The New Microbiome-Metabolism Science & The GLP-1 Connection You Need to Know | Colleen Cutcliffe

Gut health isn’t just about digestion - it shapes your metabolism, hormones, and even your cravings. In this episode, Dr. Will Cole welcomes back Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, co-founder of Pendulum, to break down the cutting-edge science of the microbiome. From antibiotics and diet to fasting, fiber, and fermented foods, Colleen shares how keystone strains like Akkermansia impact GLP-1, insulin, and metabolic health. Learn why your gut resilience is the key to everything from energy to cravings, and how to rebuild it naturally. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Go to pendulumlife.com and use code WILLCOLE to get 20% off all Pendulum membership first orders. Discount applied at checkout.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use WILLCOLE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/WILLCOLE.MANUKORA.com/WILLCOLE to save 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts.Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with KETONE.com/WILLCOLE.Get 20% off, or if you choose the already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Go now to get this amazing discount: PUORI.com/WILLCOLE.Start your love story on Bumble. #bumblepartnerPique is hooking you up: 20% off for life—yes, FOR LIFE—plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker when you grab their Pu’er Bundle. Go to Piquelife.com/willcole to grab yours now.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.