The Thrive Tour: Transform Your Health and Happiness, a live show: Book Your Tickets https://drchatterjee.com/live This episode is brought to you by: LINGO BY ABBOTT: For users in the US and UK, Lingo by Abbott is offering an exclusive 10% off a 4-week plan with the code LIVEMORE10. Just visit https://hellolingo.com/livemore for more information. Terms and conditions apply. THE WAY APP: Get 30 FREE days and begin your journey towards peace, calm and wellbeing. https://thewayapp.com/livemore What if your gut health is affecting far more than your digestion? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and leading expert on the gut microbiome, to explore why the health of our gut matters so much to our overall health. Will explains what the gut microbiome actually does, and why it has such a powerful influence on the body. We explore why so many of us aren’t getting enough fibre, how quickly the microbiome can respond to changes in our diet, and why eating a diverse range of foods matters. Will also explains the four key components of an anti-inflammatory diet, including fibre and resistant starch. We talk about the surprising benefits of foods such as green bananas and cooled potatoes, and why supporting your gut involves much more than taking a probiotic. We discuss ultra-processed foods and restrictive diets, including why removing foods can sometimes improve symptoms without necessarily addressing the underlying health of the gut. Will explains what it takes to rebuild a healthy and diverse microbiome, and why small, consistent changes can make a difference. Will shares his own experience of emotional healing, and we explore the relationship between our physical and emotional health. We discuss how unresolved experiences can sometimes affect the body, and why feeling heard and understood can be an important part of the healing process. If you’ve ever wondered what your gut is really doing for your health, or why gut health is about so much more than digestion, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. 🌱 Want to feel better and live more? Subscribe for new conversations that could change how you think about your health and your life. ________________________________________ Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Gut Control Centre of Your Health 05:40 How Does the Microbiome Function? 07:33 Training the Gut Microbiome 12:08 How Your Diet Changes Your Gut 19:03 Inflammation and the Gut 29:09 What Happens To an Imbalanced Gut 35:42 How To Improve Your Gut Microbiome 43:27 The Amount Of Fibre You Should Be Eating 50:10 The Way You Cook Your Food Matters! 56:20 Why Resistant Starch Is So Important 1:02:30 The Benefits Of Eating A Diverse Diet 1:09:00 What Ultra-Processed Food Does To Your Gut 1:16:00 Can You Really Heal Your Gut? 1:23:00 The Gut-Brain Connection 1:30:00 How Your Emotions Affect Your Gut 1:37:00 Will’s Own Healing Journey 1:44:00 How To Support Your Gut Health 1:51:00 Will’s Final Advice #feelbetterlivemore Find out more about Dr Bulsiewicz: Website https://theguthealthmd.com/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@theguthealthmd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd/ Instagram https://instagram.com/theguthealthmd YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theguthealthmd Dr Bulsiewicz’s latest book: Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health UK https://link.amazon/B0c2YZ0dX US https://amzn.to/4xz3Eo3 #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.