😶‍🌫️ Brain fog? Can’t focus? It’s not just stress.

Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there?

Or reread the same sentence three times and still feel like your brain’s buffering?

You’re not just distracted.

You’re not “lazy.”

And you’re definitely not the only one.

That foggy, unfocused, wired-but-tired feeling?

It often starts in your gut.

Here’s the missing link:

👉 When your gut lining becomes permeable (aka “leaky gut”), things like food particles and toxins leak into your bloodstream.

Those same inflammatory triggers can also cross the blood-brain barrier—causing neuroinflammation.

And that’s when things go downhill:

  • You can’t think clearly

  • You lose motivation

  • Your brain feels… slow

⚠️ This is NOT something another iced coffee will fix.

So what does help?

✅ Start stabilizing the gut-brain axis with 3 daily shifts:

  • Begin the day with a protein-rich, anti-inflammatory breakfast

  • Cut artificial sweeteners (they confuse gut microbes + brain signaling)

  • Add in fermented foods (like sauerkraut, kefir, or kimchi) 3x/week

If your brain feels foggy no matter how hard you try to “push through,” it’s time to work smarter—not harder.

💬 I offer 1-1 personalized support to help you get your brain and energy back, starting with your gut.

💬 Book a free discovery call to see if we’re a good fit, and let’s create a personalized plan together! 🫶  And check out my favorite hormone-safe products and supplements HERE.

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TOOL Of The Week: Brain fog journal  

Track your food, mood, and focus for 5–7 days and look for patterns.

You might notice certain meals or stressors consistently derailing your clarity.

📥 Download the printable tracker here

Questions? Curious if this applies to you? I’d love to help you troubleshoot what’s going on beneath the surface.

Jamie Sheppard