You've Been Doing the Work — But Where Are the Results?
You’ve been showing up for your health. You’re meditating more, prioritising nutrition, building better habits, and taking your daily GenBalance. But even with all of that effort, it can still feel like the results aren’t fully here. That isn’t failure. This is the nourish phase. It’s the in-between stage when change is happening on the inside, even if it’s not yet visible on the outside.
Change Starts Below the Surface |
In gut health, progress often begins quietly. When you start supporting your microbiome through diet, lifestyle or supplementation, your body begins adjusting in ways you might not immediately notice. Just like planting a seed, the soil needs care and time before anything appears above ground. The nourish phase is where the real work is happening.
Why the Mind Pushes Back |
Even when you are consistent with healthy habits, doubt and resistance can still show up. This is normal. The subconscious mind is designed to keep you safe by sticking to the familiar. Old patterns like procrastination or self-sabotage can feel safer than stepping into new behaviours. When they resurface, it doesn't mean you are going backwards. It means your mind is adjusting to something new.
How the Gut Talks to the Brain |
The gut and brain are in constant communication through a complex network known as the Gut-Brain Axis. This connection involves the vagus nerve, immune signaling, and the production of neurotransmitters such as Serotonin and GABA. In fact, around 90% of serotonin, a key chemical that influences mood, is produced in the gut.
When the gut microbiome becomes imbalanced, often due to stress, poor diet, or antibiotic use, this communication can be disrupted. As a result, you may experience digestive discomfort, lowered immune function, and symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, or brain fog.
Supporting your gut daily with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help restore this balance.
- Prebiotics act as food for your beneficial bacteria.
- Probiotics help replenish the good bacteria themselves.
- Postbiotics are the health-boosting compounds those bacteria produce.
This is why GenBalance is formulated with all three—to provide comprehensive support for a healthier gut and a more resilient gut-brain connection. Learn more about the science behind GenBalance here.
Why Consistency is More Effective Than Willpower |
Trying to force change through willpower alone can be exhausting. That approach often leads to burnout. True transformation happens when you support both your conscious choices and your subconscious programming. This is why daily rituals, emotional grounding, and nourishing habits matter. The same applies to gut health. It is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about showing up consistently.
Trust What You Can't Yet See |
It’s tempting to give up when results aren’t immediate. But just like healing your gut, personal transformation works in layers. Even when the surface feels quiet, your body and mind are integrating change. Inflammation is settling. Your gut-brain communication is becoming stronger. Small changes are signs that progress is happening.
You Are Already Moving Forward |
Better digestion, deeper sleep, improved focus, or even a calmer morning mood—these subtle shifts are signs that your body is responding. The nourish phase is not a delay. It is the process of becoming. Every time you take your supplement, choose a grounding practice, or honour your needs, you are strengthening your future self.
Our Collaboration with Bloomin Within |
This post was created in collaboration with Maddison Everist of Bloomin Within, a platform that shares meaningful insights into subconscious healing, emotional safety, and personal growth. Her journal entry on the nourish phase deeply resonated with our values at Gennue Lab, especially in how it reflects the slow and steady nature of gut health.
You can also listen to our collaborative podcast series below, where we dive into topics such as gut health, mindset shifts, and personal growth.💚
Podcast | Mind, Body & Gut
How Weeding Heals Your Gut & Rewires Your Subconscious Mind
Believing It Before You See It: The Power Of Seeding New Beliefs
Reinforcing & Nourishing New Neural Pathways & Habits
Maintenance + Sustaining A Thriving Mind-Body Connection
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