You Never Know Podcast with Nicole Lee
- Joanna Brownlow
- Sep 22
- 1 min read
Episode # 27: How Gut Health Affects Hormones, Autoimmunity & Mental Clarity
In this conversation with Nicole Lee on the This is Me podcast, I share my personal health journey — from navigating Hashimoto’s disease and deciding to quit alcohol, to supporting my son in transforming his focus and neurodivergence through gut repair. It’s a candid look at how functional medicine helped me dig beneath symptoms and uncover the true root causes of imbalance.
In this episode, I talk about:
How functional medicine goes beyond symptoms to uncover root causes
The surprising connection between gut health, hormones, and anxiety
Why 95% of serotonin — the “happy” neurotransmitter — is made in the gut
The link between alcohol, inflammation, and autoimmune issues
Perimenopause, thyroid healing, and understanding your labs
Why over-exercising and under-resting can deplete the body
How I helped my son reduce brain fog and neurodivergence through diet
If you’ve ever wondered how stress, toxins, mould, food, or even Botox can affect your body, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on.