In today's episode of the Hormone Heatbeat Podcast, we discuss the foundations of the digestive system and explore the root causes of gut dysfunction and how it relates to other health conditions. We will also investigate how emotions and life situations can significantly ultra gut function and it's an important step in your healing journey. Our special guest today is the wonderful,  Kim Pega, she's a spiritual nutritionist and digestive health specialist. As the founder of Modern Women's Wellness™, she helps millennial women who are feeling drained, disempowered and defeated to have more clarity, confidence, and control in their lives. Kim is most passionate about empowering them to understand that how you digest your food is how you digest your life so that they can create the vibrant life they deserve. Details of today's episode: Introduction with Kim Pega  Defining intuition or having a "gut feeling" Intuition and hormone health  Digestion is a pillar of health  What is the digestive system and how it works  Gut and hormone metabolism  Cortisol merry-go-round Gut microbiome and hormone imbalances Digestion and hormone havoc  Where's the best place to start when working on hormone health "Agni" or your digestive fire  3 simple steps to improve digestion  Digestion and emotions  How you digest your food is how you digest your life Listen and connect to your body's wisdom Your gut is your second brain  Strategies for exploring emotions and how it relates to gut health, and hormones  How to digest your food AND emotions  Benefits for a food and mood journal  How separation has held us back in our health Resources & Goodies referenced in today's episode: Download your copy of Ultimate Guide to Decoding Digestive Dilemmas Connect with Kim Pega  Email: [email protected] Book an Exploratory Call with Kim Facebook: Kim Pega Holistic Spiritual Nutritionist  Instagram: @kimpega Connect with host: Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND Download your copy of Post-pill Guidebook Website: www.antoinettefalco.com Instagram: @drantoinettefalco Please send all inquiries and suggestions, including topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast to [email protected] If you'd like to be a guest on the show and you think you'd be a good fit, please reach out!