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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

Your Gut Is Controlling Your Mood

from The Energy Equation

Ever wonder why a weekend of poor food choices and too much alcohol can leave you feeling anxious and foggy by Monday? In this solo episode, Oli Patrick explores the powerful connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, revealing how your gut and brain are constantly in conversation. The microbes in your gut can significantly influence your mood, stress levels, and even symptoms of depression, and sometimes, the mental drain might not even start in your brain, but in your gut.Oli also breaks down the science behind it, showing how the gut is more than just a digestive system, it’s a sensory organ that plays a key role in regulating mood. He discusses the importance of fiber as a mood stabiliser and how eating while stressed or distracted can disrupt digestion and negatively impact mental health.The bottom line? Treating your gut as a crucial part of your mental health strategy is essential. While it’s not a replacement for therapy or medication, supporting gut health is a foundational step in maintaining stable energy, mood, and stress resilience.Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-auBon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_Youtube WHOOP 👉 Join Oli to track your performance and recovery. Get a 1-month free trial and see the difference for yourself! https://highpfrmc.com/ee-au2 Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder why a weekend of poor food choices and too much alcohol can leave you feeling anxious and foggy by Monday? In this solo episode, Oli Patrick explores the powerful connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, revealing how your gut and brain are constantly in conversation. The microbes in your gut can significantly influence your mood, stress levels, and even symptoms of depression, and sometimes, the mental drain might not even start in your brain, but in your gut.Oli also breaks down the science behind it, showing how the gut is more than just a digestive system, it’s a sensory organ that plays a key role in regulating mood. He discusses the importance of fiber as a mood stabiliser and how eating while stressed or distracted can disrupt digestion and negatively impact mental health.The bottom line? Treating your gut as a crucial part of your mental health strategy is essential. While it’s not a replacement for therapy or medication, supporting gut health is a foundational step in maintaining stable energy, mood, and stress resilience.Heights 👉 Join Oli in maximising your energy, with Vitals. Click here for 20% off: https://highpfrmc.com/EE20-auBon Charge 👉 Boost your focus, recover better, and tackle your day with energy. Use code EE15 for 15% off. Click here: https://highpfrmc.com/EE_Boncharge_Youtube WHOOP 👉 Join Oli to track your performance and recovery. Get a 1-month free trial and see the difference for yourself! https://highpfrmc.com/ee-au2 Stride 👉 If you want clarity, not guesswork, check out StrideOne and get 10% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/stride-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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