The Gut Feeling – Need to Digest Something New?

The mind-body connection has never been more important with new neurological research now linking our mental health with our intestinal microbe.

This talk brings you through the basic science of the links between our gut and brain and how it affects us. You will also learn about the good bacteria in your body as well as how to nourish it to aid the reduction of stress, depression and anxiety in the body. Come, listen and learn how to empower your gut with good food choices for your brain and mental health.

Duration: The talk runs for 1.5 hours.

Target audience: This talk is suitable for the general public.

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I am a counsellor & psychotherapist, group facilitator & trainer in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. I hold a masters in Clinical Psychotherapy & am forever honoured to witness the power of the human spirit as it seeks to find healing & growth.

Allow me to collaborate with you to understand your needs, to navigate through your difficulties and assist you in developing the inner strengths to thrive in your own environment. I offer you my openness, my interest in you and my presence. I like to keep it real and genuine but always warm, respectful, kind and non-judgemental.

Let me see your world as you see it and let us see what the outcome will be.

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