There's a lot of talk about the gut-brain connection, but what is it? My guest Jana Cordero and I discuss the physiological connection, what is known as the MBGA (Microbiota-Gut-Brain-Axis), the vagus nerve that is a major link between the brain and the gut, and what we can do to improve and curb various mental/psychological and physical health conditions. Because the brain affects the gut and the gut affects the brain. *This episode may contain sensitive content for some)* Helpful resources are under 'Brain Gut Connection' on my LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/healingwithsway⁠. Be sure to subscribe to my podcast to get alerts of new episodes!   Email Sway with any questions: healingwithsway@outlook.com. Want to be on my podcast? Submit a request! www.healingwithsway.com/podcast-contribution

Jana is an RN, Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, Massage Practitioner and Nurse Coach. Jana has over 20 years of Nursing experience in the Critical Care setting of ICU, Bronchoscopy and Gastroenterology. She started to notice huge gaps in the care that was provided for treating disease such as Nutrition and stress management. This led her to shift her role from the bedside to Nurse Coaching which allows for a holistic approach to health and healing. Jana believes that anyone can turn around a chronic illness or imbalance when the right environment is provided. She is passionate about holding space for clients to discover their inner peace and wisdom which pave the way to their health freedom. You can check her out at: https://janacordero.mailchimpsites.com/

Intro/Outro audio credit: Happy Tree by Joseph Alesci 

gut, brain, health, mental, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, Alzheimers, digestion, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, leaky gut, diverticulitis, IBS, irritable bowel, vagus nerve, somatic, breathing, breath work, holistic, mind body, GBA, MBGA, microbiota, HPA, hormones, nervous system, disease