Exploring the Stress-Gut Connection: Strategies for Inner Harmony
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Doni Wilson to discuss how chronic stress affects digestion and how gut imbalances can reinforce the body's stress response. We examine the roles of cortisol, adrenaline, the nervous system, and the gut-brain connection. Dr. Wilson shares insights from her personal experience with migraines, her stress recovery protocol, and her CARE approach to clean eating, adequate sleep, recovery activities, and exercise. We also discuss practical ways to support stress resilience and digestive health. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Doni Wilson is a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. A graduate of Bastyr University with over 25 years of clinical experience, she specializes in stress recovery, digestive health, hormone balance, and women's wellness. Drawing from her personal experience with chronic migraines, she developed the Dr. Doni Stress Recovery Protocol, an individualized approach to addressing the effects of stress on the body. She also hosts the How Humans Heal podcast, where she shares insights into naturopathic medicine and whole-person wellness. In this episode, she explains how chronic stress affects digestive function and shares practical strategies for supporting gut health and stress resilience. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://doctordoni.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/DoniWilsonND - - - - - Connect with Dr. Mark Stengler Websites: https://drstengler.com; https://www.markstengler.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMarkStengler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markstengler/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstengler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markstengler - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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