Your Gut, Your Brain and Your Mental Health | Jordan Haworth

Your Gut, Your Brain and Your Mental Health | Jordan Haworth

Author: Sarah Ann Macklin August 28, 2026 Duration: 9:27

This week's Live Well Be Well Moment with Jordan Haworth, registered dietitian and gut health specialist.

We delve into the extraordinary connection between your gut and your brain, how stress shuts down your digestion, and what you can actually do to calm your nervous system through your gut.

My book 'Healthy Shouldn't Be This Hard': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healthy-Shouldnt-Be-This-Hard-ebook/dp/B0G1DHNRV5

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There's a lot of noise out there about what it means to be healthy, and Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin cuts straight through it. Sarah Ann brings a grounded perspective shaped by both personal experience and formal study, moving beyond quick fixes to explore what sustainable wellness actually looks like. Each conversation in this podcast feels like a thoughtful exploration rather than a lecture, tackling the interconnected areas of holistic health, practical nutrition, and realistic lifestyle shifts. You'll hear from a range of insightful guests alongside Sarah Ann's own reflections, all aimed at making sense of the information overload. The tone is refreshingly human-this isn't about perfection, but about finding a smarter, more integrated approach to everyday living. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a knowledgeable, empathetic friend who believes that feeling well shouldn't feel like a constant struggle. It’s a space for anyone wanting to move past the confusion and cultivate a genuine sense of vitality that fits into a real, busy life.
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