The Gut-Brain Connection

Show summary:

Nutritional Therapist and CNM graduate Annie Breen talks about the gut-brain connection and how it affects mood and anxiety. Annie explains why a healthy gut is essential for emotional and mental wellbeing and how gut bacteria impacts brain health. Annie also shares her motherhood journey and the steps she took to overcome post-natal depression and anxiety.

What you’ll learn:

What led Annie to study nutrition and how she’s built a successful career helping mums to look and feel their best.
Annie’s motherhood journey and her experience with post-natal depression and the anxiety that comes with being a first-time mum.
The steps Annie took to replenish her body and restore her emotional wellbeing.
What the gut-brain connection is and why healthy gut function is essential for mental health.
The impact stress has on the gut and which foods and environmental factors disrupt the gut-brain connection.
Annie’s advice and tips on maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection through diet and lifestyle.
The importance of gut bacteria in relation to the brain and how to nourish gut bacteria with food and nutrients.
Annie’s recommendations for anyone wanting to learn more about nutrition.

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About Annie:

Annie Breen is a registered Nutritional Therapist, a mum to 4-year-old Bonnie and the host and founder of the Be You Mum podcast and coaching programme. Annie created Be You Mum, her range of online nutrition and self-care coaching programmes, to help mums feel great about themselves. Annie is based in Edinburgh but conducts all of her coaching and programmes online. Annie is a passionate practitioner who is committed to supporting mums with their health, particularly maternal mental health and the identity shift that comes with motherhood. Annie has recently launched her new online programme Healthy Tum, Happy Mum.