I’m diving deep into the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain with the world’s leading expert on the gut-brain connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer. Whether you’re looking to prevent neurodegenerative diseases, struggling with mental health, or just want to optimize your gut health, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you think about your mind and body. Tune in for practical tips, cutting-edge research, and empowering ways to take charge of your health. In this episode, we get into: Exactly how your brain and gut are connected Brain development during pregnancy If GLP-1s are good or bad The surprising effects of stress on your gut health If you’re gut health is putting you at risk for neurodegenerative diseases What to eat for optimal gut-brain health What sugar substitutes are the best Positive emotions on the microbiome Practical tips to improve your gut-brain health For more from Dr. Emeran Mayer, find him at emeranmayer.com or check out his books: The Mind-Gut Connection or Interconnected Plates: A Mediterranean-Inspired Gut Healthy Cookbook. Support the non-profit mentioned in the episode: eatreal.org. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsor: Masa: visit MASAchips.com/MOODY and use code MOODY for 25% off your first order. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 347. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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