How Your Gut Health Impacts Your Mental Health -Interview with Dr Will Bulsiewicz

Gastroenterologist and New York Times best-selling author of ‘Fiber Fuelled’ Dr Will Bulsiewicz talks to Paul about the critical role the gut biome plays in mental health It can be easy in a fast-paced world to have a diet of ultra-processed convenience food  but with the majority  of individuals deficient in dietary fibre, Dr Will explains why it’s vital to make changes that are low and slow to allow your microbes the opportunity to adapt for the benefit of your mind and body   KEY TAKEAWAYS We now understand we are a superorganism, joined to trillions of invisible microscopic organisms Our digestive process is dependent on microorganisms Your gut can potentially affect your mood in a number of different ways There are benefits to eating a more inclusive plant-based diet, data now suggests that you can reduce your risk of COVID, influenza, pneumonia, and heart disease Increasing your dietary fibre can reduce your exposure to the 7 top causes of death A vast number of people are dietary fibre deficient The pace and lifestyle of people can result in diets that are over-reliant on ultra-processed foods You have to want to change and set obtainable goals to be successful You cannot heal the gut unless trauma in your history is resolved You need to address all aspects of your health to make a difference The dietary choices you have made in the last 3 months are reflected in your gut microbes You are adapted to what you are eating currently and your gut microbes need the opportunity to adapt to any dietary changes Dietary choices do affect the menopause and research indicates that a clean diet high in plant dietary fibre has a positive effect   BEST MOMENTS ‘Gut health and mindset are a two-way street’ Our microbiome is unique and individual, no two people on the planet have the same microbiome’ ‘This is not a sprint, it’s a marathon so it’s better to make small changes  that are sustainable’   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Instagram @theguthealthmd https://theplantfedgut.com/ Tik Tok @theguthealth_md     VALUABLE RESOURCES Mindset Change Podcast Mindset Coaching and Therapy The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube   NUMIND WELLNESS OFFER - 20% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CODE  https://numindwellness.com/   use Code:  PAUL20   ABOUT THE HOST Paul Sheppard Paul is well known for his holistic therapy and coaching approach  when working with anxiety, stress, confidence, and motivation, understanding, and treating the root causes and surrounding issues He has a passion for understanding how the mind works and has been trained in many therapies. He is an Integrative Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, IEMT and has also had training in CBT, ACT and Mindfulness His mission is to share with others the strategies, techniques and perspectives that can have the most positive impact on changing anxiety, stress, low confidence, depression, and motivation. Working with your mind to become calmer, focused, motivated, confident, and resilient are skills everyone can develop and Paul offers a realistic, direct, and no-nonsense approach that is about creating the change you want to live the life you deserve   CONTACT METHOD Mindset Coaching and Therapy The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube