Silent INFLAMMATION Epidemic: Unpacking Gut–Brain Connection in IBS, Autoimmunity & Mental Health
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Fernanda Lima Sento Sé, Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist at The Balance RehabClinic, shares her powerful journey of healing and how food, lifestyle, and mindful choices can transform our relationship with the body. From a health crisis that sparked her anti-inflammatory path to years of studying nutrition, she explores the deep connection between what we eat, how we live, and how we feel, highlighting the profound impact of inflammation and gut health on overall well-being through the lens of functional medicine.
In this episode, Fernanda opens up about her early medical struggles, the role of genetics and environment, and how nutrition became both a tool for recovery and a lifelong mission. With a grounded and compassionate approach, she reflects on the influence of processed foods, stress, hydration, and cultural habits, while offering insights into the microbiome, toxins, and the delicate gut-brain connection.
🔗 Tune in for a real conversation on the small, sustainable shifts that can create lasting wellness.
About Fernanda: Rooted in both science and lived experience, Fernanda integrates research on microbiome diversity, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine into her work. Through education and personalized guidance, she helps others navigate complex health challenges while cultivating balance, vitality, and long-term resilience.
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Chapters
1. Fernanda’s Health Crisis & the Start of Her Anti-Inflammatory Journey (00:00:00)
2. A Healthy Childhood, Medical Struggles & Early Nutrition Curiosity (00:02:42)
3. Allergies, Autoimmunity & the Role of Environment and Diet (00:08:10)
4. Genetics, Epigenetics & Lifestyle Choices (00:09:57)
5. Choosing Nutrition: University Crisis & Transformational Diet Changes (00:12:41)
6. Developing Protocols & Learning from Scleroderma (00:15:52)
7. Functional Medicine & Precision Nutrition Influence (00:18:45)
8. Understanding Inflammation: Acute, Chronic & Silent (00:19:43)
9. Recognizing Inflammation: Physical Symptoms & Root Causes (00:23:07)
10. Water, Hydration & the Inflammation Connection (00:26:40)
11. Processed Foods, Stress, Sleep & Gut Health (00:36:33)
12. Toxins, Microbiome Diversity & Immune Resilience (00:38:58)
13. Microbiome Development: Birth, Breastfeeding & Early Life (00:41:54)
14. Chemical Exposure, Beauty Trends & Traditional Practices (00:44:15)
15. Macronutrients: Proteins, Carbs, and the Pitfalls of Diet Trends (00:48:33)
16. Keto, Elimination Diets & the Importance of Personalization (00:51:03)
17. Stress, Individualized Diets & When to Refer to Psychologist (00:56:56)
18. Local, Seasonal Eating & Practical Travel Tips (01:03:29)
19. Fruits, Juicing & the Truth About Sugar Detoxes (01:15:11)
20. IBS, Microbiome, and Digestive Resilience (01:20:58)
21. Fecal Transplants, Microbiome Therapy & Mental Health Links (01:33:16)
22. Gut-Brain Axis: Stress, Diaphragm & Physical Gut Tension (01:40:49)
23. Stool Testing & Scientific Limits (01:43:18)
24. Treating IBS, Histamine Intolerance & Leaky Gut Protocols (01:51:39)
25. Supplement Strategy: When, Why & What to Use (02:06:41)
26. Fernanda’s Daily Habits & Final Wellness Advice (02:14:49)
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