Healing Your Gut from the Inside Out: My Personal Viome Journey
Over the years as a yoga teacher, sculpt coach, and wellness guide, I’ve learned that your gut isn’t just about digestion — it’s about energy, mood, inflammation, metabolism, and even mental clarity. And despite eating healthy and moving daily, I still felt off: bloated, low energy, and disconnected from my body’s signals.
What Is Viome?
Viome is an at-home microbiome test that analyzes your gut health and cellular function to create a personalized food and supplement plan. Think of it as a detailed blueprint of what’s happening inside your body — from the balance of bacteria in your gut to how well your cells are functioning. I have no deal with Viome btw… just filling you in on my personal journey.
🌱 My Gut Health Wake-Up Call
I took the test because I was experiencing:
- Bloating and irregular digestion
- Sensitivity to foods I used to tolerate
- Sluggish metabolism despite a clean diet
- Anxiety spikes and poor sleep
When I got my Viome results, it was eye-opening. Some of my healthy staples — like chickpeas and almonds — were actually causing inflammation in my body. My gut diversity was low, and key pathways tied to metabolic health were underactive.
It wasn’t just about what I was eating — it was about how my gut was (or wasn’t) processing those foods.
💡 The Changes I Made After My Results
With Viome’s recommendations, I started shifting my nutrition and habits:
✅ I eliminated inflammatory “healthy” foods (for me: Tuna, tomatoes, chickpeas, eggplant).
✅ I added more prebiotic-rich foods like apples, banana, and arugula.
✅ I focused on gut-loving supplements like magnesium, L-threonate, and amino acids.
✅ I leaned into hydration, fiber, and stress-reducing rituals like breathwork and hot yoga.
The result?
✨ Less bloating
✨ Better energy
✨ More regular digestion
✨ A calmer mind + flatter stomach
🔄 Healing Is a Process, Not a Quick Fix
One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that healing your gut takes time, curiosity, and compassion. It’s not about perfection — it’s about noticing what your body is trying to tell you and meeting it with support, not shame.
Listening to my body on a deeper level has not only improved my digestion but strengthened my connection to myself as a woman, teacher, and guide.
🧘 Movement + Gut Health
It’s also no surprise that movement and breathwork play a massive role in digestion. My sculpt yoga classes intentionally work the core, twist the spine, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system — which all support digestion and gut mobility.
If you’re dealing with digestive issues or just feel off in your body, I cannot recommend gut testing enough. It gave me clarity, confidence, and a roadmap I could trust.
🌿 Final Note from Me to You
If you’re feeling bloated, tired, or just off — it’s not in your head. It could be your gut.
You deserve to feel light, radiant, and energized from the inside out. Healing your gut is one of the most powerful ways to reclaim that.