Leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole discusses how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, and shame can dysregulate the neuroendocrine axis, leading to hormonal imbalances and inflammation. Discover the role of gut health, environmental toxins, and social media in shaping our well-being, and learn practical strategies to support healing, improve vagal tone, and cultivate resilience.In this episode we cover:0:04:50 – The Gut + The Nervous System0:07:20 – The Vagus Nerve0:11:14 – Gut-Brain-Axis0:13:20 – Hormones0:17:44 – Mood0:21:26 – Bacteria0:24:07 – Intestinal Permeability0:26:21 – Maintaining Good Gut Flora0:35:51 – Antibiotics0:37:19 – How to Upregulate Gut Function0:41:44 – Psychology and Physiology0:43:01 – Metaphysical Meals0:46:02 – Shame0:47:20 – Fight or Flight0:51:18 – Shameflammation0:55:23 – Loneliness0:59:48 – Epigenetics1:05:47 – Gut Feelings Protocol1:15:35 – RecipesLearn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trialThis podcast is supported by:Big Bold HealthBig Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immuneactive ingredients from plants, sea, and soil. Featuring clinically studied probiotics, prebiotics, and supercharged omega-3s. Big Bold Health is offering the Commune community $10 off most products when you go to bigboldhealth.com and use the promo code “COMMUNE”.Parsley HealthIt’s time to get better and feel better. Go to parsleyhealth.com/commune to schedule a free membership consultation and learn more about how Parsley can help you heal. Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet.Apollo NeuroThe Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.