The Importance of Mindful Mealtimes for Less Bloating and How your Stress is Making You Bloated with Certified Holistic Nutritionist Maryanne

In this weeks episode, Britt chats with Maryanne, a certified Holistic Nutritionist that helps women beat the bloat by getting to the root of their symptoms and restoring hormonal balance in the body. Stress is something that is unavoidable, especially in our society today. The goal is not to get rid of it completely (that is super unrealistic), but we should be aware of the role that it is playing in the body, and how it can contribute to some super common symptoms, like BLOATING!In this episode, Britt & Maryanne discuss;Maryannes story, how she went from “everything came back normal” and feeling unheard in her IBS diagnosis to where she is todayHow the low FODMAP diet created a negative relationship with food with Maryanne, and why the low FODMAP diet shouldn’t be carried out long termWhen exploring holistic options, Maryanne came to realize that her digestive issues and IBS were rooted in stress and how that left her feeling more frustratedAfter taking her health practitioners advice with regards to the stress in her life, Maryanne began paying attention to her diet, sleep, exercise, and how they were potentially contributing to stressMaryanne found relief when she better understood the connection between the gut and mind Are your poops amazing when you’re on vacation? It’s probably because you’re less stressed!Why it’s important to focus on not only our food, but also HOW we’re eating when it comes to bloating Bloating is something that is super common, and many people accept as normal for them, but Maryanne chats about when bloating isn’t normalWhy you shouldn’t listen to those influencers who tell you that your bloating is normal, without knowing the rest of your health historyPotential root causes of bloatingStress is a commonly overlooked cause of bloating and digestive insufficiency, Maryanne chats about how your stress levels can be connected to your bloatingThe gut-brain axis- what it is and how your gut and brain communicateHow we may notice if our body is in a state of fight or flightWhy cortisol balance is important! Check out this previous episode all about cortisol imbalance!What the natural cortisol response looks like Why mindfulness and developing a better relationship with food is importantWhy it is so important to be mindful around mealtime for better digestionThe difference between eliminating stress vs managing stressIf you loved this episode, and would like to connect with Maryanne  you can find her on Instagram @balancewithmaryanne and check out her website!If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !If you think you might be a good fit for this program, and you're ready to take your health into your own hands, click here to book a free discovery call.You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.Connect with Britt 🙌🏼Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanStress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)DISCOUNTS-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITTDisclaimer:The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...