527. Mind-Gut Harmony: Nourishing Mental Well-Being with Dr. Will Cole and Dr. Uma Naidoo
More and more research is showing that what we eat and how we think are more connected than we thought. In this episode, integrative medicine experts Dr. Uma Naidoo and Dr. Will Cole dig into the complex and dynamic relationship between brain health and gut health.
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Topics covered:
00:03:14: What is a nutritional psychiatrist?
00:06:06: What are some small tweaks we can make to feel better?
00:11:30: Spices that affect our mental health
00:11:44: What are the different highways between the brain and the gut?
00:14:17: How the gut and the brain communicate
00:15:00: The connection between inflammation and mental health
00:20:06: Foods that cause gut dysbiosis
00:23:21: How effective are SSRIs?
00:27:14: What are some of the ways our minds impact our physiology?
00:30:38: How our “fight or flight” response works
00:33:40: How do you define shame?
00:38:36: The transgenerational heritability of trauma
00:46:09: What are some practices we can adopt to create a better relationship between the gut and the brain?
00:53:00: Self care practices to improve vagal tone
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Check out Commune’s health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial
Topics covered:
00:03:14: What is a nutritional psychiatrist?
00:06:06: What are some small tweaks we can make to feel better?
00:11:30: Spices that affect our mental health
00:11:44: What are the different highways between the brain and the gut?
00:14:17: How the gut and the brain communicate
00:15:00: The connection between inflammation and mental health
00:20:06: Foods that cause gut dysbiosis
00:23:21: How effective are SSRIs?
00:27:14: What are some of the ways our minds impact our physiology?
00:30:38: How our “fight or flight” response works
00:33:40: How do you define shame?
00:38:36: The transgenerational heritability of trauma
00:46:09: What are some practices we can adopt to create a better relationship between the gut and the brain?
00:53:00: Self care practices to improve vagal tone
This podcast is supported by:
Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot is giving feet the freedom to move as Mother Nature intended. The best piece of technology ever to be put into a shoe is the human foot. Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order at Vivobarefoot.com. Use the code VIVOCOMMUNE15 at check out. Reclaim your natural potential. The journey starts with your feet. www.vivobarefoot.com
Stripes
Meet Stripes. Smart-targeted symptom solutions powered by the exclusive combination of Ectoine and Squalane. This ultra-hydrating duo improves hydration, increases cell turnover and protects our delicate skin barrier. Go to head over to iamstripes.com and enter promo code COMMUNE20 at checkout to get a fabulous 20% off your entire order.
LivOn Labs
This week’s podcast is made possible by LivOn Labs. Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/commune
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.
Thrive Market
This podcast is supported by Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune
