Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: Insights for Achieving Balance with Sandra Mikhail
Scenic Route Podcast
Show Notes
In this episode, we are joined by Sandra Mikhail, an entrepreneur and an internationally-known accredited practising dietitian who defied convention on her path to success. From her early clinical experiences to establishing her practice, Sandra's journey took her on a scenic route full of challenges, lessons, and empowerment through nutrition.
In our conversation, Sandra shares her personal encounter with burnout and how it profoundly affected her gut health. We explore the intricacies of burnout, its connection to gut health, and the crucial role stress resilience plays in recovery. Sandra's vulnerability and wisdom shine through as she offers insights on finding balance in all aspects of life and cultivating a resilient mindset by prioritizing both gut and brain health.
Whether you're a nutrition enthusiast, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the transformative power of gut health, this episode is for you.
Join us on this enlightening journey with Sandra Mikhail as we delve into her inspiring story. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to take charge of your own well-being.
Timestamps
[00:10:02] Burnout and IBS. Sandra shares her experience with burnout and being diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at 25, and the importance of addressing the mind pillar in dealing with IBS.
[00:15:10] Challenges of being a new mom and business owner. Sandra talks about the challenges of starting her own private practice three months pregnant and the pressure to get back to work after giving birth.
[00:17:23] Physiological effects of stress and anxiety. Sandra discusses how chronic stress and anxiety can manifest in physical symptoms such as gut issues and breathing problems and the importance of therapy in reconnecting with one's body cues.
[00:29:00] Four pillars approach. Sandra explains her approach to nutrition and lifestyle, focusing on the four pillars of mind, movement, nutrition, and sleep.
[00:35:14] Instant gratification vs long-term benefit. Jen and Sandra discuss the challenges of navigating our desire for instant gratification and the importance of shifting our mindset towards long-term benefits.
[00:36:54] The importance of self-reflection. Sandra and Jen discuss the importance of self-reflection and understanding why we engage in certain behaviours, such as emotional eating, and how it can be detrimental to our mental and physical health.
Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Sandra Mikhail. Tune in to the episode now and embark on a journey of inspiration, information, and empowerment.
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Connect with Sandra Mikhail
Website
Receive 10% off her top-selling programs: Beat the Bloat or EATRAIN
Read Sandra’s book
The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness
The book she is currently reading
Return by Nicholas Sparks
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