Trust Your Gut

Trust Your Gut

Hosted by: Demi Fair

Trust Your Gut, hosted by Demi Fair, dives into the world of the mind-body connection. We explore the emerging science of the gut-brain axis and microbiome, while harnessing the power of intuition and connection to...

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65. What Are Your Symptoms Trying to Tell You?

In this episode, we dive into the hidden messages our bodies send through symptoms. Our bodies can’t speak to us directly, so they use sensations, emotions, and—sometimes the loudest of all—chronic symptoms to get our...
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64. Everything You Need to Know About Healing IBS: Nervous System, Somatic, & Trauma Work with Courtney Klop

In this episode, Courtney from Self-Care Creature interviews ME! This was SUCH a fun conversation to have with a long time friend that truly covers ALL of the most important topics in the realm of gut-brain healing. I...
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63. Why Your Gut-Brain Is So Impacted By Your Nervous System

In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial role our nervous system plays in the gut-brain connection. Discover how the state of your nervous system affects digestion, mental health, and overall well-being. We'll...
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62. Symptoms Update Since Breaking Free From the IBS-Stress Cycle

I haven't struggled with IBS symptoms for over 2 years now! That doesn't mean all my mind-body symptoms are completely gone, however, and I don't expect them to be. Tune in for a totally honest discussion about the...
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61. A Nervous System Approach to Reintroduce Foods to Your Diet

Food fear and anxiety are common struggles when you've been dealing with IBS or other gut issues for a long time. You cut out one food after another, fearing they'll trigger your symptoms, until your diet becomes so...
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60. The Five Phases of Nervous System & Trauma Healing You Need To Understand

In this episode, we explore the five crucial phases of nervous system and trauma healing: establishing safety, exploring discomfort, discharging activation & stress, trauma integration, and empowerment/future...
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59. Nervous System Regulation Tools Won't Release Trauma - Here's What Will

This title may surprise you a little bit, but it's super important to understand. In this episode, I explore the limitations of relying solely on somatic exercises and nervous system regulation tools for trauma...
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58. Secrets of the Blue Zones: Key Lessons for IBS Healing

Dive into the secrets of health and longevity, where I explore the Netflix documentary 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.' Discover how the health habits of the world's oldest populations can inspire new...
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57. Why Electrolytes are Crucial for Gut-Brain Health

Discover the vital role of electrolytes, those charged minerals that power everything from our digestion to brain function, ensuring the smooth operation of our gut-brain axis and nervous system. In this episode,...
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56. Why Managing Stress Isn't Enough for Nervous System Health

In this mini episode, we’re digging into why it’s so tough to just slow down and chill out. Ever feel like you always need to be doing something, or you just start getting restless? It turns out, it’s all about our...
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55. Personal Share: Dysregulation, Burnout, & Anxiety

I believe in the power of sharing my honest, real-life struggles from my own journey with anxiety, OCD, and nervous system dysregulation. In sharing my experiences I hope it will deepen your understanding your own...
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54. The Science Behind Touch and Its Impact on Healing

In this episode I share the amazing healing power of touch in somatic experiencing, exploring its essential role in human survival, stress resilience, and the healing of early life trauma. We uncover the profound...
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