Go With Your Gut with Dasha Agoulnik, Ep. 130

New Episode Alert! Go With Your Gut with Dasha Agoulnik, Ep. 130In this insightful episode, gut health expert Dasha shares her journey into the field, emphasizing the importance of understanding gut health through a holistic lens. She introduces the five CorePerform Speed Pillars—sleep, personal stress, environmental stress, exercise, and diet—as essential components for improving gut health.Dasha critiques popular gut testing methods, highlighting their limitations and the often generic advice they provide. The discussion also covers the significance of fiber in the diet, misconceptions surrounding the Paleo diet, and the psychological aspects of health testing, including the fear of being 'broken' that drives consumers to seek out these tests. Additionally, Dasha addresses challenges within the medical system, particularly regarding delayed diagnoses and their impact on mental health. She emphasizes the importance of education in nutrition, cultural influences on food choices, and the role of AI in health coaching. 🎧 Dive into this episode to explore how a comprehensive understanding of gut health can transform your well-being.  #GutHealth #HolisticWellness #CorePerform #NutritionEducation #AIInHealthChapters(00:00) Introduction to Gut Health Expertise(04:30) The Five CorePerform SPEED Pillars(12:06) Understanding Gut Testing and Its Limitations(20:07) The Role of Fiber and Dietary Choices(28:08) The Paleo Diet and Its Misconceptions(32:01) The Psychology Behind Health Testing(33:03) Journey to Health and Nutrition(34:44) Navigating the Medical System(36:36) The Impact of Delayed Diagnosis(38:43) Mental Health and Gut Health(40:55) The Role of Education in Nutrition(43:12) Cultural Influences on Food Choices(01:01:34) Empowering Patients Through Knowledge_____________More about Guest:Dasha is a registered dietitian, 5x published nutrition researcher, and 2x award winning bikini athlete. She graduated from Tufts University’s Friedman School with a Masters in Nutritional Epidemiology. Her research and practice focuses on optimizing metabolic and digestive health through nutrition and exercise. CorePerform has helped over 1000 people (and growing) achieve results. In 2022, she won Friedman’s 100k Pitch competition for her patent pending protein and was welcomed into the US Food and Innovation Council with leaders in the industry like Kellogg, Campbell, Nestle and more.___________________You can find Dasha at:https://www.instagram.com/dashafitness/_____________________You can find The Macro Perspective and it’s hosts at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themacropod/Marcos: https://www.instagram.com/marcoslukerivera/Seamus: https://www.instagram.com/seamusmatthewsullivan/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@the.macro.perspecYouTube:  https://youtube.com/@themacroperspective?si=tF7I_Xft2YlPYG9yFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092611287825&skApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-macro-perspective/id1797877565—-------------------------------------------The Macro Perspective is hosted by Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan, and was born from a simple but powerful mission: to help people take ownership of their health and lives. As performance health coaches, they've spent their careers empowering clients to think critically, stay curious, and make informed choices—not just in fitness, but in all aspects of life. This podcast is an extension of that mission, bringing insightful conversations that challenge, educate, and inspire.______________________________For 40% off of the Pain to Possible Bundle at Kineon Labs, https://www.k7ghd8dt.com/THEMACROPOD/,  use code TheMacroPodFor 10% of at https://yourstrulea.com/, use coupon code TheMacroPodFor 15% off at https://momentumus.co/, use coupon code macropod15For 10% off at https://fluxfootwear.com/, use coupon code TMPP10For 10% off at https://latinalifters.com/, use coupon code MacroPod