Balancing Life's Issues in Partnership with Aetna presents "Whole Minds, Healthy Bodies" the podcast as part of the 360 Health initiative. Your host Kai bring on experts for lively and sincere discussions around our mental health and how to better manage it. Topics include (but are not limited to!); Sleep, Health and Wellbeing, Eating Right on the Run and On a Budget, Your Path to Inner Peace and, Managing Finances.
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Balancing Life's Issues in Partnership with Aetna presents "Whole Minds, Healthy Bodies" the podcast as part of the 360 Health initiative. Your host Kai bring on experts for lively and sincere discussions around our mental health and how to better manage it. Topics include (but are not limited to!); Sleep, Health and Wellbeing, Eating Right on the Run and On a Budget, Your Path to Inner Peace and, Managing Finances.
This is Whole Minds Healthy Bodies the podcast. A 360 Health initiative from Aetna exclusively for you...the MTA...where the goal is improving your total health and wellbeing.... Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode, host James Francis speaks with nutritionist Michelle Beyer about the powerful connection between your gut and your brain. Together, they explore how gut health directly impacts mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall performance—especially for MTA employees with demanding and unpredictable schedules.Michelle breaks down the science behind the gut-brain connection and offers realistic, actionable strategies to support digestive and mental health. From integrating fiber-rich foods to using probiotics, and from improving hydration to mindful eating, this episode is packed with insights to help MTA workers take control of their wellbeing from the inside out.Key Takeaways:* The gut is often referred to as the “second brain” due to its impact on mental health.* Gut health significantly influences mental clarity, energy levels, and emotional balance.* Chronic stress and irregular schedules can negatively affect digestion and the microbiome.* Regular eating and sleeping patterns are vital for digestive health.* Probiotics and prebiotics help maintain a balanced gut microbiome.* Fiber-rich foods play a critical role in supporting gut flora and digestive function.* Mindful eating encourages better digestion and reduces stress-related symptoms.* Staying hydrated is essential for gut processing and overall wellbeing.* Physical movement stimulates digestive function and supports gut health.* An imbalanced gut can contribute to mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue.Thank you for listening to Whole Minds Healthy Bodies the podcast. A 360 Health initiative from Aetna exclusively for you...the MTA...where the goal is improving your total health and wellbeing....Don’t forget! You can visit wholeandhealthy.website (wholeandhealthy.website) for free access to incredible content created by experts. Podcasts, webinars, and reading materials on topics like sleep, inner peace, nutrition, and meditation. Exclusively for you the MTA.
Whole Minds, Healthy Bodies
Balancing Life's Issues in Partnership with Aetna presents "Whole Minds, Healthy Bodies" the podcast as part of the 360 Health initiative. Your host Kai bring on experts for lively and sincere discussions around our mental health and how to better manage it. Topics include (but are not limited to!); Sleep, Health and Wellbeing, Eating Right on the Run and On a Budget, Your Path to Inner Peace and, Managing Finances.
