Gut-Brain Axis: Microbiome and Mental Wellbeing
Plain-language overview of how the gut, brain, and microbiome talk to each other—and what current research suggests this means for mood, anxiety, and stress.
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6 articles in the journal touch on this theme.
Plain-language overview of how the gut, brain, and microbiome talk to each other—and what current research suggests this means for mood, anxiety, and stress.
What cognitive defusion is, why our minds fuse with thoughts, how it differs from suppression and restructuring, and practical ACT techniques to step back.
What imposter phenomenon is, why success can make it worse, and how to change your relationship with self-doubt without trying to eliminate it entirely.
What rumination and reflection are, why rumination worsens anxiety and depression, and practical, evidence-based ways to shift from mental looping to learning.
Evidence-based overview of how physical activity supports emotional wellbeing—even at low doses. Includes study findings and practical starting points.
Anticipatory anxiety is the intense dread before future events, driven by worst-case thinking. Learn what causes it and evidence-based ways to manage it.