EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 14 MIN
Ep 2: Your Gut Is Talking — Are You Listening?
from Get Down With Deb · host Debra Kennedy
Your gut is running the show — and most people have no idea.In this episode, Coach Deb breaks down 2026 gut microbiome research showing that 70% of your gut bacteria's enzymes exist specifically to transform plant compounds into health-protective molecules your body can actually use. And here's the one that'll stop you cold: 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut. That's not a wellness trend — that's biology.Deb also busts four plant-based myths that are still floating around out there (you've probably believed at least one of them), shares five practical tips to start eating for your microbiome today, and breaks down the gut–brain connection in a way that will change how you think about every meal.This one's a gut check — literally.🎧 Hit play, trust the process, and come find Coach Deb at GetDownWithDeb.com.Get Down with Deb — Where Whole-Food Plant-Based Living Takes Center Stage🌱 Ready to take control of your health? Visit GetDownWithDeb.com for free resources, recipes, and coaching.📥 Grab the Free Beginner's Guide — recipes and tips to help you start your WFPB journey today: Get Your Free Beginner's Guide💬 Loved this episode? Leave a review — it helps more people find the show and that means everything.📲 Follow Deb on social: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTokGet Down with Deb is hosted by Deb Kennedy — Certified Plant-Based Coach, Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and graduate of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Your gut is running the show — and most people have no idea. In this episode, Coach Deb breaks down 2026 gut microbiome research showing that 70% of your gut bacteria's enzymes exist specifically to transform plant compounds into health-protective molecules your body can actually use. And here's the one that'll stop you cold: 90% of your serotonin is made in your gut. That's not a wellness trend — that's biology. Deb also busts four plant-based myths that are still floating around out there (...
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