What is the gutbrain connection? Have you ever felt a “pit in your stomach” when receiving unexpected news or experienced “butterflies” before a work presentation? If so, you’re feeling the impact of the gutbrain connection. You might not know it, but your brain and your gut are in constant communication with each other – and scientists are beginning to understand how that communication affects GI symptoms.

Video Content

00:00 Intro/Welcome
02:56 Goals & Objectives
04:26 The “Second Brain” Origin
06:02 Enteric Nervous System: The “Second Brain”
08:06 The Vagus Nerve
10:12 Fight or Flight: The Stress Response
12:05 Rest & Digest: The Relaxation Response
14:17 Emerging Treatment Approaches
16:46 BrainGut Behavioral Treatments (BGBTs)
18:53 Diaphragmatic Breathing
22:27 CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (CBTGI)
25:40 Mindfulness
28:53 GutFocused Hypnotherapy
31:43 Neuromodulators
33:49 Summary
36:59 Q&A
37:48 Video Link    • Diaphragmatic Breathing Demonstration...