What if the food you eat is shaping your mental health more than you realize?

In this episode of the C3 Podcast: CODE Conscious Conversations, we sit down with Lexi Noel, a 19-year-old graduate and wellness advocate with over 178,000 Instagram followers. After being diagnosed with anorexia at age 13, she rejected conventional advice to eat ultra-processed foods and instead discovered the healing power of real food, gut health, and faith-based strength training.

We talk about how gut health influences mental health, why most grocery store products are ultra-processed, and how Lexi’s viral Buy or Bye series is helping Gen Z rethink food choices. We also explore her journey from anorexia recovery to empowerment, her belief that the body is a temple, and why small daily choices in food, skincare, and lifestyle matter more than quick fixes.

Lexi Noel is part of the Maha Girls movement, inspiring young women to advocate for their health, reject toxic ingredients, and choose nourishment over convenience. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right mindset and real food, healing is possible.

What's Discussed:

03:33 – Grocery shopping hacks for spotting ultra-processed foods

06:06 – Why gut health = mental health (and 70% of serotonin is made in your gut!)

04:24 – How the Buy or Bye series went viral on Instagram

09:05 – Her faith-driven approach to treating the body as a temple

22:52 – The role of skincare, toxins, and lifestyle choices in true health

Find Out More About CODE Health:

Instagram: @codehealthshop

Website: https://codehealthshop.com/

Find More About Lexi Noel:

Instagram: @lexinoelv

TikTok: @lexinoelv

Youtube: @lexinoelv