11/11/2025
Feeling incredibly grateful to spend the day guest lecturing at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology — marking my 10th year speaking to Professor Bodary’s class! 💙💛
Today’s discussion focused on one of my favorite and most important topics:
The role of trauma in gut health and nutrition counseling.
As our understanding of the gut–brain axis continues to evolve, it’s becoming clearer that digestive symptoms are often more than just physiological. They are deeply connected to our lived experiences, stress responses, and sense of safety. Helping future health professionals recognize the intersection between biology and psychology is both powerful and humbling.
Ten years in, and I’m still inspired by the curiosity, compassion, and insight of these students. Here’s to the next generation of practitioners who will approach health with both science and empathy. 🌿🧠💫