The Journal

Quiet The Critic Today

Reflections on gut health, mindset, and the work of becoming whole

The Journal is where I explore the intersection of gut health, mindset, and identity—because lasting healing is never just physical or just mental.

Here you’ll find reflections drawn from decades of personal experience, functional nutrition, and the inner work required to create sustainable change. Some entries are practical. Some are personal. All are written to support healing that lasts.

Prebiotic Foods & Fiber Rich Foods
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Prebiotic Foods & Fiber Rich Foods

What foods support my gut health? Eating for gut health is easier than ever with information at our fingertips. The book Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson details so much that can help us understand the microbiome. This list of prebiotic foods and why they are helpful comes directly from solid, science backed research.

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Inflammation & Weight Loss
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Inflammation & Weight Loss

Fighting chronic inflammation from the inside out with our food choices and even our thoughts is integral to natural healing. Learn more about inflammation and weight loss, and how the microbiome and your gut health is dictating your ability to heal your metabolic health and find weight loss.

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Collagen Facts
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Collagen Facts

Choosing a collagen can be overwhelming with so many options out there. Of course I use the Plexus collagen, Joyome. I actually love the entire suite of products from collagen to face cream to face wash. Learn more about our collagen here, why it’s superior and even find a link to order.

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Detox & What to Know
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Detox & What to Know

Detox can happen when the balance of gut flora in your microbiome changes. As undesirable microbes ‘die off’, we experience detox. Detoxification can manifest in many different ways, and though pesky, it is 100% worth the effort.

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Ready to begin healing from the inside out? There are so many foods you can subtract from your everyday life that will create healing in your body. There are also ingredients you can add or swap. If you’re interested in 1:1 guidance or joining a free community with inspiration and empowering information, let’s connect.

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