Trust Your Gut: The Connection Between Mental Health & Digestion
About this Event
🦋 TRUST YOUR GUT — TORONTO’S ULTIMATE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
What if your gut is telling you more about your mental health than you realize?
Join AFIYA Wellness on October 4 in Toronto for an immersive afternoon exploring the powerful connection between your gut, brain and nervous system — through expert insights, movement, wellness, connection and community.
✨ What to expect:
🧠 Neuroscience & mental wellness with Dr. Krissy, Neuroscientist
🥗 Gut health & practical nutrition insights with Zoha Matin, @zo.the.nutritionist
🧘🏽♀️ A nervous-system-focused yoga flow led by Leticia Shelton, Founder of AFIYA Wellness
🍹 Delicious mocktails with VIP tix
🎁 Curated wellness gift bags
🛍️ Local wellness vendors & brands
🎟️ Giveaways, including an Othership pass valued at $270
🤝🏾 Meaningful connection, networking & community
We’re also bringing some incredible wellness partners into the experience, including NOW Foods Canada, Organika Health and more.
Whether you're passionate about wellness, curious about the gut-brain connection, looking to slow down and reset, or simply want to meet like-minded people — this is an afternoon designed to leave you feeling informed, grounded and connected.
📍 Well Played Boutique Studio, Leaside
📅 October 4 | 3:30–6:30 PM
🔞 18+
Come curious. Leave connected. Trust your gut. 🦋
🎟️ Limited tickets available — early bird pricing ends September 16.
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
VIP Arrival & Check-In
Info: VIP guests arrive early, get settled, and prepare for an exclusive early-access experience.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
VIP Yoga & Wellness Experience
Host: Leticia Shelton
Info: A 30-minute guided yoga session led by Leticia Shelton, Founder of AFIYA Wellness, focused on mindful movement, relaxation, and supporting the nervous system.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
VIP Networking, Mocktails & Light Bites
Info: VIP guests enjoy time to mix and mingle, connect with speakers and fellow attendees, and enjoy a complimentary mocktail and light bites while General Admission guests begin arriving.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
General Admission Doors Open & Networking
Info: General Admission guests arrive and join the networking experience. Mocktails and wellness shots will be available.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Zoha Matin | Nutritionist
Host: Zoha Matin
Info: A 30-minute presentation exploring gut health, nutrition, digestion, and their connection to overall well-being.
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
Dr. Krissy | Neuroscientist
Host: Dr. Krissy
Info: A 30-minute expert-led conversation exploring the relationship between mental health, stress, and the gut–brain connection.
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:15 PM
Expert Q&A
Info: A 30-minute interactive Q&A featuring our experts and an opportunity for guests to ask questions and deepen the conversation.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking & Refreshments
Info: Continue connecting with fellow attendees, enjoy tea explore participating brands, and enter the raffle for your chance to win an Othership pass.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 49.64 to CAD 81.73
