How Your Gut Talks to Your Brain (82)
I talk with Jana Jamail, the self-described neuro-nutrition “unicorn,” about what happens when your labs look normal but you still feel like garbage. We get into leaky gut, hidden gut imbalances, and the lab tests and simple food tweaks that can help when your doctor keeps saying, “Everything looks fine.”
Tired of being told everything is “fine” while you still feel off? In this episode, Jana and I talk about what to do when your labs look normal but your body is clearly throwing up red flags. We dig into gut testing, nutrition basics, and why you should be skeptical of any supplement that sounds like a magic bullet.
Chapters
- 01:00 Meet Jana Jamail, the “Unicorn” Neuro-Nutritionist
- 03:16 Jana’s Backstory: Brain Cancer, Corporate Misery, and Finding Her Lane
- 07:53 Real Life, Air Fryers, and Overcomplicated Wellness
- 11:19 Making Nutrition Simple: Protein, Plates, and the Canada Food Guide
- 15:26 Water, Soda, and Why Hydration Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
- 17:51 Who Finds Jana and Why “Normal” Labs Don’t Mean You’re Fine
- 20:35 Do I Have Leaky Gut? Plus the Gut–Brain–Liver Triangle
- 24:41 Brain Fog, Mood Swings, and “Wired but Tired” Nights
- 26:38 How Jana Figures It Out: History, Labs, and At-Home Testing
- 29:23 The Unsexy Truth: Boring Nutrition Changes That Work
- 31:03 No Meal Plans, Just Easier Choices (Frozen Is Your Friend)
- 33:49 Wellness Myths, Detox Hype, and the Truth About Botanicals
- 37:18 One Message, One Reset, and Where to Start with Jana
- 38:55 Wrap-Up, My Biggest Takeaway, and Next Steps
Guest Bio
Jana Jamail is a neuroscientist and neuro-nutritionist running Rose Ginger in Austin, Texas. She combines neuroscience and nutrition masters to simplify brain health via realistic changes, inspired by her aunt's brain cancer; offers lab testing, GLP-1 help, and a blog "Chew on This."
- Website: https://roseginger.com
- Jana Jamail LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janajamail
Mentioned Entities with URLs
- Canada Food Guide Plate: https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
- Quest Diagnostics: https://www.questdiagnostics.com
- Berberine: https://examine.com/supplements/berberine/
- Milk Thistle: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/milk-thistle
- 7-Day Gut Brain Reset: https://www.roseginger.com/gut-brainreset
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