Workshop Recording: Dr. Nadia Ramo: Psychosomatics & The Gut-Brain Axis

Psychosomatics and the gut-brain axis explore how mental health and physical health interconnect. The gut-brain axis, a two-way communication system between the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract, highlights the role of the gut in emotional regulation. Stress, anxiety, and trauma can disrupt gut function, while gut health influences mood through neurotransmitters like serotonin. Psychosomatics emphasizes how unresolved emotional experiences manifest physically, including in digestive issues. This perspective underlines the importance of addressing both emotional and physical health for holistic well-being.