#307 – The Hub of Your Health

Let’s talk about your gut! It gets a bad rap and it’s certainly not glamorous, but the gut is the engine for the whole body. Your microbiome lives in your gut and is a collection of trillions of organisms that play a vital role in your body’s health and how you feel every day. There is a sense of privacy surrounding gut health and (whisper loudly) stool, so it might feel weird or icky to talk about. But if your gut isn’t right, it will affect how you can protect yourself from infection and disease.

A while back, I discovered Dr. Robynne Chutkan on YouTube and subsequently watched her Ted Talk and read one of her books. I have been grateful to learn more about gut health from her teaching and it’s my delight to introduce her to you on the podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Robynne Chutkan and I talk about the importance of gut health and what steps you can take today to help you feel better tomorrow. Dr. Robynne has both professional experience and a personal passion for this topic. For the first two years of her life, Dr. Robynne’s daughter was constantly in and out of doctor’s offices and struggled to stay healthy. That’s when Dr. Robynne decided to take charge of her family’s health, research the problems her daughter was having, and where she learned about the need to advocate for the gut.

Like Dr. Robynne, you can be the architect of your own health. She recommends talking to your doctor and listening to modern medicine while also doing the work to understand what’s going on inside your body. Living a life you love means taking care of your whole self, including your physical body. So, what steps can you take today to help you love tomorrow?

Dr. Robynne encourages us to consider what we eat, but don’t worry–you don’t have to cut a bunch of things out or become a gluten-free vegan! One of Dr. Robynne’s biggest pieces of advice? It’s simple! Breathe fresh air, sweat as a method of detoxifying, and eat vegetables that your gut thrives on.

Taking charge of your health may feel like a daunting task, but Dr. Robynne says it’s not too late and you really can start today. Go for a ten minute walk outside. Eat a salad with your normal dinner. Experiment with a green smoothie. You are worth the investment in your health, and your body will thank you for it tomorrow. You can choose to live a life you love by creating small habits that are good for your gut.

Highlights from Today’s Episode:

• Discover what your microbiome is and its importance
• Understand the link between your gut and how you feel
• Simple steps to improve your health

Resources from today’s show

• Connect with Dr. Robynne on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook or on her website, Gutbliss.
• Read Dr. Robynne’s books Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, and The Bloat Cure.
• Grab a copy of Michael Pollan’s book In Defense Of Food.

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• “You can wake up a healthier person tomorrow by making different decisions today.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “All disease begins in the gut.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “You can be the architect of your own health.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “We are designed divinely.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “Figuring out how to feed ourselves and feel good is hard work, but it makes such a difference.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “You can restore your health by recognizing the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. There is a connection between how you live and how you feel.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “If you want to do one thing to improve your health, eat more vegetables.” – Dr. Robynne Chutkan
• “Do what you know you’re supposed to do and do more of it, knowing that your body will thank you.” – Chrystal Hurst

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Let’s Talk!

1. What did you learn from today’s episode?
2. What is one thing you can do this week to take better care of your physical self?
3. How can you be intentional about monitoring the health of your microbiome?

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