Episode 12: Get GutSMART with Dr. Vincent Pedre

In today’s episode, we sat down with Dr. Vincent Pedre, author of “The GutSMART Protocol.” Highlights: [0:00] Intro + meet Dr. Vincent Pedre [2:45] Dr. Pedre’s story [11:00] Why gut health is so much more than just your diet [13:50] The Stress-gut connection [16:15] Circadian Rhythm and the Gut Microbiome - why meal timing matters [19:30] The gut-emotion connection [20:57] The gut-brain connection and the domino effect of meditation and breathwork [25:45] Different types of meditation for different types of wiring [29:00] The work-home life transition and impact of rush on the gut + creating rituals for this transition [31:30] Listening to your body first, then taking recommendations second - plus, how do you learn how to listen in the first place! [37:00] Being willing to see the things you may be *unwilling* to see and acknowledge [41:05] Dr. Pedre’s experience with the Hadza tribe in Africa and what it taught him about gut health, resilience, and community [48:00] THE BIG REVEAL of Dr. Pedre’s animal name given to him by the chief of the Hadza tribe - this is an INCREDIBLE STORY! [53:06] Dr Pedre’s advice for his younger self Links: Follow Dr. Pedre on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drpedre Grab Your Copy of the GutSMART Protocol + associated free resources: https://gutsmartprotocol.com/ Take the GutSMART Quiz: https://gutsmartprotocol.com/quiz/ — We’d love if you could rate and review this podcast if you enjoyed the episode, and be sure to follow us on instagram - we’d love to hear from you! We always appreciate feedback on topics you’d love to hear, women you’d love us to interview, or just a note if something resonates for you: https://www.instagram.com/thefemmefactorpodcast https://www.instagram.com/dr.lauradecesaris https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione Questions or Comments? You can also email us at [email protected]