When we shift our perspective to understanding how worry is fueled by the signals in the body, not the brain, it makes sense that conventional treatments like Xanax or even cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) would not be able to offer sustainable efficacy and relief.

When we have experienced trauma, our brain communicates that message to our gut via the vagus nerve. This can result in symptoms of IBS, stomach ulcers and more. But when the messages of trauma continue repeatedly, that long term disruption can have lasting effects on our gut microbiome.