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Body Confidence and Gut Health: Practical Advice for Women - Anthony Hartcher

Body Confidence and Gut Health: Practical Advice for Women - Anthony Hartcher

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<p>Is your gut affecting your mood? Could your eating habits be shaping your mental well-being more than you realise? 🧠✨&nbsp;</p> <p>Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection with Stellar Hawke, a passionate student of clinical nutrition. Discover the role of the vagus nerve, the power of intuitive eating, and how stress impacts digestion. Plus, hear a unique story about the transformative experience of eating with hands and its link to sensory engagement.&nbsp;</p> <p>Let’s challenge societal norms, embrace self-acceptance, and unlock the keys to a healthier relationship with food. Listen now! 🎧💛 <br>&nbsp;<br></p> <p>About Stellar Hawke:&nbsp;<br>Stellar Hawke is a human nutrition and food science student with a passion for women’s health, hormones, gut health, and nutrition education. As the voice behind Quadrants of Health, she shares insights on holistic well-being, covering nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and mental health. Stellar is dedicated to empowering others with knowledge and practical tools to foster a balanced and healthy lifestyle.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br></p> <p>Connect with Stellar Hawke:&nbsp;<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/quadrantsofhealth?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/quadrantsofhealth</a>&nbsp;<br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Takeaways&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>The gut-brain axis is crucial for mental health.&nbsp;</li> <li>Quality of food impacts overall well-being.&nbsp;</li> <li>Emotional connections to food can affect digestion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Self-acceptance is key to overcoming body image issues.&nbsp;</li> <li>Stress negatively impacts gut function.&nbsp;</li> <li>Hustle culture can lead to burnout and health issues.&nbsp;</li> <li>Intuitive eating promotes a healthier relationship with food.&nbsp;</li> <li>Seeking professional help is important for recovery.&nbsp;</li> <li>Embracing change is essential for personal growth.&nbsp;</li> <li>Your body is capable of much more than you realise.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>About me&amp;my health up &amp; Anthony Hartcher&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong><br>me&amp;my health up seeks to enhance and enlighten the well-being of others. Host Anthony Hartcher is the CEO of me&amp;my wellness which provides holistic health solutions using food as medicine, combined with a holistic, balanced, lifestyle approach. Anthony holds three bachelor's degrees in Complementary Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine; and Chemical Engineering.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Chapters&nbsp;</p> <p>0:00 Music Intro&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>0:09 The Gut-Brain Axis and Mental Health&nbsp;</p> <p>12:32 Body Image and Gut Health&nbsp;</p> <p>22:56 The Impact of Stress on Health&nbsp;</p> <p>34:23 Embracing Individuality and Self-Discovery&nbsp;</p> <p>43:16 Embracing Transformation of Health and Body&nbsp;</p> <p>54:07 Overcoming Eating Disorders Together&nbsp;</p> <p>1:00:47 Expanding Horizons and Challenging Growth&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p>