Microbiome Medics
Episodes
Biological Liquid Gold: Why Breast Milk Isn't Actually for the Baby (It's for the Microbes) with Prof. Chris Stewart
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Siobhan McCormack as she welcomes one of the top early-life microbiome scientists in the field, Professor Chris Stewart. Discover the origins...
From Superyacht Chef to Microbiome Scientist: Dr. Emily Leeming on the "Cinderella Nutrient" Fibre
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Siobhan McCormack and the "fibre-fabulous" Dr. Emily Leeming, a former superyacht chef turned King's College London microbiome scientist and ...
Killing 99.9% of the Wrong Things: The Hidden Cost of Disinfectants
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser welcomes back Dr. Anastasia Theodosiou and introduces Baroness Natalie Bennett to discuss the Consumer P...
From High-Stress Law to Holistic Healing: Katherine Saville’s Cancer Journey
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser speaks with her lifelong friend, Catherine Saville, about her transformative journey through breast...
The Fart That Changed the World: From TV to Science with Julie Thompson
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the viral moment on The Traitors to the biology of the "silent but deadly," this episode is an unashamed deep dive into flatulence. Drs Siobhan a...
Herbalism Meets the Microbiome: Unlocking Plant Potency with Mo Wilde
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the intricate relationship between herbalism and gut health with returning expert herbalist Mo Wild...
A Year Without Supermarkets: Mo Wilde's Foraging Microbiome Journey
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by Monica 'Mo' Wilde, an expert forager, research herbalist, and award-winning author of The Wilderness C...
Beyond HRT: The Power of Your Microbiome
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by Dr. Olga Morton, a GP and lifestyle medic specializing in women's health, to explore the intricate lin...
The Only Good Germ is a Dead Germ? A Surgeon's Radical Rethink with Prof John Alverdy
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Siobhan McCormack is in conversation with Professor John Alverdy from the University of Chicago, a Professor of Surgery and a pion...
The Athlete's Gut: Unlocking Performance Through The Microbiome
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr Sheena Fraser is joined by Dr Aslı Devrim Lanpir, an expert in nutrition and dietetics, with a focus on spo...
Furry Friends, Healthy Guts: Exploring Pet Microbiomes with Dr. Nihan Marun
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Sheena Fraser welcomes Dr. Nihan Maron, a veterinary doctor and microbiologist, to discuss the essential con...
Beyond the Scalpel: Transforming Surgical Care from Prehab to Rehab
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena Fraser are reunited. They share their recent experiences presenting at majo...
Back to the Future: Momentous Microbial Moments with Professor Martin Blaser
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a fascinating journey through microbiome history! Dr. Siobhan McCormack welcomes the esteemed Professor Martin Blaser for an episode tha...
The Future of Gut Health: Tim Spector on Microbiomes and Nutrition
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Sheena Fraser sits down with Professor Tim Spector, a leading expert in microbiome research and co-founder o...
From Leeuwenhoek to Today: Unveiling the Secrets of the Oral Microbiome
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Siobhan McCormack is joined by Professor Egija Zaura from the Academic Centre of Dentistry in Amsterdam to e...
Microbiome Science for the Future: A Discussion with Dr. Jack Gilbert
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, host Sheena welcomes microbiome science celebrity Dr. Jack Gilbert about his journey from butterfly ecologist to...
The Microbiome, Dopamine, and Parkinson’s: Exploring the Connection with Martha Carlin
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Microbiome Medics Podcast, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by citizen scientist Martha Carlin, who shares her personal journey into...
MicroBirth: Toni Harman on Birthing Choices and the Infant Microbiome
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, we sit down with Toni Harman, the filmmaker behind the award-winning documentary Microbirth and co-author of The...
The Power of Community: Lessons from the BSLM Conference
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Microbiomedics podcast, Dr. Sheena Fraser and Dr. Siobhan McCormack share insights from the BSLM conference in Newcastle. They ...
Skin Deep: The Microbiome's Role in Healthy Skin
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Microbiome Medics Podcast, Dr. Sheena Fraser speaks with Dr. Holly Wilkinson, a microbiome scientist at Hull York Medical School, a...
