Season 6 Rerun - Liar, Liar, Gut on Fire: Wellness’s Obsession with Inflammation

NOTE: We would normally be on summer hiatus but we have a few more episodes to air before we officially break for summer. So in the meantime, we are re-airing a few of our favorite episodes in case you missed them. Enjoy! (Original Airdate 02/11/2026) In this episode, Jess welcomes Dr. Liz Marnik and Dr. Irini Hadjisavva to explore the multifaceted nature of inflammation and its impact on health. The scientists distinguish between beneficial and harmful inflammatory responses while addressing the challenges of accurately measuring inflammation in clinical settings. They examine common misconceptions surrounding gut health, including the pitfalls of direct-to-consumer microbiome tests and the myth of leaky gut syndrome. The conversation also addresses dietary approaches to supporting gut health and discusses the concerning rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults. Throughout the episode, the experts emphasize evidence-based approaches to understanding inflammation while concluding with an encouraging message about the importance of community support in navigating complex health challenges.     Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kSFesWsw-NU         (00:00) Intro & Public Health Update (05:33) What's A Health/Science News Item That Caught Your Attention? (07:25) What Is Inflammation Actually? (10:26) Is Inflammation Something We Can Measure? (14:16) Are Microbiome Tests Accurate? (16:56) Are There Dietary Approaches To Support Gut Health? (21:30) Inflammation And Autoimmune Diseases (24:18) Is Leaky Gut Real? (29:12) The Rise In Colorectal Cancer (33:14) What's Giving You Hope In Public Health And Science Right Now?         https://www.instagram.com/sciencewhizliz/ https://www.instagram.com/thosenerdygirls https://www.instagram.com/dririnih/ https://fromthescienceclass.substack.com/ https://thosenerdygirls.substack.com/                     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.