Weddings, moves, new jobs, and loss all count. Take the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale to see how much change your nervous system has absorbed in the past 12 months.

Your gut and brain are in constant communication — and when that connection breaks down, it can show up as anxiety, brain fog, or low mood long before any digestive symptoms appear. In my recent DrTalks interview, I share how the vagus nerve, microbiome, and intestinal permeability connect, and what it actually takes to heal both.

Have you ever felt like you experience the world a little more intensely than everyone else — like your emotions run deeper, your senses are sharper, and you need more quiet time to recover from a busy day? You might be a Highly Sensitive Person. Take this self-assessment to find out.