Episode Summary:
In this episode, Alescia sits down with functional nutritionist Alexa Federico to dive deep into the world of gut health, the mind-body connection, and how our food choices impact overall well-being. Alexa shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 12 years old, the struggles she faced, and how she transformed her health through holistic and functional medicine. They discuss how stress, trauma, and diet contribute to disease, and Alexa provides practical steps for improving gut health, reducing stress, and cultivating self-trust.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Key Takeaways:
✅ Disease doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it’s a buildup of stress, diet, and environmental factors.
✅ Your gut health directly impacts your brain function, mood, and energy levels.
✅ Stress isn’t just emotional—it physically affects digestion and inflammation in the body.
✅ Healing starts with small, sustainable steps—trying to change everything at once leads to burnout.
✅ Self-trust and belief in your body’s ability to heal are key to transformation.
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Keywords: gut-brain connection, gut health, healing the gut, mental clarity, digestive health, mind-body connection, second brain, inflammation and gut health, holistic healing, healthy digestion, gut microbiome, anxiety and gut health, how to improve gut health, brain-gut link, natural healing.