Why Your Gut Craves Warm Food in Winter (And What Happens When You Fight It)

We’ve all been there — that bloated, uncomfortable feeling after a meal. But what if it’s not actually about what you ate... and more about how and when you ate it?In this episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian shares how years of chasing supplements and biohacks led her back to the wisdom she grew up with — warm food, slow meals, and mindful eating. From her Vietnamese roots to the latest neuroscience, she unpacks why eating seasonally and supporting your nervous system can completely transform your digestion, mood, and energy.You’ll learn how your gut is constantly talking to your brain, why stress and artificial light can wreck your digestion, and how returning to warmth, rhythm, and connection can heal your gut from the inside out.What You’ll Learn:Why your gut struggles in winter (and how cold foods signal stress to your body)How your brain and gut communicate through the vagus nerveThe circadian connection between light, melatonin, and digestionWhy warm, slow, connected meals improve gut health and emotional balance5 daily practices to support your gut-brain axis — no supplements requiredThis Episode Is For You If:You’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or anxious — even with a “healthy” dietYou’re curious about how Traditional Chinese Medicine meets neuroscienceYou want to understand your body’s seasonal rhythms and how to eat accordinglyYou’re ready to create a calmer, more connected relationship with foodResources Mentioned:Free Workshop: Retrain Your Brain - Learn 3 neuro drills to activate your vagus nerve and improve digestion by shifting your body into “rest and digest.”DM "WORKSHOP" on Instagram @daywithviv or email [email protected] to save your spot.SCOLIOFITNESS™ — Vivian’s signature program blending physical therapy, neuroscience, and holistic movement for scoliosis and chronic pain. DM for details.Coming Up Next Episode:Get ready for a special Walking Meditation episode — designed to help you connect with your body and anchor back into your rhythm as we enter the new year.🔗 Connect with Vivian:Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/Instagram: @daywithvivYouTube: @scoliofitnessGet your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation. 💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithvivDisclaimer:Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.