Dr. Wayne Dyer — How to Get Out of Your
Limiting Beliefs

Wayne Dyer probably has a thousand videos on YouTube—and I’m pretty sure I’ve listened to all of them. While he often mentions God, you don’t have to believe in God to connect with his message. I just hope you believe in something—whether it’s a spirit guide, universal energy, or a deeper sense of connection.

Out of the countless videos I could have chosen, I landed on this 20-minute teaching on How To Get Out of Your Limiting Beliefs. Maybe it’s the one you need to hear today, if not search around — I’m sure one will speak to you. 😊

Gut Health
and the Microbiome

A term you may have heard is ‘microbiome’.

So, what is it?

Well, we have an entire network of microbiomes (including but not limited to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeasts) that inhabit our body. These communities of microbes have systems which exits on our skin, in our mouths, in the gut, in the vaginal area, and — in the case of pregnancy — in the placenta.

The gut microbiome is a particularly hot topic these days. Our gut health not only affects how we break down, absorb and produce nutrients, but also our immune functions, detoxing mechanisms in the body, and modulation of the nervous system.

We are just beginning to understand how disruption of microbiome may be a key player in many of our most prevalent disease including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety, neurodegenerative disease, allergies, and cancer.

The microbiome is affected by the foods we eat, our environment, stress, physical activity, sleep quality and circadian rhythms, medications, and more; it is impacted from the time of birth through the remainder of our lives.

The mind and the gut are connected by a two way street. The gut is considered a second brain due to the complex network of nerves that it contains (think “butterflies in my stomach” or “I have a gut feeling”). As a result, what’s going on in our gut affects our brains and what’s going on in our brains affects our gut.

Actionable Tips for Optimal Gut Health

• Add probiotic foods to your daily diet – Include fermented and cultured foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, natto, pickles, kombucha, kefir, yogurt (can be non-dairy), and tempeh. These contain “good bacteria” that support a healthy gut.

• Eat prebiotic foods daily – These are food that good bacteria feed on, thus helping them to maintain a strong and diverse communist. These include most

  vegetables, fruits, and high-fiber grains. Some of my favorite prebiotic superfood include: ground flax seeds, garlic, onions, lentils, and soybeans.

• Practice intermittent fasting and gut rest – aim to get most of your nutrition in the earlier part of the day—avoid skipping breakfast, make lunch your largest meal and finish eating by late afternoon or early evening. (Make your fasting period later in the day and over night vs. overnight and morning.) It is also beneficial to do a water fast every so often . (I like to practice this on the day of the new moon, as it energetically symbolizes a new beginning every month.)

• Include a variety of spices in your regular diet (e.g. ginger, tumeric, cinnamon, cumin, fennel) - these can stroke the digestive fire and are superfood heroes.

• Limit chemicals in food– e.g.: artificial sweeteners, food dyes, processed meats, and environmental toxins from cosmetics and household cleaning products.

• Incorporate a daily mind-body practice – e.g.: breath work, meditation. Practices that tone the Vagus Nerve can be particularly beneficial.

• Maintain a regular sleep schedule – and improve quality of sleep.

• Consider certain botanical medicines and supplements – These can support gut health but should be determined on an individual basis.

• Explore whole health systems – consult with a practitioner of a whole health system such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where gut health is considered a central focus of overall health and well-being.

Better When I’m Dancing
with Christina MacLean 💃 🕺 

Ever notice how dancing instantly lifts your mood? Whether it’s a full-on dance party or just swaying to your favorite song, moving to music has a way of making everything feel lighter.

Science backs it up—dancing releases feel-good chemicals, reduces stress, and even boosts brain function.

I LOVE what Christina had to say and what she started with a few friend groups …check it out!

I am capable of handling whatever comes my way today, and I embrace the
opportunity for growth and resilience. 🌸

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