Wellness Wednesday – Gut – Brain Connection with Dr Emily Leeming – 25 September 2024

Ever get ‘gut feelings’ or feel like there are ‘butterflies in your stomach’? There’s exciting science behind them. Your gut isn’t just a digestive system; it’s a powerhouse — your second brain.

We’ve always seen the brain as separate from the rest of the body. But that’s not true. Your gut and brain are closely related. When you’re feeling low, tired, or stressed, it’s not just in your head. What you eat matters too.

Join microbiome scientist and registered dietitian Dr. Emily Leeming as she reveals the groundbreaking science of the gut-brain connection, as featured in her new book Genius Gut. 

Discover the emerging evidence of how your gut bacteria signal to your brain, shaping your mood and cognition. Learn how the food you eat and the habits surrounding it can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and make you feel amazing.

Don’t ignore your brain either – it’s a two-way street, after all. Say goodbye to food-related stress and worrying about what you ‘shouldn’t’ eat. Understand how to manage food cravings without cutting out the foods you love. 

With a gut-brain mindset, you’ll achieve a healthy balance and a thriving gut microbiome— for health and happiness from the inside out.

Dr Emily Leeming PhD MSc RD is a microbiome scientist, registered dietitian, former chef and author of Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of the Second Brain. She is a Research Fellow at King’s College London, where she researches the impact of diet on the gut microbiome. Dr Emily is a regular contributor to The Daily Mail and frequently appears in the media such as BBC Radio, Vogue, The Sunday Times, and The Telegraph. She also writes a popular weekly Substack newsletter on the gut-brain connection called Second Brain.

*sponsored by The Bold Bean Company*

Ticket includes a 2 course light supper

19:30 – 22:00