S8 EP18: The Gut Brain Connection with Guest Dana Monsees

Do you feel like you’re never really feeling your best? Whether
it’s sleep, stress, skin, hormones, mental health… Did you know
that this can potentially be coming from your stomach? 


Today we have Dana Monsees on the podcast for a second time since
we enjoyed having her so much the last. Dana is a
dietitian-nutritionist (MS, CNS, LDN) and body image coach who
specializes in helping women with gut issues from a
weight-inclusive, non-diet approach. Today we talk about common
digestive issues, what those symptoms look like, why cutting out
food isn’t always the answer, and offer solutions so that you can
get to feeling like your best self. Topics Discussed in
Today’s Episode:


Dana’s background in coaching women with gut issues

Gut health and cutting out foods

Fitness and digestion at different times of the month

Constipation and what happens when things stay in the colon
too long

How hormones affect digestion and vice versa

What to know about hormone testing

The number of women who experience GI issues

Why so many women present with gut issues

Considering all the different factors involved in gut issues

Whether exercise exasperates GI issues or if there are
exercises people should avoid when theyhave gut issues

The brain/gut connection

Connections between trauma, food, mental health, and more

Creating more safety in the body and environment to aid
digestion

Where to find Dana









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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠

Dana on Instagram

The Whole Hearted Eating Podcast

Real Food With Dana