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Mar 2025
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E137 - Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: “Your Gut is...

André Duqum
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Leading gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, delves into the fascinating world of the microbiome and its profound impact on our health. He discusses the gut-brain connection, and reveals how our intuition and gut feelings are intertwined with it. He shares insights into the best diets for gut health, the influence of the nervous system on it, and it's impact on our mental health. Ultimately, Dr. B emphasizes the power of human connection and spiritual health in fostering a thriving microbiome. 


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0:00 Intro 

2:50 The Magic of the Microbiome

9:30 You Have the Power to Change Your Biology

10:46 Modern Living is at Odds with Health

13:57 The Gut/Brain Connection

18:15 Reality of Intuition & Gut Feelings

26:10 Pregnancy & The Microbiome

30:19 Human Connection and our Microbiome

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34:15 The Best Diet for Your Gut? 

41:00 How the Nervous System Influences our Gut

46:55 Link Between Unresolved Trauma and Gut Issues 

50:52 Correlation of Mental Health & Digestion

58:37 Fecal Transplants

1:02:51 How Antibiotics Destroy the Gut

1:07:35 Why Diet is Invaluable for Healing

1:11:34 Vegan vs Carnivore Diets

1:15:41 Importance of Fiber in Our Diets

1:28:30 The Best Things You Can Do for Your Gut

1:37:56 Danger of Glyphosate

1:41:15 Fasting, Cleansing, and Parasites

1:48:19 How Alcohol Ruins the Gut

1:54:20 Skin Health Conditions 

1:59:15 Power of Human Connection & Spiritual Health 

2:03:45 Conclusion

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