How Stress, Trauma, and Modern Life Break Your Gut & How To Restore Balance | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
In this episode, Will Bulsiewicz walks us through unseen forces shaping our health, energy, and emotional lives. From the chemicals in our food system to the hidden drivers of inflammation and burnout, we dive into why so many people today feel exhausted, misaligned, and disconnected from their true well-being.
We examine how modern culture normalizes habits and environments that work against our biology, and why healing requires more than symptom management — it demands addressing the root causes, rebuilding alignment, and taking ownership of what we allow into our bodies and minds.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Environment Shapes Biology
Our food, toxins, habits, and cultural norms influence every system of the body. When what becomes “normal” is biologically abnormal, the body responds with inflammation, fatigue, and emotional imbalance.
Misalignment Creates Crisis
Burnout and emotional collapse often arise when our effort goes toward something that contradicts our deeper intention. A crisis is the body and psyche signaling that we’re living out of alignment.
Healing Starts at the Root
Addressing symptoms without addressing the causes keeps us stuck. Real healing requires looking at lifestyle, emotional patterns, environment, and purpose — and making daily choices that support alignment.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
PROMPT 01
How does my body actually feel after the foods I eat most often?
PROMPT 02
What emotions or situations most often influence the way I eat?
PROMPT 03
What would eating in alignment with my well-being look like for me right now?