From Surgery to Science: Dr. James Kinross on Gut Microbiome Research
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Siobhan McCormack interviews James Kinross, a colorectal surgeon and microbiome researcher. James discusses the potential of robotic surgery and i...
The Role of Diet in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Gut Nut Dietician Lucy Kerrison
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Siobhan McCormack, Dr. Sheena Fraser, and guest Lucy Kerrison (aka The GutNut Dietician) discuss the role of diet in managing inflammatory bowel d...
Sowing the Seeds of Wellness: The Role of Soil Health in Human Microbiomes with Lee Holdstock
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Microbiome Medics Podcast, we are joined by Lee Holdstock from the Soil Association, UK's biggest organic certifier, to ex...
The Gut, Brain and Chronic Pain Part 2 with Dr Deepak Ravindran
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena Fraser on the Microbiome Medics Podcast as they host pain management consultant Dr. Deepak Ravindran. Dr. De...
The Gut, Brain and Chronic Pain
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss the first of two episodes on the role of the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) in chronic pain.30% of the UK population suffer from chr...
The Vaginal Micobiome with Professor Sarah Lebeer: a Triumph of Citizen Science.
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the fascinating vaginal microbiome. With the expertise of Professor Sarah LeBeer, a leading scientist in the field , we unr...
The Kombucha Conversation: Uncovering the Mysteries of Kombucha and Gut Health
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, fellow gut-health enthusiasts.In this episode Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena Fraser welcome you to a conversation about the popular ferme...
The Microbiome Medics Marvellous Christmas Special 2023
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As 2023 draws to a close, it is time for Microbiome Medics to pause and reflect on12 months of podcasts, conferences, talks, and courses. All with the...
Exercising Your Gut Microbiome with Darryl Edwards
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'When I found myself teetering on the edge of prediabetes, I knew I needed to make a change. I chose movement, and it changed my life.' - On...
Microbiotoxicity: Bridging the Gap Between Microbiome Research and Clinical Practice with Dr Anastasia Theodosiou
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Dr Sheena Fraser and Dr Siobhan Mccormack (aka Microbiome Medics) discuss the significant impact of antibiotics on the gut mi...
Cancer and the Gut Microbiome Part 3: Revolutionizing Cancer Outcomes through Gut Microbiome Research
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 3rd & final episode Dr Sheena & Dr Shiv get to chat to Professor Robert Thomas , a full time NHS Consultant Oncologist, Sorts and Nutr...
Cancer and the Gut Microbiome Part 2: The Hidden Influence of Gut Microbiome on Cancer Treatment
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2nd episode on cancer and the gut microbiome , our Microbiome Medics duo continue their exploration of the impact of the gut microbiome on all...
Cancer and the Gut Microbiome Part 1: Exploring the Relationship between Gut Microbiome and Cancer
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the UK someone is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes. Every 4 minutes, someone dies of cancer. Startling statistics indeed, but did you know t...
Where Does the Gut Microbiome Come From? Pt 2: Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered what difference infant feeding choice makes to long-term infant health? In this episode our two microbiome medics compare th...
Where Does the Gut Microbiome Come From?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You are 50% microbial by cell count, and your gut microbiome is central to all aspects of your physiology and health. The Microbiome Medics think you ...
Are Fermented Foods Worth The Hype?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Microbiome Medics Podcast, Sheena and Siobhan are joined by fermentation expert - Janice Clyne. The team discuss the impact of fermen...
Does Leaky Gut Exist and How Can We Treat It?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's episode of Microbiome Medics - Siobhan and Sheena discuss "leaky gut". The controversy around this condition and the ev...
What is the Gut Microbiome and Why Should I Care?
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Siobhan and Sheena introduce you to the gut microbiome and discuss how it influences our health. They also consider how this knowledge...
Merry Microbiome Christmas from Microbiome Medics
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode of the Microbiome Medics podcast discusses the impact of the festive period on our gut microbiome. Sheena and Siobhan consider th...