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The Mind-Gut Conversation Podcast

Emeran Mayer, MD
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The Mind-Gut Conversation brings in experts within various fields of health & science to have a discussion with world-renowned gastroenterologist, neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Mind Gut Connection, Emeran Mayer, MD.

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Joint pain and limited mobility are often treated as inevitable parts of aging — but what if there's a fundamentally different way to think about joint health?

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Peptides are everywhere right now — on social media, in wellness clinics, and in the claims of biohackers promising faster healing, sharper thinking, and slower aging. But how much of this is science, and how much is hype?

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Eating for your microbiome doesn't have to be complicated — but it does require rethinking how we approach food, carbohydrates, and flavor.

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Fiber has been talked about for decades — but emerging research suggests most of us still don't understand what it actually does, how much we need, or why the modern diet has left us so dramatically short of it.

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Anu Simh
Board-certified functional health coach, microbiome educator, founder of Nine Arms of Wellness
Nine Arms of Wellness
Episode: How To Actually Feed Your Gut Microbiome with Anu Simh | MGC Ep. 113
Matthew Amicucci
Scientist and entrepreneur, co-founder of OneBio and GoodVice
OneBio/GoodVice
Episode: The Truth About Fiber And Your Gut Health with Matt Amicucci, PhD | MGC Ep. 112
Jared Katz
Author of "Retrain the Brain, Self-Help for Traumatic Brain Injury"
Episode: Chronic Pain, Brain Health, and the Power of Self Help with Jared Katz | MGC Ep. 111
David Meriwether
Researcher focused on gut microbiome and menopause
Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center, UCLA
Episode: How The Gut Microbiome Influences Estrogen After Menopause with David Meriwether, PhD | MGC Ep. 110
Tim Spector
Internationally renowned authority in microbiome science and personalized nutrition.
ZOE Limited
Episode: What a 34,000-Person Study Reveals About a "Healthy" Gut with Tim Spector, MD | MGC Ep. 109
Will Bulsiewicz, MD
Board-certified gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and the Fiber Fueled Cookbook
Zoey, 38terra
Episode: Why Modern Life is Keeping Our Immune System Switched On with Will Bulsiewicz, MD | MGC Ep. 108
Kate Scarlata
One of the world's leading experts in nutrition-based therapies for chronic digestive disorders, author of five books including The Low FODMAP Diet, Step by Step.
Episode: The Truth About Low FODMAP, SIBO, Gluten & Bloating with Kate Scarlata, RDN | MGC Ep. 105
Peter Crone
Known as The Mind Architect, Peter Crone is a life coach and spiritual teacher.
Episode: Healing Trauma and Unlocking Human Potential with Peter Crone | MGC Ep. 102
Dr. Felice Jacka
Deakin Distinguished Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry and founder and director of the Deakin University's Food & Mood Centre.
Deakin University
Episode: How Food Influences Our Mood and Mental Health with Felice Jacka, OAM | MGC Ep. 100

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Emeran Mayer
Host of The Mind-Gut Conversation Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • The Mind Gut Conversation

    This is a wonderful podcast! When a guest is being interviewed they are given lots of time to speak without being interrupted. I’m learning so much and so happy that I found this podcast! Thanks so much for putting it out there. I truly appreciate it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1Poodle1
    United States5 years ago
  • Great info

    For anyone looking for GI help

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diana B Chicago
    United States5 years ago

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High-quality discussions that feel accessible to non-experts while still being informative for pros.
Engaging guests and thoughtful questions that invite expert insights without rushing the conversation.
The host fosters a respectful, thorough interview style that allows guests to elaborate.
Listeners appreciate the depth and clarity in explaining complex gut-brain science.

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How The Gut Microbiome Influences Estrogen After Menopause with David Meriwether, PhD | MGC Ep. 110
Q: Can dietary changes influence menopausal symptoms?
Yes, optimizing the gut microbiome through diet may help improve hormone recycling and reduce symptoms of deficiency.
How The Gut Microbiome Influences Estrogen After Menopause with David Meriwether, PhD | MGC Ep. 110
Q: How does the gut microbiome influence hormone levels?
The gut bacteria can reactivate hormones that have been excreted in an inactive form, significantly contributing to hormone levels in systemic circulation.
How The Gut Microbiome Influences Estrogen After Menopause with David Meriwether, PhD | MGC Ep. 110
Q: Why do so many women in their 40s and 50s feel that the current paradigm for managing menopause is failing them?
Many women find traditional hormone therapy unappealing due to safety concerns and often ineffective non-hormonal options, leading to a significant unmet clinical need.
A Life Fueled by Passion: Cooking, Culture, and Longevity with Wolfgang Puck | MGC Ep. 106
Q: Did you overcome this? I mean, or did you ever have later in life this feeling that you're not good enough or?
I was always insecure about being successful, you know, later in life.
How Food Influences Our Mood and Mental Health with Felice Jacka, OAM | MGC Ep. 100
Q: You've published the results from several major studies showing a correlation between lifestyle factors, including dietary intake and psychiatric symptoms, particularly anxiety and depression. Do you believe the evidence is sufficient today to include lifestyle interventions as a component in the treatment of these brain-gut disorders or psychiatric or psychological disorders?
Dr. Jacka asserts that there is a significant body of evidence showing dietary exposure affects mental health and treatment, especially for depression, based on various studies and clinical guidelines.

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Recent guests on The Mind-Gut Conversation Podcast include:

1. Anu Simh
2. Matthew Amicucci
3. Jared Katz
4. David Meriwether
5. Tim Spector
6. Will Bulsiewicz, MD
7. Kate Scarlata
8. Peter Crone

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