitian insights, healthy eating, metabolic health, and evidence-based wellness. The gut-brain axis has become an increasingly discussed topic in nutrition and diabetes science, with recent research and expert discussions focusing on how the microbiome may influence glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, inflammation, and overall metabolic functionThroughout this podcast, Catherine Brown explains how daily food choices, digestive health, fiber intake, gut bacteria, stress patterns, and lifestyle habits may shape blood sugar outcomes over time. If you are someone trying to understand the gut microbiome’s role in type 2 diabetes, this episode delivers actionable insight without hype. You’ll hear discussion around gut health and diabetes, microbiome diversity, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, mood and food behavior, blood sugar spikes, food quality, long-term lifestyle change, and science-backed nutrition strategies.  Visit HealD for more resources on diabetes management!