FR EP 015: The Brain Gut Connection with Christy Jones

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On today’s episode of Feminine Roadmap, Donna introduces us to a friend and health coach Christy Jones who shares powerful information about the brain gut connection. Christy shares her own personal health journey, what she has learned and what lead her to get certified as a holistic health coach. You will learn how to make small changes in your habits, food and movement to minimize stress, increase circulation and become a healthier, happier you. These powerful life-changing tips and tools are designed to help you enjoy a vibrant and energetic mid-life journey. If you have been wondering how you can regain a balanced level of emotional, physical, and mental energy then this podcast episode is for you. You will not want to miss this episode and you’ll definitely want to take notes so grab a cup of something wonderful, a notebook and pen. Take a seat and be encouraged to become a more balanced version of you!

SHOW NOTES:
2:55 Hear what started Christy’s natural health learning journey
5:52 How microbiomes and gut science relates to overall health
9:38 Christy’s passion point
10:40 The importance of circulation
12:53 Everybody poops but how do we talk about it as it relates to overall health?
14:09 The brain – gut connection and aging
14:45 Learn a fun brain health tip
16:21 The power of tuning in to our own body
17:46 The benefits of exercises that raise the internal temperature of your body
21:00 Tip: Digestive health and stress
22:56 Awareness of the cool head/ warm belly balance
24:29 Christy shares a great first movement of the day
27:11 What is stress?
27:24 Learn a hole body practice to increase circulation
29:30 First guideline in Christy’s brain operating system
31:09 The value of self care
33:55 Tip on identifying the role of movement throughout your day
36:46 Contemplating your navel
40:53 Belly button healing regimen
43:17 Tips on improving energy
44:23 Great morning drink for inflammation and cleansing
45:41 The value of hydration and healthy fats
47:40 Revisiting our self talk
51:37 Importance of maintaining the natural curvature of the neck
54:19 Throwing out judgement and what to replace it with