Join host, Nicole Morris, LMFT and Mental Health Correspondent, as she welcomes Dr. Melissa Hunt, Ph.D. to our family table. As we explore the gut-brain connection, Dr. Hunt helps us focus on the relationship between IBS & OCD. Additionally, we discuss how different cleaning compulsions can impact our risk for serious infection, autoimmune disease, and imbalance in our microbiome. Lastly, we learn how avoidance and safety behaviors can impact both the gut and brain, even when it comes to restrictive eating or elimination diets. But there’s a lot hope, fam! So join the discussion, as we expose links and learn about the life changing benefits of facing our fears.