Anu Simh, founder of Nine Arms of Wellness, reveals why gut health is foundational for overall wellness on Napsika's View. Discover how feeding your microbiome impacts everything from mood and immunity to weight loss and sleep. Learn why plant diversity is key, common weight loss misconceptions, and the surprising connection between sleep and gut health. Anu also shares insights from her upcoming book, "Flourish from Within," and how she's empowering others through her unique coaching methodology.Chapters0:00-0:30: Coming up0:30-1:15: Anu Simh's introduction and coaching philosophy.1:15-2:22: Gut health is foundational: immune system, mood, brain-gut axis, insulin sensitivity.2:22-3:18: Gut feeling, plant-forward diets for microbes.3:18-4:46: Weight loss misconceptions: restrictive diets, yo-yo effect, obesity memory.4:46-7:39: Plant-based vs. omnivore, fiber importance, animal protein digestion, toxic metabolites.7:39-10:04: Rewarding coaching, microbiome education, beyond probiotics, fiber is king.10:04-11:29: Diversity of plants for resilient microbiome, rainbow vegetables, fermented foods.11:29-13:50: "Flourish from Within" book inspiration, client needs, plant-based for health.13:50-15:01: Book content: science, flourish diet, simple recipes for consistency.15:01-16:18: Formatted recipes for flexibility and convenience.16:18-18:32: Plant-forward approach with clients, Mediterranean diet benefits, personal choice in diet.18:32-20:08: Sleep and microbiome: circadian rhythm, late nights, decreased diversity.20:08-21:10: Sleep deprivation and junk food cravings.21:10-23:16: Importance of morning sunlight for sleep and mood, happy lights.23:16-25:44: Intermittent fasting: pros, cons, individual considerations, personal practice (fasting mimicking diet).25:44-26:26: Anu's contact information and book releas