Gut-Brain Connection, and a happier me

A Doctor in Somatic Psychology, Ellen Heed has been teaching me about the mind-body connection, and how our gut flora (microbes that inhabit our gut) play a role in our mental, emotional and physical health. Towards this end, I’ve gotten away from sugars and copious amounts of starches. I’ve also started eating more foods that promote the microbes I want to flourish. My goal is to live my best life …

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Ellen Heed

Soma means “of the body.” I am a somatic educator active in the fields of psychology, anatomy, bodywork, sexology, and scar remediation. One of my missions is to teach people about their own anatomy as a road to self-empowerment. I witness that many bodies innately know how to heal on their own. My role is to connect the dots, provide informed critical thinking, and offer choice points along the way.