The Mind-Gut Conversation

Feb 02 2025 84 ep. 44 mins 64
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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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Is Your Food Making You Sick? The Science of Soil and Gut Health with Joel Salatin | MGC Ep. 85

Feb 02 2025 59 mins  
In this must-listen episode of The Mind Gut Conversation, I sit down with regenerative organic farming icon, Joel Salatin, to expose the hidden flaws of industrial agriculture and its impact on our health and the environment. We dive into how soil and gut microbes are deeply connected, why today’s food system is failing us and how his innovative, regenerative farming approach off

Unpopular Opinions as a Gastroenterologist with Emeran Mayer, MD | MGC Ep. 84

Jan 20 2025 33 mins  
In this special episode of the Mind-Gut Conversation podcast, I discuss my personal opinions on topics related to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Some key questions and topics I discuss are: · The issue with diagnosing SIBO · How to treat SIBO, without antibiotics · Why the low FODMAP diet is not a practical solution · IBS is

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The Role of Inflammation in Mental Disorders with Andrew H. Miller, MD | MGC Ep. 82

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The Importance of Farm to Table with Norbert Niederkofler | MGC Ep. 81

Dec 08 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation, I sit down in person with Norbert Niederkofler, an internationally renowned leader in local sustainable gourmet cuisine, as he explains his unconventional career decisions and his philosophy of letting nature and his local ecosystem determine his selection of dishes. Despite the fact that Norbert has already earned 3 Michelin stars wit

The Human Body Was Not Designed For Illness with Patrick Flynn, DC | MGC Ep. 80

Nov 24 2024 57 mins  
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Microbiome, Personalized Nutrition and Longevity with Tim Spector, MD | MGC Ep. 79

Nov 11 2024 70 mins  
In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tim Spector, an internationally renowned expert in microbiome science and personalized nutrition, as well as an acclaimed author. He is a professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London and honorary consultant physician at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ National Health System Foundation Trust. He fo

The Science Behind Healthy Aging with Eric Verdin, MD | MGC Ep. 78

Oct 27 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation podcast, I speak with Dr. Eric Verdin, one of the world’s experts on healthy aging and longevity. Dr. Verdin is president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research of Aging, the world’s only research institution singularly focused on the biology of aging. During this episode, we talk about a number of fascinating topics, including:

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Sep 29 2024 60 mins  
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Targeting the Brain in Gut-Brain Disorders with Laurie Keefer, PhD | MGC Ep. 76

Sep 08 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of the MGC podcast, I speak with Dr. Laurie Keefer, a Health Psychologist and Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr Keefer’s scientific contributions include the development and implementation of self-management and behavioral intervention tools, known as brain-gut behavior therapies for conditio