Welcome back to How Humans Heal! In this episode, Dr. Doni shares all about how the gut and brain are all connected together.

She shares about:

- How our food is digested and nutrients absorbed

- How stress affects our digestion

- Leaky gut: causes and subsequent effects

- Vagus Nerve and Gut-Brain Axis

- Microbiome: importance, effects of imbalance, and options for getting it back on track

Resources:

Blog post: Second Brain https://doctordoni.com/2020/07/second-brain/

https://drdonistore.com/

Leaky Gut Course – coming soon!

Leaky Gut Program https://doctordoni.com/services/leaky-gut-solutions/

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In this episode, Dr. Doni is joined by Dr. Catherine Clinton ND. She is a licensed naturopathic physician with a focus on gut health, autoimmunity and psychoneuroimmunology. Respected author, speaker, pediatric health advocate, Dr. Catherine practices in Eugene, Oregon.

When in medical school Dr. Catherine was diagnosed with and healed from an autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, leaving her with a passion to prevent autoimmunity in children everywhere. Dr. Catherine addresses the psychoneuroimmune system and gut health of children and families through a deeper connection with the world around us.

Dr. Catherine is passionate about the connections we have with the world around us and how these connections can regenerate our health and the health of the planet. She sees an urgent need for healing our internal terrain as well as healing the terrain of the world we live in. Dr. Catherine has multiple peer-reviewed medical journal publications as well as guest writing for several publications.

Here’s what we share about:

- What is the microbiome

- How is the microbiome affected by stress, including childhood stress

- How the microbiome influences our immune system and nervous system

- Ways to recover from stress and shift the microbiome to a healthier balance

- How to shift overwhelm to empowerment

Connect with Dr. Catherine:

https://drcatherineclinton.com

Resources mentioned:

https://www.heartmath.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/somatic-therapy

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In this episode, I'm joined by Ann Smollon. Ann is a social worker who specializes in psychotherapy. For more than 25 years, she has had the privilege of treating people from all walks of life who have had a variety of needs: Individuals and couples who are struggling and are desirous of greater peace and harmony in their relationship, families seeking greater interpersonal harmony, using specialized conflict resolution treatment, along with children who may be having difficulty in school or who may be suffering from certain forms of learning challenges or bullying, or adolescents who may be experiencing emotional turmoil or lack of direction.

Here’s what we share about:

• How stress gets stored in our brain and our bodies
• It’s possible for new neural pathways to be created
• Using Internal Family System Therapy to help your brain heal
• Identifying blocks and beliefs that prevent our true self from shining through
• How non-judgment and small steps lead to big changes
• How rebalancing cortisol and neurotransmitters assist with psychotherapy

Connect With Ann:

Website: https://www.annpsmollon.com/
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/upwardtherapy/

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Get Stress Warrior book for free online: https://doctordoni.com/stress-warrior/

Paperback: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Warrior-Book-Paperback_p_1136.html

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/

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Welcome back to How Humans Heal! In this episode, I talk about using your five senses to improve sleep quality and quantity.

I share about:

• The good stuff that happens while you sleep
• What is sleep hygiene?
• Walk into your bedroom during the day and use your 5 senses – eyes, ears, nose, touch, and taste – to check for factors that may be affecting your sleep
• Understanding the circadian rhythm, pineal gland and melatonin
• Common herbs and nutrients and how they can help with sleep
• Addressing the root cause of sleep issues and knowing what your body needs

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Get Stress Warrior book for free online: https://doctordoni.com/stress-warrior/

Paperback: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Warrior-Book-Paperback_p_1136.html

Connect with Dr. Doni:

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/

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How do you experience stress? What are some of the common symptoms of stress? In this episode, I dive deep into this subject to help you understand your stress pattern.

I share about:

• Health issues are an indication that our stress and anti-stress are out of balance
• Humans are built to respond to stress, and to recover from stress
• Understanding your unique stress pattern
• Getting past obstacles to self-care and stress recovery

Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://doctordoni.com/weekly-wellness-wisdom-newsletter/

Get Stress Warrior book for free online: https://doctordoni.com/stress-warrior/

Paperback: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Warrior-Book-Paperback_p_1136.html

Connect with Dr. Doni:

Website: https://doctordoni.com/

FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/

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