How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Body and Mind with Dr. Jack Gilbert

Dr. Bret Scher interviews Dr. Jack Gilbert—renowned microbiome scientist, author of Dirt Is Good, and featured expert in the Netflix documentary Hack Your Health—to explore the profound connections between the microbiome, metabolism, mental health, and overall wellness. Dr. Gilbert shares cutting-edge insights into how the 40 trillion microbes in our gut influence everything from inflammation to brain health, and how personalized strategies may hold the key to treating chronic illnesses and improving quality of life. What You'll Learn The role of the microbiome in metabolic and mental health How diet and lifestyle shape your gut bacteria Surprising links between exercise, mitochondria, and the microbiome Emerging research on fecal transplants and their transformative potential Why personalized nutrition might be the future of healthcare Experts Featured Dr. Jack Gilbert X: @gilbertjacka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjackagilbert/ Gilbert Lab: https://gilbertlab.ucsd.edu/ Dirt is Good: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Good-Advantage-Childs-Developing/dp/1250132606 Hack Your Health: https://www.netflix.com/title/81436688 Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.