205. Exploring the Gut Microbiome with Shaina Cahill, PhD

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that help digest food, train your immune system, and quietly influence how healthy you feel day to day, when that system gets out of balance, problems can show up far beyond digestion. We'll break down what damages the gut, what actually helps restore it through everyday habits like food choices, movement, and sleep, and clear up the confusion around fecal microbiota transplantation, including what it is and what it isn't. Finally, we'll connect the dots between gut health and brain health, explaining how your microbiome shapes mood, focus, and long-term health in ways most people never realize.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For:(04:16) – The Interconnected Gut Microbiome (09:59) – Dysbiosis and Gut Migration (14:30) – Stomach Acid and Migrating Motor Complex (19:59) – Akkermansia and Probiotic Limitations (26:06) – Diet Sleep and Stress for Gut Health (33:38) – The Power of Fecal Microbiota Transplant   Resources talked about in this episode:Websites: www.novelbiome.com    Social media handles: FB IG X YouTube