GABA, Anxiety and the Gut-Brain Connection with Tara Peterson

Today’s stressors can take their toll on an individual and when they do, serious conditions may occur. Dr. Jockers is joined by Tara Peterson, a certified health coach and behavioral change specialist, to remind us that the brain deserves a break, too! She explains how to initiate this break and the dangers of not allowing this vital organ the chance to rest when needed.

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In This Episode:

00:00 - In this episode, Dr. Jockers discusses GABA, Anxiety, and the Gut-Brain Connection with Tara Peterson.

00:53 - Who says only your body deserves a break? Learn how to listen when this neurotransmitter alerts your brain to take a break amid high stress.

02:35 - Those “butterflies in your stomach” may not be as fun as you think. Read the right intimate signs between your gut microbiome and your brain.

04:55 - Find out what happens to your brain when prolonged stressful situations wear it down – and how to break the cycle.

07:42 - THIS critical activity allows your brain to rewire itself while boosting doses of good-for-you GABA. What’s the best time to do this activity? We share that little secret.

14:41 - Get to the root of anxiety with this one thing. (You’ll thank us later!)

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