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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 2H 17M

#21 No 1 Gut & Poo Expert Reveals the Hidden Mental Health Triggers in Your Microbiome | Dr Will Bulsiewicz

from The Giants Shoulder · host Evan McGloughlin

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a board-certified gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and a leading expert on the microbiome.Understanding your gut is a lifelong journey. Repairing a troubled microbiome, fueling your “second brain,” and harnessing the power of short-chain fatty acids are all part of the process. So how do we move beyond the confusing myths around gut health to support our mood, energy, and overall well-being?Expect to learn how gut microbes influence motivation and ambition, how to use fiber to boost brain power, what cutting-edge science says about fecal transplants, how chronic stress damages your digestion, why we crave certain foods (and how to manage those cravings), how simple daily habits like morning sunlight can reset your microbiome—and dive into strange, wonderful insights Dr. Will has never shared before.Check out Fibre Fueled - https://amzn.to/41qnV0q...00:00 Intro01:44 The Misunderstood Science of Gut Health07:46 The Impact of Diet on the Microbiome13:35 The Role of Microbiomes in Pregnancy and Child Development19:34 The Microbiome's Influence on Disease and Health36:58 The Gut-Brain Connection and Neuroinflammation42:41 The Role of Diet and Supplements in Gut Health48:29 Human Connection and Microbiome Health56:44 Microbial Influence on Behavior01:06:00 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and the Microbiome01:11:25 Understanding Prebiotics and Probiotics01:17:48 The Importance of Dietary Variety01:25:49 The Role of Red Meat in Gut Health01:30:55 The Impact of Antibiotics on the Microbiome01:36:52 Fecal Transplants: A Revolutionary Approach01:43:23 Exploring Postbiotics and Their Benefits01:49:30 The Role of Genetics vs. Microbiome01:56:50 Skepticism in Microbiome Research02:07:32 Practical Takeaways for a Healthy Microbiome...Follow My Neuroscience Podcast - The Giants Shoulder Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5m3Gta5MtIYdk59pb2GJ7M?si=b33232eae67b4126Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/brief-enquiry-to-the-brain/id1752486249Get the Comfiest Sleep Mask on the Planet at https://bit.ly/4ilzfBL (use Code GIANTSMANTA10)

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