Gut Feelings Quiz:
How High Is Your Shameflammation?

Take the quiz from my new book Gut Feelings, to get an inside look at the relationship between your physical and emotional health.

How high is your Shameflammation?

It's easy to suffer from frustration and confusion when it comes to nutrition and health. With society's hyperfocus on what, when, and how to eat, the emotional component of our health often gets left behind. By shedding light on the relationship between your physical and emotional health, you can better understand how stress and shame can result in chronic gut inflammation - aka Shameflammation. On the other end, problems with your gut can often present themselves in the form of mood swings, anxiety, and food cravings. With the plan in my new book Gut Feelings, it is possible to heal your mind-body connection with good food and somatic practices that support a healthy gut and brain to bridge the gap between your emotions and your health. Ultimately, true health isn’t just about what you eat, but how you feel. So how high are your shameflammation levels? Let's find out.

Approximate Time: 3 minutes

Thoughts & Mindset Questions:

1. I do not look forward to eating and have lost all excitement or passion for food.(Required)

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2. I am afraid that I might be addicted to my phone or other technology.(Required)

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3. When something goes awry with my body or health, big or small, I feel mixture of anger, fear, and embarrassment.  (Required)

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4. I feel that maybe I do not deserve a happy or healthy life.(Required)

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5. I feel confused about what’s healthy and what’s not. I feel like a failure if I don’t follow the health 'rules' word for word.  (Required)

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6. I am disconnected from my intuition, especially when it comes to food and wellness.(Required)

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7. I feel a lack of motivation to make lifestyle changes.(Required)

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8. I experience mood changes that seem unrelated to what’s going on in my life.(Required)

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9. I feel overwhelmed by all the nutrition and health advice in the world.(Required)

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10. I feel stuck in a pattern of forcing myself to do things that I've labeled 'healthy'.(Required)

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11. I find myself comparing my diet and lifestyle & my health and body to others and what is around me.(Required)

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Habits:

1. I tend to restrict calories and portion sizes or do the opposite and tend to overeat and end up uncomfortable for hours after a meal.(Required)

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2. I tend to cut out entire food categories in the name of wellness.(Required)

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3. I have a hyper-intense job or exercise routine.(Required)

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4. I experience intense sugar cravings and often feel anxious, cranky, and tired when I try to quit sugar.(Required)

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5. I experience a feeling of aimlessness or hopelessness when it comes to health and nutrition.(Required)

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6. I tune in to myself and listen to my likes and dislikes, wants and needs.(Required)

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7. I am comfortable with crying and other signs of emotion.(Required)

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8. I keep myself hydrated like a pampered house plant.(Required)

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9. I get quality sleep nightly.(Required)

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Symptoms and Diagnosis:

1. I feel both chronically amped and anxious but also chronically fatigued and foggy-brained.(Required)

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2. I have cut virtually every “trigger” food from my diet but feel like my digestive health is continuing to decline.(Required)

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3. I've tried every exercise and diet that exists but my body continues to hold on to weight.(Required)

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4. I experience premenstrual symptoms like anxiety, irritability, and food cravings.(Required)

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5. I've been eating healthy foods but I am still dealing with digestive issues.(Required)

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6. I have a list of food sensitivities and allergies.(Required)

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7. I experience physical pain that can’t be explained or treated.(Required)

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8. I experience extreme tiredness or fatigue, with normal lab results and no clear explanation.(Required)

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9. I experience low libido or problems with sexual performance.(Required)

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10. I have heart palpitations (the feeling that your heart is racing).(Required)

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11. I experience a chronic health issue that is exacerbated or triggered by stress.(Required)

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Symptoms and Diagnosis:

Please select if you have any of the following conditions:

Pre-diabetes

Diabetes

SIBO

Inflammatory bowel disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Crohn’s disease

Ulcerative colitis

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic Lyme disease

Chronic mold toxicity

Autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and fibromyalgia

A hormone imbalance

Brain fog and light-headedness

Past Experiences

1. Growing up was there a lack of love and support and you felt distant from your guardians/immediate family.(Required)

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2. Did you experience physical boundaries being crossed (sexual trauma, hitting, slapping, etc?)(Required)

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3. Did you experience verbal attacks from those in your household (putting you down, screaming at you, name calling, etc.)?(Required)

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Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

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Gut Feelings Quiz:
How High Is Your Shameflammation?

How high is your Shameflammation?

Approximate Time: 3 minutes

Thoughts & Mindset Questions:

Habits:

Symptoms and Diagnosis:

Symptoms and Diagnosis:

Past Experiences

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Gut Feelings

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Gut Feelings Quiz: How High Is Your Shameflammation?

How high is your Shameflammation?

Approximate Time: 3 minutes

Thoughts & Mindset Questions:

Habits:

Symptoms and Diagnosis:

Symptoms and Diagnosis:

Past Experiences

Meet with Online Functional Medicine Doctor

Gut Feelings

Join our email list for exclusive offers and the latest news.

PROSPECTIVE PATIENT INQUIRIES: Hello@DrWillCole.com

SUPPLEMENT INQUIRIES: Orders@Dr.WillCole.com

BUSINESS + MARKETING + PRESS INQUIRIES: Marketing@DrWillCole.com

CAREER INQUIRIES: Careers@DrWillCole.com

Gut Feelings Quiz:
How High Is Your Shameflammation?