Bloat + Constipation? These simple shifts matter more than another pill.

Ever feel like your digestion is just off?

You’re bloated by the afternoon, your stomach feels tight, your energy crashes... and you realize you haven’t ahem gone to the bathroom in days.

Yep. We’re going there.
Because the truth is - this is so common. Especially for busy women juggling kids, work, meals, stress, and zero time for themselves.

When it comes to digestion, we usually jump straight to what we’re eating - but the truth is, your gut only works well when your nervous system is calm and your body gets the right signals.

This week on a podcast I love - Gut Talk, the conversation dove deep into how we can better support digestion through simple but powerful daily habits. I’m sharing the three takeaways I loved most - and how I’m helping my clients turn them into real-life routines.

And after listening to this episode - featuring Functional Gut Health Dietitian Meg Gerber, I knew I had to share it with you.

She covers everything from why constipation is so prevalent in women to how to support your digestion with the nervous system, minerals, and simple tools like breathwork and bitters.

So today, I’m sharing my favorite takeaways from the episode - and the simple shifts I’ve made that have helped me and so many of my clients go from bloated and backed up to feeling lighter, clearer, and more in flow (pun intended).

1. Nervous System First, Digestion Second

If your nervous system is frazzled, your digestion doesn’t stand a chance. Stress literally turns off digestion.

That’s why I love using magnesium cream at night and my mineral water recipe in the morning—together, they help calm the nervous system, support mineral balance, and let your gut do what it’s supposed to.

➡️ A calm body digests better. Period.

Here’s my go-to combo:

💧 My Morning Mineral Water:

• 6 oz coconut water

• 6 oz Topo Chico (or sparkling water)

• A pinch of sea salt

• 5 drops of trace minerals

• Optional: splash of lemon juice
  

I sip this slowly in the morning while stepping outside barefoot to get some sun and signal my body to wake up and reset.

🌙 Magnesium Cream at Night:
At bedtime, I rub magnesium cream on my legs or the back of my neck. It helps calm the nervous system and get my body into rest + digest mode. It’s been a game-changer for my sleep and digestion.

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2. Chew Your Breakfast (Seriously)

One of Meg’s big points was about breakfast - and how too many women are skipping, blending, or rushing through it.

Eating a chewable breakfast triggers the release of digestive juices and tells your body it’s time to go. Literally - it gets your intestines moving.

This is huge for moms struggling with constipation or feeling bloated by mid-morning. A real, chewable breakfast can literally kickstart the entire digestive process.

🥣 Easy Breakfast Swaps:

• Instead of a smoothie: scrambled eggs + sweet potato hash

• Instead of cereal: reheated protein + veggies from dinner

• Add in: berries, avocado, a little cinnamon or turmeric
  

A chewable breakfast that’s warm and calming can set your whole day (and digestive system) on the right track.

I always encourage my clients to begin building a breakfast routine - even if it means starting small. A boiled egg and a quarter avocado is a win. Half a breakfast now, the rest later? That counts too. It’s all about creating consistency and teaching your body what to expect.

3. Support Your Nervous System First

Here’s something that’s often missed:
You can’t digest in fight-or-flight mode.
When you’re rushing around, multitasking, or anxious, your body shuts down digestion—and all that healthy food? It doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.

The fix: stack calming signals into your day.

🧘‍♀️ Try this flow:

• Take 3-5 slow belly breaths before eating (this signals “we’re safe—digest!”)

• Step outside for 2 minutes in the morning (hello, grounding)

• Rub magnesium cream on your neck or shoulders at night

• Make one meal each day a no-phone, no-rush zone

It doesn’t have to be a full-blown spa day. But these small cues help calm your system—and your gut will thank you.

Final Thoughts:

Your body wants to feel good. It just needs the right tools.
That doesn’t mean expensive supplements or cutting out your favorite foods.

Sometimes it’s as simple as slowing down, chewing your food, sipping your minerals, and giving your body the support it’s been asking for.

Need a place to start?

👇 Grab your magnesium cream here
👇 Try the mineral water recipe above
👇 Start with breakfast tomorrow - real food you can chew

P.S.
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