Speaker Series
Gut Wellness: A Mind-Body Approach to Tummy Zen
Thursday, February 6
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

Cultivating awareness of not just what, but also how we eat and think about food has the power to transform gut health and overall well being. Katie Schmidt, MPH and Behavioral Food Therapist, recently moved to Sausalito after six years living and working with clients in Switzerland and Spain. Join her for a conversation about the mind-gut connection and nourishing daily rituals for better digestion. Topics will include:

• The impactful habit Europeans have which benefits digestion… and why we should adopt it!
• Why gut science has been a hot topic in recent years
• The most overlooked gut-friendly foods… chances are they’re already in your kitchen
• How emotions impact the gut… and an effective mindful breathing technique to self-soothe
• Practices around meals for better body awareness, mind-body connection and digestion