Gut Health - Alanna Collen - Microbiome

How Gut Microbes Impact Mood

We are thrilled to present a captivating conversation with renowned author Alanna Collen, diving deep into the groundbreaking insights from her best-selling book, "10% Human: How Your Body's Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness."

Discover how our bodies are teeming with trillions of microbes that play a pivotal role in shaping our health, immunity, mental health, and even weight regulation. We discuss the surprising ways our modern lifestyle choices—such as antibiotics, diet, and hygiene practices—impact our delicate microbial ecosystems. Listen to learn:

How quickly the gut microbiota shifts when we change what we eat
How even one course of antibiotics impacts our microbes
The importance of the microbiota and metabolites in learning and memory
The role of the vagus nerve in regulation of body weight
Why counting calories is complicated by the gut microbiota

When any other organ breaks down, we look for external causes, but when the brain – the mind! – misbehaves, we assume it’s the fault of the individual, their parents or their lifestyle. - Alanna Collen

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation where you walk away with a deeper understanding of the profound connection between gut health and happiness, and how our microbes influence our vulnerability to diseases like obesity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders. Listen in now.