The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition

E535 - The Missing Mental Health Link (Gut-Brain Axis Explained)

Published: March 19, 2026

Duration: 43:27

Why your gut may be driving anxiety, brain fog, and low energy

Because what if your brain isn’t the problem?

In this episode, I’m joined by Brendan Vermeire, Clinical Faculty for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, and we break down what’s actually happening inside the gut–brain axis and how your gut microbiome may be driving how you think, feel, and function every single day.

We’re connecting the dots between gut health, inflammation, and brain chemistry in a way that actually makes sense… so you can stop guessing and start understanding your symptom...