The eighth annual Guts and Glory Digestive and Wellness Expo will be held outdoors, rain-or-shine and in-person socially-distanced, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 25, 2021 at Willow Glen Park, in Reading. This free, all-ages, pet-friendly event strives to educate the community about the importance of digestive health and inspire healthy, wellness-rich lifestyles.

The Guts and Glory Expo showcases a variety of educational booths, interactive experiences including yoga, massage, meditation and wellness experts, live local music, a farmers’ market (cash encouraged) and fresh, locally sourced food. The event includes expert lectures on nutrition, fitness and healthy living; live, active demonstrations that encourage participation; holistic experts; stress relief tips; free health screenings; and a massage tent. Kid-targeted zones feature healthy eating and exercise.

My Gut Instinct, the nonprofit organization that hosts the Guts and Glory Expo, promotes preventative health care and holistic well-being. “Our organization aims to increase awareness of preventable diseases that impact community health,” explains owner and founder Aparna Mele, M.D. “We promote health from the inside out and focus on preventing these avoidable diseases through motivating the community to make healthy choices, promoting cancer screenings and raising awareness for various health concerns.”