When stress rules the gut

A delicate network of stress, gut microbiome, and mood—few things influence our well-being as subtly yet powerfully as this.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the connection between chronic stress and the gut. How does our digestive tract send signals that influence our emotional balance? And how do depressive moods arise when the gut flora gets out of sync? We follow the path from cortisol spikes through the intestinal wall to the brain and explore how satisfaction can be reactivated despite internal and external stresses.

With a focus on gut health, stress management, and emotional balance, a picture emerges of how closely the psyche and microbiome work together—and what impulses can lead us toward resilience.