Is your digestion trying to tell you something?

What if your digestion was about much more than your stomach? In this episode of the Eating for You Podcast, I am by Chinese Medicine practitioner Tania Grasseschi to explore a refreshing perspective on digestion—one that goes far beyond bloating, reflux or gut health. Together, we discuss how your digestion may be influencing your energy, emotions, thinking, eating habits and overall wellbeing. You'll discover why stress, rushing meals, skipping breakfast and constantly multitasking can leave you feeling depleted, and why supporting your digestion isn't just about changing what you eat. Whether you're a woman over 40 wanting more energy, healthier eating habits or a gentler way to care for your body, this conversation offers practical insights from both Chinese Medicine, Western nutrition, and mindful eating. ⏰ In this episode 00:00 Welcome and today's question: What is your digestion trying to tell you? 01:30 Digestion is about much more than breaking down food 04:15 How the Earth Element supports digestion and overall health 07:35 Why stress, overwhelm and eating on the run affect digestion 10:45 Mindful eating and why slowing down matters 11:45 Meal timing, breakfast and supporting your body clock 17:00 Why constant grazing may not support healthy digestion 20:30 Learning to recognise hunger and fullness again 21:05 Foods and cooking methods that support digestion 24:10 Nourishment beyond food: the five senses, rest and community 25:50 Why women often care for everyone except themselves 28:00 What your digestion may be trying to tell you 30:00 Final reflections If this episode changes the way you think about digestion, we'd love to hear from you. 🌿 Subscribe for more evidence-based nutrition, mindful eating and healthy ageing conversations. Resources Tania's e-book: Nourishing the Centre: Food as Medicine https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/pro... Tania's workshops: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/wor... Eating for You • Learn more: https://eatingforyou.com.au/ • Subscribe to the weekly Nourishment Newsletter: https://eatingforyou.com.au/nourishment/