Think Unbroken

In this episode, Michael welcomes gut health specialist Josh Dech to explore the profound connection between gut health, trauma, and overall wellness. Discover why 93% of leading causes of death in North America stem from gut issues and how childhood trauma, antibiotic overuse, and modern dietary choices create the perfect storm for chronic illness. Josh breaks down the gut-brain connection, explaining how our digestive system functions as a "second brain" with 400-500 million neurons linked to our central nervous system. Learn how stress responses trigger inflammation, disrupt your gut barrier, and create conditions for opportunistic microbes to flourish. From hidden inflammatory foods destroying your microbiome to practical steps for resetting your gut health and breaking the trauma-inflammation cycle, this episode offers actionable insights for anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, food sensitivities, or chronic inflammation.************* LINKS & RESOURCES *************Learn how to heal a