Gut Health Is the New Glow-Up
- Nelea Lane, CMWC
- May 28
- 2 min read

How Gut Health and What You Sip Impacts Your Skin, Mood, and Energy
We’re finally talking about it — gut health isn’t just about digestion anymore. It’s your secret to glowing skin, balanced hormones, and better mood in midlife. I used to think bloating, brain fog, and mood swings were just part of aging, but once I started focusing on what went in my glass, everything started shifting.
“...once I started focusing on what went in my glass, everything started shifting.” -- Nelea Lane, CMWC
Why Gut Health Matters More Than You Think
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that affect everything from your digestion to your stress response and hormone balance. When your gut is imbalanced, so is everything else — including your energy, focus, and emotional regulation. It’s why bloating and burnout often show up together.
The Sip-First Approach That Changed Everything
Instead of overhauling my whole lifestyle, I started with one daily drink. Mocktails made with prebiotics, probiotics, hydration support, and brain-boosting nutrients became my new sanity ritual. Whether it was a smoothie, a functional mocktail, or a stress-support drink, this one simple habit started to shift everything.
What to Sip First
If you’re not sure where to start, I always recommend beginning with gut-brain support. That’s why I created the Finding Happy Guide — a free resource to help women 40+ learn how what’s in their glass can directly support their hormones, mood, and digestion.
Want to see the exact drinks I use every day — and the stack that helped me feel like me again? Download the Finding Happy Guide or if you're ready to know exactly where to start, click the LET'S CHAT button and enter STRESS to message me directly and I'll help you choose your first sip based on how you’re feeling.
Because yes — you really can drink your way to happy. And it’s not what you think.
Until next time — sip well, feel better, and glow from the gut out.
Nelea R. Lane, CMWC
Certified Mental Wellness Coach
aka The Happy Juice Chick
Ready to start? Grab the Finding Happy Guide
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*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
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