Behind The Silk: A Self Care Journey

34: Nutrition and Anxiety: Healing with Food

January 18, 2024 Ericka Nicole
34: Nutrition and Anxiety: Healing with Food
Behind The Silk: A Self Care Journey
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Behind The Silk: A Self Care Journey
34: Nutrition and Anxiety: Healing with Food
Jan 18, 2024
Ericka Nicole

How can the foods we eat cause or even help our anxiety? On today's episode, we are covering the unique link between nutrition and mental health, and our brain and our gut. To help us understand this we have on an expert in the nutrition and mental health space, Dekeira Horne. Dekeira is a registered dietician and nutritionist who specializes in mental health but specifically anxiety.

In this episode we will cover:

  • Why diets DON'T work
  • Why skipping meals is a major cause for anxiety
  • What foods to eat to help anxiety
  • The major connection between our gut and our brain

To Connect with Dekeira:
@anxietyfreedietitan
The Anxious "It" Gworl Podcast
The Anxious It Gworl App 

Podcast Recommendation: Sincerely Jada
You're Not Selfless, You Just Lack Boundaries 


If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.


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How can the foods we eat cause or even help our anxiety? On today's episode, we are covering the unique link between nutrition and mental health, and our brain and our gut. To help us understand this we have on an expert in the nutrition and mental health space, Dekeira Horne. Dekeira is a registered dietician and nutritionist who specializes in mental health but specifically anxiety.

In this episode we will cover:

  • Why diets DON'T work
  • Why skipping meals is a major cause for anxiety
  • What foods to eat to help anxiety
  • The major connection between our gut and our brain

To Connect with Dekeira:
@anxietyfreedietitan
The Anxious "It" Gworl Podcast
The Anxious It Gworl App 

Podcast Recommendation: Sincerely Jada
You're Not Selfless, You Just Lack Boundaries 


If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.


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