WTF is AuDHD? E60 | We personified our gut and it actually helped! (AuDHD and the brain-gut axis)
Mar 30, 2026
They explore the brain-gut connection and why gut health affects mood, energy, and regulation. Personal microbiome journeys and small, realistic changes get highlighted. Practical tips include adding diverse plants, fermented foods, and gentle swaps instead of restrictive dieting. They discuss how stress and neurodivergent traits shape capacity for change and propose low-effort tools like simple meal ideas and journals.
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Gut Microbes Drive Mood And Digestion
- The microbiome are living organisms inside you that strongly influence mood and digestion.
- Ellie and Paige highlight that 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut, so feeding microbes affects energy and regulation.
Paige Dropped Weight By Feeding Her Microbiome
- Paige cured her microbiome by adding vegetables to every meal rather than dieting and lost weight without trying.
- She swapped hash browns for stir-fried broccoli/spinach with eggs and added smoothies heavy with spinach.
Heal Gut Lining Then Add Fermented Foods
- Heal the gut lining first and then diversify plant intake gradually to rebuild microbiome.
- Use bone broth to repair lining and introduce fermented foods slowly to avoid bloating.