Welcome to the Find Your Fierce Podcast, where you will discover your fierce, unlock an unstoppable mindset, build unbreakable courage, and completely transform how you show up every single day. I'm your host, Jill Allen, and I'm so glad you're joining me today.

In this episode, we welcome back Joann Wig to explore gut health and its significant influence on our immune system, mental health, and overall wellness. We’ll dive into the science of the intestinal barrier, the idea of leaky gut, and the lifestyle choices that can either enhance or compromise our gut health.

Tune in for an insightful discussion: 

04:39 - An in-depth look at inflammation: what it is and key signs to watch for. 

08:39 - Understand how someone can appear fit but still have hidden inflammation. 

09:49 - Identify various symptoms linked to inflammation and their health implications. 

14:20 - Examine the connection between sugar consumption and its impact on gut health, especially regarding leaky gut syndrome. 

25:26 - Discover how gut health relates to mental and emotional well-being, emphasizing the gut-brain connection. 

28:22 - Highlights of some lesser-known factors that can affect gut health. 

36:22 - Gain practical tips and actionable steps to begin your healing journey.

Key Takeaway:

"The gut is the most permeable organ we have in our body and it's also the fastest organ that can renew itself in the body…It can heal itself really quickly if you treat it right.” - Joann Wig

"Most things can be healed without an antibiotic. The body is a self-healing machine and can heal itself from many, many things." - Joann Wig

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