Many of us live our lives without recognizing the disconnection from our bodies. The significant impact of chronic stress and trauma on the connection between the mind and gut often goes unnoticed. Dr. Cecilia Miñano, our esteemed guest, is a specialist in this field. She is both a practicing gastroenterologist and a certified trauma-informed somatic life coach. She has a passion for helping people with chronic gut issues regain control of their debilitating symptoms and conditions so they can live more normal lives again.
During a discussion with Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, Dr. Miñano delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and gut. Given the demanding nature of our roles as physicians, we often find little time to sit and relax while eating. Dr. Miñano imparts her advice on enhancing digestion, highlighting the necessity of pausing to address these matters to prevent potential havoc on our system that may manifest years later. Tune in to hear how awareness is the first step in addressing these issues and hear her suggestions for reintegrating the mind and body.
What you will learn:
- There is a strong interplay between our mind and body
- Activating your parasympathetic nervous system is imperative for digestion
- One simple thing you can do before eating to help your gut
Featured:
- Learn more about Dr. Miñano: www.ceciliaminanomd.com
- She recently created ” The Gut Healing Solution” E-book to teach people her 3 Essential Pillars to Gut Healing. https://www.ceciliaminanomd.com/mind-body-training
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
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