Hope In The Fire | Childhood Sexual Abuse, Childhood Trauma Healing, Biblical Wellness, Mindset, Identity · Leslie Chermak - Christian Podcaster, Certified Life Coach & Speaker

21 | Waking Up With Purpose When Your Past Feels Heavy: Healing the Mind Through Faith & the Gut-Brain Connection

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Leslie Shermack describes GABA as your brain's natural calming agent, produced by your gut to support peace.

Host Leslie Shermack shares her personal journey of childhood sexual abuse and subsequent healing, then teaches how to wake up with purpose despite a heavy past by integrating Christian faith with neuroscience and gut health principles. She explains the gut-brain connection, the role of neurotransmitters like GABA, and offers practical morning routines for holistic wellness.

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