Ever heard the saying that your gut is your 'second brain'? 

It turns out that what you’re putting on your plate might be the secret key to your mood, focus, and energy levels. As part of our ongoing Holistic Health Series, we’re diving into a topic that affects every single one of us: the powerful link between our digestion and our mental state.

Joining us is Hannah Boyd, President of the Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia, to unpack how a happy gut leads to a happier you. We move beyond just the physical act of eating to explore how simple, daily habits can transform your mental clarity and emotional well-being.


The Second Brain: Why roughly 90% of your body's "happy chemical" (serotonin) is produced in the gut and how a balanced microbiome regulates it.


The Mood-Food Connection: The powerful impact of whole foods and fermented favorites versus how quickly processed sugars and artificial sweeteners can drag your mood down.


Mindful Habits: Why how you eat matters just as much as what you eat—from slowing down and chewing thoroughly to staying properly hydrated.


Practical Starting Points: Simple, budget-friendly steps you can take today to support your gut health without turning your entire diet upside down.

Tune in to discover how taking care of your digestion can completely change how you feel every day.

Ever heard the saying that your gut is your 'second brain'?&nbsp;
It turns out that what you&rsquo;re putting on your plate might be the secret key to your mood, focus, and energy levels. As part of our ongoing Holistic Health Series, we&rsquo;re diving into a topic that affects every single one of us: the powerful link between our digestion and our mental state.
Joining us is Hannah Boyd, President of the Naturopaths &amp; Herbalists Association of Australia, to unpack how a happy gut leads to a happier you. We move beyond just the physical act of eating to explore how simple, daily habits can transform your mental clarity and emotional well-being.
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The Second Brain: Why roughly 90% of your body's "happy chemical" (serotonin) is produced in the gut and how a balanced microbiome regulates it.
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The Mood-Food Connection: The powerful impact of whole foods and fermented favorites versus how quickly processed sugars and artificial sweeteners can drag your mood down.
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Mindful Habits: Why how you eat matters just as much as what you eat&mdash;from slowing down and chewing thoroughly to staying properly hydrated.
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Practical Starting Points: Simple, budget-friendly steps you can take today to support your gut health without turning your entire diet upside down.
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Tune in to discover how taking care of your digestion can completely change how you feel every day.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.