462. The Gut-Brain Connection: How Stress, Trauma, and Shame Impact our Physiology with Dr. Will Cole

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 System 0:07:20 – The Vagus Nerve 0:11:14 – Gut-Brain-Axis 0:13:20 – Hormones 0:17:44 – Mood 0:21:26 – Bacteria 0:24:07 – Intestinal Permeability 0:26:21 – Maintaining Good Gut Flora 0:35:51 – Antibiotics 0:37:19 – How to Upregulate Gut Function 0:41:44 – Psychology and Physiology 0:43:01 – Metaphysical Meals 0:46:02 – Shame 0:47:20 – Fight or Flight 0:51:18 – Shameflammation 0:55:23 – Loneliness 0:59:48 – Epigenetics 1:05:47 – Gut Feelings Protocol 1:15:35 – Recipes Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by: Big Bold Health Big Bold Health has just released its ultimate immune synergy combo of its top immune active 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 Health It’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 Neuro The 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.