Your Gut: The Bitchy, Dramatic Second Brain You Didn’t Know You Had
Ever wonder why some days you’re riding high and others you’re spiraling, ready to delete every app and move to Bali?
For gay men over 40 who’ve navigated decades of bullshit from the world and the scene—plus a few regrettable crash diets—this gut-brain connection is the missing link. It’s the key to understanding those stubborn mood swings or why your energy just packed its bags and left.
Turns out, your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s practically running the show.
Stress is a Gut Punch. Literally.
Here’s the dirty truth: stress, anxiety, and depression don’t just live in your head—they can set your gut on fire.
Chronic stress disrupts the balance of bacteria living in your belly. Those bacteria produce neurotransmitters like serotonin (aka the feel-good hormone). Mess with them, and you’re messing with your mood, your motivation—and you might even start hearing seductive whispers from the Oreos hiding in your pantry at 11 PM.
How to Get Your Gut to Behave
Your gut is a diva. It wants variety, attention, and regular love notes in the form of what you feed it.
And if you keep it happy, it’ll return the favor by boosting your mood, sharpening your focus, and maybe even quieting that bitchy inner critic.
Diversify Your Plants
Your gut microbes get bored as fast as a guy scrolling Grindr. Aim to eat 20-30 different types of plants each week.
This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to endless salads. A handful of almonds here, lentils in your soup there, or swapping spinach for arugula—well, maybe not arugula. I’ve tried to like it, but to me, it tastes like someone dared a leaf to be spicy and bitter at the same time. Kind of like cilantro, which people either love or hate. (For the record, I’m Team Cilantro. Just not Team Arugula.)
Every new plant feeds different good bacteria, helping build a stronger internal crew.
Bring in Fermented Reinforcements
Think of probiotic-rich foods as your gut’s backup dancers.
A scoop of plain Greek yogurt in your smoothie. Kimchi with your eggs. Sauerkraut on your sandwich. These fermented goodies send in fresh troops to support a healthy gut environment—and a happier you.
Fiber: Your Gut’s Favorite Toy
Your gut’s like a drama queen—it needs regularity to stay happy. Fiber helps in two ways: it bulks things up (insoluble fiber, aka the broom) and keeps everything sliding along nice and easy (soluble fiber, aka the lube).
Think oats, beans, lentils, berries, apples, and veggies. These help feed your gut bacteria, keep your bowels running like clockwork, and lower inflammation that can mess with your mood.
Manage Stress (Seriously)
Meditation, yoga, deep breathing, dancing around naked to Beyoncé—whatever works for you. Reducing stress helps keep your gut bacteria balanced, which can help keep your mood more stable.
Your Takeaway
Your gut isn’t just the landing spot for brunch and bottomless mimosas — it’s where a huge chunk of your mood and motivation comes from.
If you’ve felt off your game, low on energy, or stuck in a cycle of mood swings, your gut might be screaming for some love.
Nurture it. Feed it well. Keep it as drama-free as possible. Thriving really does start from the inside out.
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