logo
episode-header-image
Apr 25
1h 13m

How To HEAL Your Gut Microbiome for Bett...

Lewis Howes
About this episode

Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!

Your gut microbiome shapes every aspect of your health from mental clarity to disease prevention. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz reveals how the diversity of plants in your diet forms the foundation of gut health, recommending a goal of 30 different plants weekly to optimize your microbiome. Shawn Stevenson explores the powerful connection between family meals and health outcomes, showing how eating together just three times weekly dramatically reduces chronic disease risk. Dr. William Li explains how ultra-processed foods send "hooligans" into your gut's symphony, while whole foods begin healing your system within 24 hours. These experts demonstrate that transforming your health doesn't require extreme measures—just small, consistent choices that work with your body's innate healing capacity.

Dr. Will’s book Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, andOptimizing Your Microbiome

Dr. Will’s cookbook The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Health

Shawn’s book Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: 100 Delicious Recipes to Transform Your Health, Happiness, and Connection

Shawn’s book Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success: A Longevity Book

Shawn’s book Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life

Dr. Li’s book Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself

Dr. Li’s book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer

In this episode you will learn:

  • Why the diversity of plants in your diet is the #1 factor in gut microbiome health (aim for 30 different plants weekly)
  • How your microbiome directly influences your mood, cravings, and mental health through the gut-brain connection
  • The shocking research showing families who eat together just three times weekly dramatically reduce disease risk
  • Why ultra-processed foods now make up 70% of the average child's diet and how this damages gut bacteria
  • How exercise shapes your microbiome differently depending on the type of activity you choose
  • The transformative power of olive oil and other healthy fats on brain inflammation and blood-brain barrier health
  • Why your taste buds can completely change in just four weeks when you consistently choose healthier foods
  • How polyphenol-rich whole foods begin creating positive changes in your gut microbiome within 24 hours

For more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1763

For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960

More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz – greatness.lnk.to/1621SC

Shawn Stevenson  – greatness.lnk.to/1484SC

Dr. William Li – greatness.lnk.to/1743SC

Get more from Lewis! 

Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!

Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify

Text Lewis AI

YouTube

Instagram

Website

Tiktok

Facebook

X

Up next
Jul 7
The Jonas Brothers Reveal THE TRUTH Behind Their Breakup & Comeback
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!The Jonas Brothers arrived in the SOG studio carrying 20 years of wisdom about surviving fame, failure, and brotherhood in the music industry. Kevin, Nick, and Joe open up about their darkest ... Show More
1h 17m
Jul 4
Navy Seal's 3 Rules for Leadership, Overcoming Near Death Experiences & Breaking The Victim Mentality
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Today’s guest is Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jason Redman. He’s a sought-after speaker, leadership coach and best-selling author of the books, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Na ... Show More
1h 37m
Jul 2
Use This Mindset Shift To Set You Free Financially
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!The relationship between money and happiness isn't what most people think it is - and Brand Builders Group CEO Rory Vaden proves this through a masterclass that reveals why scattered revenue ... Show More
1h 5m
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2024
A Healthier You: Your gut’s guide to a happier microbiome
Welcome back to our "A Healthier You" series, where TED Health host Shoshana Ungerleider guides you on a journey to your healthiest self. Join her and healthcare experts as they uncover insights that could revolutionize your understanding of health – from the heart to the brain t ... Show More
24m 14s
Feb 2025
How To Burn Fat, The 4 Food Rules That Will Transform Your Health & The Truth About Calories with Dr Rupy Aujla #520
Why has nutrition - something that should be so simple - become so complicated? With 70% of our diet now consisting of ultra-processed foods and conflicting advice everywhere we look, is it any wonder we're confused about what to eat? Today's returning guest is my good friend, Dr ... Show More
2h 15m
Aug 2024
The Secret to Losing Weight (And Keeping It Off) | Dr. Mark Hyman
Have you noticed the scale inching up despite believing you're following a healthy diet? In this episode, I dive into why maintaining a healthy weight can be so challenging. We'll explore how diet, hormones, and environmental factors influence weight, and why understanding body c ... Show More
30m 34s
May 14
Part Two: Dr. William Li on The Foods You Must Add to Your Diet to Heal Your Body, Stop Inflammation and Prevent Cancer
We’re expanding to Substack! Visit bialikbreakdown.substack.com for all exciting details! World-renowned physician, scientist, and bestselling author of “Eat to Beat Your Diet,” Dr. William Li—global pioneer of the food as medicine movement—reveals jaw-dropping truths about how t ... Show More
43m 57s
Dec 2024
2821: Can Losing Weight Make Your Cholesterol Go Up AND 3 Simple Tips to Start Eating Healthy Again by Dr. Monali Desai
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2821:Dr. Monali Y. Desai delves into the surprising possibility of cholesterol levels rising temporarily during weight loss, ... Show More
11m 26s
Jan 2025
Stop Counting Calories! Diet Myths Exposed (And What to Do Instead) | Dr. Nick Norwitz : 1245
Everything you’ve been told about weight loss is a lie!In this episode, Dr. Nick Norwitz, a metabolic health expert with accolades from Oxford and Harvard, joins Dave to expose the biggest myth in dieting: Calorie Counting. Together, they dismantle outdated weight-loss advice and ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 2025
BITESIZE | How to Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer | Dr William Li #507
You probably already know that your diet can hugely influence how well you feel, but how much power do your food choices really have over your health? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational sto ... Show More
23m 53s
Jan 2024
Gut Check: The Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease with Dr. Steven Gundry
In this week's episode of The HEAL Podcast, I am thrilled to sit down with Dr. Steven Gundry, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon who has transitioned from the operating room to a New York Times bestselling author focused on curing modern disease through healing the gut. His bestse ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
2548: Q&A - Gut Health Diet Plan: How to Keep a Healthy Gut on Optimal Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2548:Dr. Neal explores the fascinating interconnection between our gut and overall health, emphasizing how a diverse microbi ... Show More
11m 16s
Jan 2025
Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a renowned doctor’s protocol to prevent disease, heal your body, burn fat, and feel better now.You’ll get the exact steps to optimize your health, the 5 foods you should be eating every week, and the 3 foods you’ll never eat again after you listen ... Show More
1h 33m