Struggling with mental health, chronic illness and/or trauma can feel like an endless battle. In today's show, we take a deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between our gut health and mental/physical well-being. Linn, an expert in holistic and functional medicine, shares her own compelling story of healing and how she now empowers others to navigate through the complexities of chronic diseases with a better understanding of their gut microbiome.

The gut-brain connection is a fascinating frontier, and in this episode, we discuss its hidden connections that radically influences our health and behavior. Linn shares the profound impact of dietary choices on our mental health, explaining how the foods we eat can either trigger or alleviate conditions ranging from autoimmune diseases to insulin resistance. Her unique perspective on the carnivore diet, carbohydrate reduction, and the controversial role of plant-based toxins challenges conventional medical treatments. It's a revealing look at how adjusting our daily nutrition might just be the key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced self.

We discuss the crucial role of the gut microbiome in emotional recovery and how certain dietary adjustments can help rewire our neurological responses. Linn shares actionable advice on incorporating probiotics, balancing meals, and listening to our bodies' intuitive needs—particularly for women during pivotal life stages.

Connect with Linn: https://www.linnrivers.com/

Chapters:

 0:00
Intro/What is the Gut Microbiome?

 9:40
The Gut-Brain Connection in Mental Health

 24:29
The Impact of Diet on Health

 29:58
Impact of Diet on Insulin Resistance

 37:03
Balancing Diet for Gut Health

 45:46
Gut Health and Dietary Choices

 52:36
Nutrition, Health, and Intuition

 1:00:00
Healing Trauma Through Physical Health

 1:03:47
Healing Trauma Through Gut Health

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