Microbes Over Macros: How Your Gut Talks Back

What if the reason food feels harder than it should has less to do with discipline… and more to do with digestion?

In this episode, we zoom out from calorie counting and macro math to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role your gut microbiome plays in how your body responds to food. Your gut isn’t just breaking food down; it’s actively communicating with your brain, hormones, immune system, and metabolism.

You’ll learn why two people can eat the same meals and feel completely different — and why sustainable health starts with listening, not controlling.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why macros are a tool, not the foundation of health

• How gut bacteria “interpret” calories and influence metabolism

• The gut–brain connection and why stress impacts digestion

• How inflammation and microbiome imbalance can drive cravings and plateaus

• A spotlight on Akkermansia muciniphila — a key bacteria linked to metabolic health, appetite regulation, and efficient calorie use

• Why food struggles are often biological data, not personal failure

• Simple shifts that support your gut without extreme rules or restriction

Key takeaway:

Calories aren’t just counted — they’re interpreted. When your gut is supported, food decisions feel clearer, calmer, and more aligned with your body’s needs.

🌿 Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated, you’ll love my upcoming live workshop:

Meaning Beyond Macros: An Empowered Eating™ Masterclass

In this 90-minute live experience (with replay included), you’ll learn:

• A 3-step framework to set health goals that actually stick

• My gorgeous gut-health must-dos for steady energy, fewer cravings, and better digestion

• Nervous-system rewiring tools that make consistency feel peaceful instead of pressured

• Live Q&A so you can apply this to your body, your season, and your life

If you’re done white-knuckling food and ready to partner with your body instead of fighting it, this is your invitation.

I can’t wait to see you there!

XOXO,

Jess