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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 12 MIN

How The Gut Shapes Mood, Anxiety, And Clarity

from The Longevity Podcast: Optimizing HealthSpan & MindSpan · host Dung Trinh

Send us Fan MailWe challenge the myth that emotions sit apart from the body and map how gut chemistry, inflammation, and the vagus nerve shape mood, anxiety, and clarity. From serotonin supply to cytokines and vagal tone, we show why emotional resilience starts in the gut.• three mechanisms that link gut and brain• serotonin, GABA, dopamine shaped by microbes• SCFAs from fiber fueling calm and barrier strength• leaky gut driving cytokines and microglial activation• vagus nerve signals setting stress and recovery• autonomic dysregulation behind anxiety and poor sleep• reframing mental health as a gut-brain system• practical shifts that support resilience and clarityThis podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice. Never miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the myth that emotions sit apart from the body and map how gut chemistry, inflammation, and the vagus nerve shape mood, anxiety, and clarity. From serotonin supply to cytokines and vagal tone, we show why emotional resilience starts in the gut. • three mechanisms that link gut and brain • serotonin, GABA, dopamine shaped by microbes • SCFAs from fiber fueling calm and barrier strength • leaky gut driving cytokines and microglial activation • vagus nerve signals ...

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