Ep. 20 – Why Protecting Our Microbiome Is Integral to the Survival of the Human Race with Microbirth Documentary Film Maker, Toni Harman

In this episode, we talk with the creator of the award-winning and game-changing documentary, Microbirth, about Lauren’s favourite subject – microbiome! We learn how and why moving away from our natural processes, we are destroying our microbiome. Increased rates in caesarean sections, lower breastfeeding rates, a steady increase in birth interventions and no skin-on-skin post-birth are all contributing factors in preventing the baby from accessing the mother’s essential microbiome – the bacteria that feeds the immune system in a process called seed and feed, a process that ensures the safe development of the child’s immune system. Overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial products is also contributing to the destruction of our collective microbiome, leaving us at risk of pandemics, something predicted in this film in 2014, which we have now seen unfurl in the form of Covid-19. The film itself is life-changing and here we discuss how we are potentially sacrificing the very continuation of the human race with our modern ways, and how we can stop this and make changes to ensure our survival moving forward. A hugely important episode that we urge you all to listen to and hopefully learn from. You can learn more about Toni and her films here http://microbirth.com/about/ What are we into: Lauren: Hot Cacao Tilly: Online yoga Toni: short meditations   Resources: Microbirth Water-based fermented barley probiotic   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with friends, and please also make sure to subscribe / follow and review! It really helps us to reach more people. And if you would like to help me keep it going for as long as possible, please consider offering a small contribution to my Go Fund Me page.   You can get my FREE 6-Step Guide to Complete Wellbeing by subscribing over at www.laurenvaknine.co.uk and if you’d like to connect with me, get in touch on Instagram. You can also see me over on my YouTube channel.   Reconditioned with Lauren Vaknine supports Solace Women’s Aid Charity, who support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, working with over 27,000 people each year to build safe lives and strong futures.   Season 2 of Healthy Happy Home is sponsored by Megahome Water Distillers. Use the code HHH5 at checkout for a 5% discount www.megahome-distillers.co.uk @megahomedistillers1