The Gut-Brain Axis

Your tummy and your brain are constantly "texting" each other. When your tummy is happy, your brain feels happy! When you get "butterflies" in your stomach, that's your brain talking to your belly.

Trusting your "gut instinct" when something feels right or wrong.

This involves the Vagus Nerve and the Enteric Nervous System. It proves that the "self" is actually a Holobiont (a host plus its microbes). It connects to Ecopsychology, suggesting our mental health is intrinsically linked to our internal biological environment.

SOUND: The "grumble" of your tummy when it's hungry.

SMELL: The mouth-watering smell of fresh-baked cookies.

TASTE: The "happy feeling" of eating your favorite meal.

TOUCH: The feeling of a "full" and satisfied belly.

SIGHT: The bright colors of a fresh fruit salad.

BODY: Feeling the "hollow" sensation in your gut when you're nervous.

Music: Freeze-Frame by J. Geils Band

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