What You Actually Got from Your Mama (Besides Life and Good Looks)

And why it still shapes your mood, your focus, and your resilience today

You didn’t just get your enchanting smile from your mom.

You got your microbiome too. For better or for worse.

And while that may not sound glamorous, it’s one of the biggest gifts you’ll ever receive. This is because the state of your gut at birth sets the tone for how your brain functions, how your body responds to stress, and how easy (or hard) it is for you to focus, think clearly, and feel emotionally balanced.

Let’s rewind to day one.

Whatever channel you chose to come into this world (whether it was via C-section or vaginal delivery, whether breastfed or formula-fed) you inherited a microbial blueprint from your mother. These were the first microbes to colonize your gut. The good, the bad, the diverse, the resilient. This colony becomes your inner ecosystem. And just like any ecosystem, its health affects everything else that depends on it.

Mood. Focus. Energy. Immunity.

Even the way you react to the world is shaped by the bacteria in your gut. Your snappy or happy mood? Your bacteria, your biology, and existing chemical balance (or imbalance) will dictate how you respond to a large degree.

You might not have realized it, but that rollercoaster focus you feel? Or the way your mood crashes out of nowhere in the afternoon? It may not be "just how you are." It could be your gut talking.

So why should you care?

Don’t start blaming it all on mom just yet!

Because while you can’t change what you inherited, you can shape what you do with it.

Gut health isn’t fixed. It evolves every day based on what you eat, how you sleep, how stressed you are, and what rituals you choose. The microbiome you started with may have laid the foundation, but the environment you build now is entirely yours to shape.

If you’ve been chasing energy, calm, or clarity by just pushing harder or drinking more coffee, this is your reminder: it doesn’t have to be that way.

You don’t need to hack your way to focus. You need to nourish your way there.

So what can you do today to take care of your gut (and your brain)?

• Start your morning with protein + healthy fats. Not sugar, not caffeine. This stabilizes blood sugar and feeds your brain.
  

• Eat a rainbow. Diverse fiber feeds diverse microbes. And diversity = resilience.
  

• Stay hydrated, with water and minerals. Add a pinch of sea salt or electrolytes to your water. It helps your gut absorb what it needs.
  

• Make fiber your friend. Think chia seeds, lentils, leafy greens. Regular digestion = regular moods.
  

• And maybe... skip the coffee.
  

Not forever. But try starting your day with something that supports your nervous system instead of spiking it. Something that gives your gut and brain what they actually need to thrive.

That’s why we made Mujo: a ritual built for real clarity, not chaos.
Adaptogens, mushrooms, nootropics. All designed to work with your biology. Not fight it.

So where does Mujo come in?

Your gut isn’t just a digestion hub. It’s a communication center.
It talks to your brain. It shapes your mood. It plays a major role in your ability to focus, adapt, and feel balanced.

That’s why we designed Mujo to support both sides of the gut-brain connection:
the biological and the emotional.

Here’s how some of our key ingredients help:

• Rhodiola rosea – This adaptogen doesn’t just help with stress. It’s been shown to support the gut lining by helping reduce inflammation, which can support a healthier gut environment long term.
• Bacopa monnieri – A nootropic that supports cognition and memory, but also shows potential in calming the gut-brain axis by reducing stress-induced digestive issues.
• Turmeric – In its highly bioavailable form, this anti-inflammatory powerhouse helps protect the gut lining and calm systemic inflammation, one of the root causes of brain fog and digestive dysfunction.
• Lion’s Mane & Chaga (dual extracts) – Lion’s Mane supports the nervous system and brain plasticity, but also has prebiotic-like qualities that can support the microbial balance in the gut. Chaga adds anti-inflammatory, antioxidant support, especially for gut immunity.
• MCT Oil – These healthy fats fuel the brain directly and help the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. They also support the integrity of your gut lining and microbial diversity.
• Ashwagandha (KSM-66®) – An adaptogen that lowers cortisol, helping reduce stress-related gut issues like bloating, irregular digestion, and that tight, anxious stomach feeling.
• Cacao & Carob – Rich in polyphenols, which act like prebiotics—feeding good gut bacteria and helping build a healthier microbiome. Plus, they taste like comfort without spiking your blood sugar.
• Maca – An energy-balancing root that may help stabilize mood and hormone interactions, both of which are closely tied to gut health through the enteric nervous system.

Taken together, these ingredients support your gut and your mind.
Not in isolation, but in rhythm, the way your body was designed to work.

That’s the magic of a daily ritual: it’s not about a fix. It’s about support, day after day. Until you look back and realize you feel more like you.