Episode 142: The Road to Wellness: Gut Insights for Thriving Health | Brooke Herbert
Listen in as we explore the crucial link between gut health and overall wellness, and how making our digestive health a priority can lead to remarkable transformations in our energy, skin clarity, and mental acuity.
Our guest, Brooke, a board-certified health and wellness coach, shares her compelling story of medical mystery and the empowering journey to self-healing. Through Brooke's narrative, we discuss the value of ancient remedies, inner wisdom, and the psychology behind behavior change, emphasizing the powerful message that health advocacy and inner healing are keys to unlocking a fulfilling life.
Embarking on a journey of functional medicine can be transformative, as she recounts her own shift from traditional pain management to discovering the systemic approach of functional medicine. This episode highlights the gut's integral role in immunity, mental health, and metabolism, while advocating for a reprogrammed lifestyle through mindful nutrition, sleep, stress management, and physical movement. Our discussion reveals the importance of self-awareness and the body's natural healing capabilities, encouraging listeners to tune into their body's signals for a healthier, more balanced life.
Our conversation with Brooke also delves into the intersection of wellness and the mind-body connection, where she outlines her unexpected path from fashion PR to wellness coaching. Brooke's journey underscores the importance of support systems and the impact of coaches in fostering sustainable health behaviors. The episode wraps up with insights on stress management and daily intentional practices, offering listeners an invitation to connect with Brooke's initiatives, like Move with Gold Ivy, to kickstart their own wellness journey.
Check out this episode’s highlights:
(09:13 - 10:38) The Importance of Gut Health
(20:08 - 20:32) Pregnancy Glow Without Alcohol
(25:56 - 26:46) From Fashion to Functional Medicine
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BROOKE AND CONNECT WITH HER HERE:
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