Book Club - "The Mind-Gut Connection" by Emeran Mayer

"The gut is not just a digestive organ; it is a sensory organ, constantly talking to the brain."

A quiet, ongoing dialogue between brain and gut - carried through nerves, hormones, and microbes - shapes how we think, feel, and interact with others. What we once reduced to a food processor is revealed as a hidden intelligence - the "second brain" - deeply influencing mood, stress, immunity, developmental diseases and mental health.

The Mind-Gut Connection invites us to reconsider where the mind truly lives. It explores the interconnectedness of body and mind, the profound influence of the microbiome, the science behind stress and emotion, and an evolving understanding of health as a whole-body experience. It challenges the archaic idea that wellness is isolated to a single organ, reminding us instead that everything is connected - constantly communicating, constantly adapting.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Psychology, Health & Wellness
Pages: ~312, paperback

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✨ A quiet space is reserved for us - no loud bar music or purchase required. Warm teas will be provided ☕

Contribution: €5 to confirm your spot (2 weeks before the book club) via PayPal or cash upon arrival.

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🌿 Community Guidelines

• Only attend if you’re on the attendee list.
• Listen actively and with curiosity, without interrupting.
• Engage with ideas, not individuals. We’re here to explore, learn and share, not to argue.
• Stay present - phones away, attention in the room with physical people.
• Photos will be taken during the event to share highlights and help grow our community. If you’d rather not be in any photos, just let us know in writing before the event - we’ll gladly respect that.
• Avoid no-shows and last-minute dropouts - they take a spot from someone else. If this happens, please get in touch, otherwise you’ll be removed from the next meetup. If repeated, you may be removed from the group.

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• Finding and coordinating venues
• Preparing and facilitating events
• Managing logistics and communication
• Maintaining social media and community outreach (which helps grow the group and secure venues)
• Covering the increasing Meetup platform fees and related expenses

To keep this sustainable, participants are invited to contribute in one of two ways:

• Volunteer your time or skills to help organize, host, or support events
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