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Nutrition: Nurturing Your Microbiome for Lasting Energy

Have you ever eaten “well” yet still felt tired, foggy or not quite yourself? In this episode of The GA Wellness Podcast, we continue our HNSF pillar series with a gentle, grounded look at nutrition and the incredible ecosystem living inside you. Your microbiome is like a tiny rainforest that influences your energy, mood, digestion and even the way your nervous system responds to your day.

I share my story of doing all the “right” things in the fitness industry but still crashing every afternoon and the light bulb moment when I realised I was not nourishing my gut or truly listening to my body. This episode brings together simple science, real-life examples and small shifts that help you feel steadier, clearer and more supported.

📋 What we covered:

• A quick check-in from last week’s hydration challenge.
• Why your microbiome matters and how it influences energy, mood and nervous system stability.
• My journey from dieting rules to balanced, nourishing meals.
• The McLaren analogy and why your body deserves premium fuel.
• How protein, low GI carbohydrates and healthy fats work together to support steady energy.
• The gut-brain connection and how your microbiome communicates with your mind.
• Australian nutrition insights: low plant diversity and why variety matters.
• A simple balanced plate approach you can use with any meal.
• What’s coming next in Episode 004 self-care and nervous system support. 

 🧰 Build One Balanced Plate
Your journal prompts for Episode 003.
👉 https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/nutrition  

🌟 Key takeaways:

• Your microbiome is a powerful foundation for your energy, mood and clarity.
• One balanced meal each day can create meaningful changes in how you feel.
• Variety matters more than perfection. Small additions make a difference.
• Listening to your body builds confidence and reduces overwhelm.
• You start to learn how to fuel your body in a way that feels right for you. 

 🎧 Episodes referenced in this episode:

• Episode 001 Welcome to GA Wellness:  My 4 Pillar Method to Sustainable Wellness
• Episode 002 Hydration: The #1 Wellness Habit You’re Probably Ignoring 
• Episode 004 Self-care: Beyond Bubble Baths – Nurturing Your Nervous System 

 🧾 Report referenced in this episode
CSIRO Healthy Diet Score Report
https://www.csiro.au/-/media/News-releases/2023/Total-Wellbeing-Diet-Health-Score/Diet-score-2023-Report_September.pdf

This episode invites you to nourish your body with kindness, return to simple balanced meals and honour the way food shapes your physical and emotional energy. 

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