#72 Feeding Your Mind: The Transformative Power of the Gut With Dr Emily Leeming

In this episode of I speak to Dr. Emily Leeming, a microbiome scientist, registered dietician, former chef, TEDx speaker, and author of 'Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating For Your Second Brain'. We dive deep into the transformative power of nutrition, the roles of the gut microbiome and mental health, and share practical tips on adding beneficial foods to your diet without a complete overhaul. We also discuss Emily's unique career path, from working on superyachts to launching her own clinic and eventually contributing to groundbreaking research. Discover how small changes can make a big impact on your overall well-being. Find Emily on Instagram here  Find Emily's website here Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here  --------------- This episode is supported by The PR Set.com, the DIY PR Membership helping founders, start-ups and small biz owners to get known for what they do, without big agency budgets or a little black book of contacts. If you know that PR is important to building your brand, but you don't know where to start and you don't have a huge budget to invest the good news is – you don't need to! The PR Set is an online space founded by PR guru Pippa Goulden and features regular PR opportunities, live sessions to keep you on track, accountability to stay on top of your PR, all backed up by an amazing community of small biz owners, and Pippa's own support too to help you do the strategic PR that actually makes a difference You can get 50% off your first month's membership with the code TWC50 making it just £16 for your first month, so give it a whirl at theprset.com.    ------------- Episode Highlights: 01:13 Meet Dr. Emily Leeming: Microbiome Scientist and Author 02:51 Emily's Early Career and Love for Cooking 07:13 From Super Yachts to Nutrition 15:00 The Journey to Becoming a Dietician 20:46 The Science of Gut Health and Nutrition 31:28 The Importance of Fiber for Gut Health 32:40 Simple Dietary Changes for Better Health 35:15 Incorporating Vegetables into Daily Meals 37:27 Managing Anxiety Through Diet 40:13 Addressing Ultra-Processed Foods for Kids 44:55 Reversing the Effects of Poor Diet 46:21 Rising Rates of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer 50:33 Making Healthy Eating Accessible and Enjoyable 51:19 The Benefits of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables 52:58 The Versatility and Benefits of Beans 55:10 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections