Macronutrients are often framed as numbers to hit or rules to follow, but the body experiences them as signals. In this episode of Root + Nourish, we explore protein, carbohydrates, and fat as forms of communication, not control. We talk about how macronutrients influence energy availability, stress response, blood sugar, and nervous system regulation, and why needs shift depending on context, stress load, and life stage. This episode reframes nutrition as information the body responds to, helping food feel more supportive and less rigid.

Digestive symptoms often show up during stressful seasons, even when food choices haven’t changed. In this episode of Root + Nourish, we explore why digestion is so sensitive to stress and how the nervous system directly influences gut function. We talk about what happens when the body shifts into survival mode, why gut symptoms can appear without a clear trigger, and why digestive issues are often signs of adaptation rather than dysfunction.

Inflammation is often treated as something to eliminate... but it’s actually an essential part of how the body heals, protects, and recovers. In this episode of Root + Nourish, we break down what inflammation really is, why short-term inflammation is necessary for survival, and how it becomes a problem only when it stays elevated for too long. We explore the connection between inflammation, stress, digestion, and immune function, explain why symptoms often show up before disease, and discuss why reducing inflammation is about support rather than suppression. This episode reframes inflammation as information and offers a more grounded way to understand what the body is responding to.