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We know the struggle of juggling it all. Mom life is hectic, but your well-being matters. That’s why our most recent seasons deliver shorter 15–20 minute bite-size episodes filled with expert advice on women’s health, parenting, self-care and Roundtable conversations with trusted experts from different fields. You’ll hear real talk, practical tips, and insights you can use right away – because healthy moms raise healthy families.
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Ep. 190 Your Gut Doesn’t Just Digest Food: How Stress, Hormones & Everyday Life Affect Your Gut Health
What if supporting your gut health had less to do with cutting out foods, and more to do with how you’re living, eating, and feeling?
Digestion doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Chronic stress, rushing through meals, skipping lunch, eating on the go, not eating enough, and constantly worrying about whether you’re eating the “right” foods can all influence how your body experiences and processes food.
In this final episode of our Roundtable series on The Gut–Hormone–Mood Connection, HER+ Experts break down what’s happening in the body when you’re stressed, why creating even a brief sense of calm before eating can matter, and how simple nourishment habits can support your gut without adding another complicated wellness routine to your already-full life.
No restrictive diet. No perfection. No giant list of supplements or foods you suddenly need to eliminate.
Just practical, sustainable ways to think about gut health that can actually work in real life.
How stress and your nervous system can affect digestion and simple ways to help your body shift into a state that supports digestion.
Why eating enough, eating consistently, and adding nourishment may matter more than restriction when it comes to supporting your gut.
A few simple foundational habits you can start today without overhauling your entire diet or life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating, digestive symptoms, energy, or mood might be connected to more than just what you’re eating, this conversation is for you.
Gut health doesn’t have to be complicated. And taking care of yourself shouldn’t become another source of stress.
🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.
Featured HER+ Experts:
Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski MD, ABFM, ABOIM, ABAARM, triple board certified in family medicine, integrative medicine, and functional medicine, Essential Health
Katherine Rose, Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer – Reclaimable
Annie Penrose, M.Ed, RD, LDN, Nutrition Therapist – Lutz, Alexander & Associates
Taruja Borker, Ayurvedic Wellness Advisor, Educator, Yoga Instructor – Good Gut Alchemy
Episode Notes and Resources:
FREE Expert Provider Directory – https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness
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HER+ You Tube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@herhealthcollective4278
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