In today’s episode, we sat down with Dr. Vincent Pedre, author of “The GutSMART Protocol.”

Highlights:

[0:00] Intro + meet Dr. Vincent Pedre

[2:45] Dr. Pedre’s story

[11:00] Why gut health is so much more than just your diet

[13:50] The Stress-gut connection

[16:15] Circadian Rhythm and the Gut Microbiome - why meal timing matters

[19:30] The gut-emotion connection

[20:57] The gut-brain connection and the domino effect of meditation and breathwork

[25:45] Different types of meditation for different types of wiring

[29:00] The work-home life transition and impact of rush on the gut + creating rituals for this transition

[31:30] Listening to your body first, then taking recommendations second - plus, how do you learn how to listen in the first place!

[37:00] Being willing to see the things you may be *unwilling* to see and acknowledge

[41:05] Dr. Pedre’s experience with the Hadza tribe in Africa and what it taught him about gut health, resilience, and community

[48:00] THE BIG REVEAL of Dr. Pedre’s animal name given to him by the chief of the Hadza tribe - this is an INCREDIBLE STORY!

[53:06] Dr Pedre’s advice for his younger self

Links:

Follow Dr. Pedre on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drpedre

Grab Your Copy of the GutSMART Protocol + associated free resources: https://gutsmartprotocol.com/

Take the GutSMART Quiz: https://gutsmartprotocol.com/quiz/

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