An Interview with My Gut

Today I have the privilege to interview a very special guest to Liz Toots.  This guest really has quite a lot to do with how I came to write this blog and we actually have quite an intimate relationship.  Introducing. . .  My Gut  . . . and it has agreed to answer a few questions for me today and hopefully more in the future if there are any follow up questions.  We really all are so lucky today.  So, I will just get right to it.

Liz Toots:  Hi. Welcome to Liz Toots blog space.  How are you doing today?

My Gut (MG):  Thanks for asking.  I always like when you check in with me.  I'm Fine.  How are you?

Liz:  Well, I have to admit that I am feeling both excited to be interviewing you today and a bit awkward.  I hope that I can ask you questions that help create a little more understanding between us.  So, I think I really do want to ask, how you are doing today.

MG:  OK.  Today has been interesting.  Since you didn’t eat until after you went swimming, by the time you had that tasty breakfast of eggs and garlic cooked in bacon grease, I already wanted second breakfast.  I really needed that second meal that you ate about 30 minutes later of leftover peanut curry veggies that you made the other day.  I liked that you kept the hot water coming most of the day and the snack of gluten free crackers with sheep’s cheese and meat in the afternoon was really good too.  Its strange that now I am feeling a bit bloated.  I still cant figure out if it was that apple or if your being anxious this afternoon caused the tight, sharp feeling that I am having right now.

Liz:  Oh, so you aren’t feeling that good right now?

MG:  Overall, I feel like the flow has been pretty good all day.  Just in the last hour or so, something is starting to feel tight in the stomach area.  This happens sometimes when your back gets tight, you have bad posture, you watch a movie that makes you jump, or you get anxious. 

Liz:  Gosh, I didn’t realize that I had been anxious today.  But I guess it makes sense, my computer almost died.  I spent most of the day at Mac Pac,which in the end was very helpful.  Now I am happy to say that I am able to type right on my own computer with a new keyboard that will get backed up when I am done.   Yes, that was stressful.  I really do depend on my computer.

But back to you and to keep this first interview short, is there anything that you really want to share today?

MG:  That is a really big question.  Hmmm.  I guess that I want you to know that I really appreciate when you feed me things that I can eat, actually chew your food before you swallow, drink lots of water, and massage your abdomen when I hurt.  I like knowing that you care enough about me to not treat me like you used to.  I enjoy not being backed up all the time.  I think I can regulate myself better when you give me the tools to do it.  I just like when you check in with me.

Liz:  Gosh, that sounds so obvious and simple.  I don’t know why I don’t check in with My Gut all the time.  Sometimes I have felt so overwhelmed by you that I almost didn’t want to know why My Gut was acting so erratically.  I hope we can keep checking in.

MG:  That would be great.  We are always connected, you know.

Liz:  Yes, I know.  Sometimes I just don’t want to listen to you or deal with the mess you make.

MG:  I know I am messy and loud sometimes. . .  and I help you have the energy to do everything else that you need to.  Compassion goes a long way.

Liz:  So true. So true.  Well, on that note, I think I will drink some more water and stretch out my back.  Thanks for chatting. 

MG:  Any time.  I am always here.  It's my pleasure.