On episode 124 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Akanksha Pandey, a gut health expert who dives deep into the fascinating connection between the gut, hormones, and overall well-being.This episode is powered by Swisse Wellness India — Australia’s #1 multivitamin brand, now bringing world-class wellness to India. With this episode, we're kickstarting the Health & Wellness Edition focused on Women's Health.In this episode, Akanksha explains why the gut is often called the “second brain,” how to identify what foods actually suit your body, and why bloating has become increasingly common among women. She also breaks down how gut health influences hormonal balance, glowing skin, and mental clarity. From understanding your body better to building a balanced diet for periods, PCOS, and pregnancy, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this super informative yet chill conversation between Deepak and Akanksha.00:00 Intro03:50 Why Gut Is Called the Second Brain07:08 What “Good Food” Really Means15:00 Link Between Gut Health and Women’s Hormones23:04 Why Bloating Is Rising Among Women26:40 How to Understand Your Body Better29:08 Ideal Diet During Periods32:40 Calling Out the Hustle Culture37:00 Secret to True Success40:01 Diet Tips for Women with PCOS43:44 How Pregnancy Impacts Gut Health46:35 Why a Healthy Gut Means Glowing Skin51:05 Rapid Fire Round57:34 Myth or Fact01:03:15 Do Supplements Really Help Gut Health?01:05:22 Best Foods to Improve Gut Health01:11:23 Closing NoteAbout The Chill Hour Podcast:The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Akanksha here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acanxaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AkankshaPandey Check out Swisse here:Website: https://swisse.co.in/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swisseinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@swissewellnessindia6243 For collaborations: collabs@dkpareek.com
