Top 3 of 2025: The Science of Gut Microbiome and how it Controls Your Brain | Dr Tom Buckley

Fecal transplants, coffee, and probiotics - dive into the groundbreaking research shaping our understanding of gut health! Dr. Tom Buckley joins the Performance Intelligence Podcast to share the latest insights and reveal what truly works for a healthy microbiome.As an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and specialising in Precision Medicine, Dr. Tom is a trusted voice on the podcast. He intertwines personal experience with cutting-edge research, making complex topics accessible and relatable.“Everyone wants energy… but marvellous mitochondria - where do they come from? They originated from bacteria. We are intimately connected with the microbes in our bodies until our habits lead to dysbiosis, where the balance is disrupted…”2:10 What sparked Dr Tom’s interest in the gut 4:15 Trillions of microbes and how they interact with us 5:55 What the gut microbiome actually is 7:40 Why this work became personal 10:05 Research highlights and key influences on the gut 16:00 Rethinking coffee 21:15 Coffee’s impact on the gut 25:30 The many factors shaping your microbiome 28:30 Why every gut is different 33:10 Fecal transplants — the science 36:00 Rebalancing his own gut 39:45 What to eat for gut health (and why probiotics fall short) 45:55 Starting with a Mediterranean diet 48:15 Alcohol and the gut 50:30 The fibre gap 55:30 Heat, saunas, and gut health 57:45 Dr Tom’s key gut health takeawaysFind the summary slide mentioned in the podcast here: https://shorturl.at/33sm5Read the Medical News Today article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-might-drinking-coffee-alter-your-gut-microbiome Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.