Ep11: The Brain-Gut Connection: How Your Food Affects Your Mental Health with Arielle Siegel

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In this episode of Glow Up Season, I welcome my friend, Arielle, a holistic health coach who used to experience several chronic illnesses before embarking on a transformational health journey that saved her life. Ariel bravely shares her story of how she healed 99% of her chronic illness symptoms, reversed all her diseases, and got off all her medications simply by switching to a plant-based diet and approaching health from a holistic perspective.

“Every single food that we put in our body is either going to fight or fuel disease.” - Arielle

After struggling with countless invisible symptoms, being put on medication after medication, hitting rock bottom, and feeling like she no longer wanted to live… Ariel took her health into her own hands. Listen in to gain insight into what she does as a holistic health coach and how the plant-based lifestyle holistically impacts your health and well-being.

We discuss the power of the brain-gut connection, the dark side of Western medicine, and the impact of cutting out animal products and processed foods on your mental and physical health. Plus, you’ll learn the best tips and tricks for successfully making changes to your diet to improve your quality of life, even if you’re the most stubborn meat-eater. No judgement!

“People don’t realize how good they can actually feel and that is why I do what I do as a health coach… It’s just incredible how, by strengthening your overall health and specifically your gut health, you are also strengthening your mental health.” - Arielle

We aren’t taught this kind of profound knowledge in school and in the midst of a global pandemic, this information has never been more important! That’s why we’re sharing it with you in this podcast.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Ariel’s rock bottom and how she took her health into her own hands (4:55)

The effects of going vegan for 30 days (10:22)

The connection between the brain and the gut (15:08)

Common foods that contain toxic heavy metals & How heavy metals can negatively affect your health (18:33)

Why cutting out dairy products improves mental clarity and productivity (28:06)

Shocking examples from clients changing their diet and transforming their health (38:34)

The dark side of Western medicine and food: Why the US is so sick (47:56)

Signs of an unhealthy gut, how to improve gut health, and tips for changing your diet (52:41)

Questions Answered:

What led you to become a health coach? (00:42)

What does it mean to reverse a disease? (11:12)

What do you do as an empathic holistic health coach? (12:08) & (1:09:39)

How has your mental health transformed since going vegan? (17:45)

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Visit her website: www.livewell-witharielle.com

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