April marks National Stress Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the silent disruptor impacting millions: stress. In our go-go-go society, stress is often seen as a badge of honor—a sign of productivity or hustle. But behind the scenes, stress is doing far more than making us feel frazzled. It's influencing our gut health, metabolic health, immune system, energy levels, and even how our body stores fat, putting us at greater risk of illness.

Let’s talk about how chronic stress affects our gut-brain axis and what you can do to support your well-being—body, mind, and gut.