--- title: "Gut Feelings Workshop" entity: "funnel" canonical_url: "https://www.drlovink.com/gut-feelings-workshop" markdown_url: "https://www.drlovink.com/llms/funnel/gut-feelings-workshop" lastmod: "2026-07-05T03:17:33.360Z" --- # Gut Feelings Workshop ## Entry: Gut Feelings Workshop Landing Page ### In-Person Workshop # GUT FEELINGS ### Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Anxious Bodies When: Saturday, July 18th Time: 2:00-3:30 PM Where : In person event at Third Space 918 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 3M6 Price: $40 Gut-Brain science explained + A Guided Experiential Practice LEARN MORE ## Your Gut Has Been Trying to Tell You Something Have you ever noticed your stomach tighten before or during a difficult conversation? Sudden urgency before something stressful, even before your mind has caught up? This is gut-brain physiology in action. Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, and when that relationship becomes disrupted it can show up as bloating, constipation, IBS, abdominal discomfort, and unpredictable digestive flare-ups. Join Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND, and Dana Smith, RMT, for an afternoon that combines the science of the gut-brain connection with a guided experiential practice. You'll leave with a clearer picture of what's actually happening in your body, and practical tools to support it. ## THIS IS FOR YOU IF: You've been told nothing is wrong but still don't feel well You notice your gut symptoms get worse when you're stressed You've been managing symptoms with food and protocols and it's exhausting You suspect stress is part of the picture but no one has explained why You're curious about the gut-brain connection and ready to understand it properly LEARN MORE ## THE EDUCATION ### (30 minutes ish) ### Gut-Brain Symptoms Explained with Dr. Rachael Dr. Rachael Lovink will walk you through the science of the gut-brain connection in a way that's practical, accessible, and grounded in real physiology. She'll help you understand what's actually been happening in your body. ### You'll learn: Why your gut has its own nervous system, and how it communicates constantly with your brain Why digestive symptoms can persist even when tests come back normal, and what that actually means Why conditions like IBS, functional constipation, and functional bloating are real, recognized conditions, not a dead end and not something you're imagining The difference between stress-sensitive and stress-caused, and why that distinction changes everything How the stress-gut cycle develops, and how to recognize it in your own body Practical, everyday tools for nervous system regulation that directly support gut function ## The EXPERIENCE (30 minutes ish) ### (45 minutes ish) ### Lead by Dana Smith, RMT Understanding something is one thing. Experiencing a shift in how you relate to it is another. Following Dr. Lovink's presentation, Dana will guide participants through a gentle experiential practice designed to help integrate the learning into the body. Through guided relaxation and visualization, you'll explore what it feels like to respond to your body's signals with awareness rather than automatic reactivity. LEARN MORE ## YOU'LL LEAVE WITH: A clear, physiological explanation for symptoms you may have been told are "just stress" or "just IBS" A real understanding of the stress-gut cycle, and how to recognize it in your own body Practical self-regulation tools you can use right away A different way of relating to your symptoms: with curiosity instead of alarm A take-home handout to keep the learning going ## YOUR FACILITATORS Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND Naturopathic doctor and educator focused on gut health, nervous system support, and helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms. Dr. Rachael brings evidence-based, compassionate care to every room she's in. Dana Smith, RMT Dana has spent the past 14 years helping people understand the relationship between the body, the nervous system, and overall wellbeing. Known for making the less tangible aspects of healing and personal transformation feel relatable and approachable, she guides people toward greater self-understanding, resilience, and trust in their own body's signals. ## Step: Checkout ### REGISTRATION FOR ### Gut Feelings Workshop ### When: Saturday, July 18th, 2:00 PM ### Where: Third Space (Esquimalt studio) 40 CAD ### What's Included: 30-minute educational presentation with Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND: the science of the gut-brain connection and practical tools to support it 30-minute guided experiential practice with Dana Smith, RMT Take-home handout to keep the learning going Connection with community Opportunity for Q&A All rights reserved. ## Step: Thank You ## Thank you! You are now registered for our in-person workshop # GUT FEELINGS: # Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Anxious Bodies With Dr. Rachael Lovink, ND & Dana Smith, RMT ## Here's What to do Next: Check your email for confirmation of registration & more details Put the event in your calendar. ## See you July 18th at 2:00 PM ## Address: Third Space, 918 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC