Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy Constable

What if bloating, anxiety, or low energy are actually signs your gut-brain axis is out of sync… and that healing your microbiome could transform your mood, focus, and overall well-being?I’ve personally been fascinated by how gut health subtly shapes every corner of our emotional and mental life and this episode is a deep dive into exactly why.Chrissy Constable is a yoga teacher, body reader, gut health enthusiast, and guide for emotional, mental, and physical alignment.🎙️ Episode 31: Microbiome Magic: Neurotransmitters, Mood, & Gut-Brain Axis with Chrissy ConstableIf you’ve been searching for “gut-brain connection” or “how microbiome affects mood,” this episode is exactly what you need.In this episode, you’ll learn:🧠 What the microbiome is and how it develops, thrives, or gets disrupted🧠 How your gut creates neurotransmitters that influence mood and mental health🧠 The gut’s connection to the HPA axis, vagus nerve, immune system, and overall brain function🧠 The neuroscience behind gut-driven emotional and cognitive patternsWe also cover:🧠 Practical ways diet, movement, and breath can optimize gut health🧠 How yoga asana and guided self-discovery support the microbiome🧠 The interplay between stress, anxiety, and gut healthYour gut health is more than digestion: it’s a central player in your mental and emotional well-being. In this episode, Chrissy Constable explains the neuroscience of the gut-brain axis, showing how the microbiome produces neurotransmitters that shape mood, cognition, and resilience. Listeners will gain science-backed insights on how diet, movement, and breath work can restore balance to the gut, improve mental health, and enhance overall vitality. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the mind-body connection and optimize both brain and gut function.🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want more science-backed tools for rewiring your brain and transforming your life?• Follow Alex on Instagram @alex_nashton• Follow the show @mindovergreymatterpodcast• Explore more resources, workshops, and programs at www.alexnashton.comApply for 1:1 Coaching with Alex Join Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety🔗 Episode Resources:Other episodes referenced:Ep. 7: Anatomy of Fear: Amygdala, Autonomic Nervous System, & Overcoming AnxietyClick here to learn more + save your spot for Alex & Chrissy’s womens retreat to Puglia, Italy June 1-8, 2024 Join Chrissy on Instagram hereYoga Nidra Teacher Training with Alex starts online January 17th. Click here to learn more and save your spot! Keywords: gut-brain axis, microbiome and mental health, neurotransmitters from gut, gut health for mood, HPA axis and gut, vagus nerve and microbiome, gut-brain connection, diet for mental health, Yoga Nidra and nervous system, resilience through gut health, mind-body connection, emotional wellness and gut, microbiome optimization, stress reduction and gut, neuroplasticity and digestion#GutBrainAxis #MicrobiomeMagic #NeurotransmittersAndMood #GutHealthForMentalHealth #MindOverGreyMatter #YogaNidraHealing #HPAAxisHealth #VagusNerveActivation #EmotionalWellness #GutHealingJourney #MindBodyConnection #StressReductionTools #NeuroscienceOfGut #ResilienceThroughGut #ChrissyConstable