We often think bloating, fatigue, and discomfort are all about food—but sometimes, your gut is silently responding to your habits.

Here are five common culprits:

1. Skipping meals or rushing through them – Your gut needs rhythm and time to digest.
   
   
2. Too much caffeine – Temporary energy spikes can disrupt blood sugar and digestion.
   
   
3. Multitasking while eating – Watching TV or working while you eat prevents your body from fully digesting.
   
   
4. Lack of sleep – Inadequate rest increases inflammation and gut sensitivity.
   
   
5. Chronic stress – Tight deadlines, perfectionism, and constant “doing” send your gut into fight-or-flight mode.
   
   

Tip: Pick one of these habits to adjust this week. Maybe slow down at lunch or add 15 minutes of sleep. Notice how your gut responds.

Comment below or email me—let’s figure out the small changes that make the biggest difference.

There was a summer when I remember pulling out a sundress I used to love — soft cotton, flowy, flattering — and instead of feeling confident and light…

…I felt uncomfortable, bloated, and like I wanted to crawl out of my skin.

I kept tugging at the fabric all day.
Crossing my arms.
Not wanting to take photos.
Saying no to dessert because I already felt “puffy.”
Avoiding hugs because my stomach felt too sensitive to touch.

All the things I used to look forward to about summer — outdoor parties, date nights, laughing with girlfriends on patios — just made me more aware of how bad I felt in my body.

☀️ The Emotional Toll of Summer Discomfort

Bloating and gut issues don’t just show up in your digestion.
They mess with your mind, your confidence, your joy.

They make you second-guess your outfit, your appetite, your plans, and sometimes even your worth.

I know that sounds heavy. But it’s the truth I wish more people talked about.

Because if you're someone who…

• Feels anxious about ...

Let’s talk about a quiet truth:
Summer isn’t always light, breezy, or full of joy.

For a lot of women — myself included — summer can feel like pressure. Pressure to look a certain way in a swimsuit. Pressure to “have fun” when all you want is a nap. Pressure to say yes to BBQs, cocktails, and late nights, even when your body is already begging for a break.

If this is you, I just want you to know:
You are not the only one showing up to summer bloated, tired, moody, and uncomfortable in your skin.

There was a season in my life when every cookout left me unbuttoning my shorts under the table. When I snapped at my kids during beach days because I felt so sluggish and heavy I could barely carry a conversation. When I felt guilty for not enjoying a season that looked so fun in everyone else’s Instagram posts.

And still, I didn’t know how much my gut was at the center of all of it.

🌡️ Common Summer Gut Triggers (That No One Warns You About)

If you’re feeling “off” this summer, here’s wh...