354: Your Body Knows Before Your Brain Does: Using Your Gut to Make Better Business Decisions with Cassandra Bodzak

Your body may be delivering the answer long before your mind catches up. Nikki sits down with bestselling author, meditation teacher, and holistic health coach Cassandra Bodzak to explore how body wisdom can shape better leadership and business decisions. Cassandra shares how food, rest, movement, mindfulness, and intuition influence everything from energy and creativity to hiring, partnerships, and team performance. Together, they unpack the difference between expansion and contraction, why leaders often override critical physical signals, and how creating a stronger personal foundation can improve both workplace culture and business results. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and lead from a place of greater alignment.   Additional Resources: Connect with Cassandra on LinkedIn Gain free access to: [The Mindful Table Book Bonuses Page](cassandrabodzak.com/themindfultable) - use the code "gut+science" to redeem Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Nikki's Key Takeaways: - Your body often recognizes misalignment before your mind does. - Food directly affects energy, focus, and leadership performance. - Expansion and contraction can guide difficult business decisions. - Strong leadership begins with a strong wellbeing foundation. - Flexible work rhythms help people perform at their best.