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In today’s episode of Move Your Body Differently, we’re diving deep into gut health and its impact on your overall wellness—especially for busy women juggling motherhood, fitness, and self-care. I’m thrilled to have Allison from Allison Wellness back with us, a board-certified nurse practitioner and gut health coach, who shares her personal journey of overcoming gut-related challenges through pregnancies, postpartum recovery, and everyday life.

We’ll be covering some of the most common signs that your gut health may be compromised, like bloating, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances, and how these symptoms could be impacting your daily life. Allison also dives into the connection between gut health and mental health, explaining the gut-brain axis and how poor gut health can lead to issues like brain fog, anxiety, and even depression. If you’re experiencing irregular bowel movements, poor digestion, or struggle with unexplained weight gain, this episode will open your eyes to how gut health might be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle.

Key Talking Points:

• The critical role of the gut-brain connection and how 90% of signals travel from the gut to the brain
• How gut health impacts hormone balance, especially estrogen dominance, PMS, and conditions like PCOS
• Gut health symptoms to watch for, such as bloating, constipation, fatigue, mood swings, and immune system weakness
• Allison’s personal story of overcoming gut issues after multiple pregnancies and how it motivated her to help other women find healing
• Simple, actionable tips for improving your gut health through lifestyle changes, like improving sleep habits, stress management, and eating gut-friendly foods
• Why processed foods, sugar, and caffeine can be harmful to your gut and how to make better choices for long-term wellness
• The hidden dangers of environmental toxins and how they contribute to estrogen dominance

If you’re looking for practical, sustainable ways to address chronic gut issues, improve energy levels, and take control of your hormonal health, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Whether you're dealing with bloating, IBS, or just feeling sluggish, it’s time to take control of your body and start feeling your best again.

Allisons Guide to Git Rid of Bloating For Good: https://allisonandwellness.com/free-guide

Allison Website: https://allisonandwellness.com/

Allison Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-gut/id1719842868

Allison Instagram: instagram.com/allison_and_wellness