This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and ButcherBox.  Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Vincent Pedre to discuss the impact of chronic psychological stress and unresolved childhood trauma on the gut. They also discuss the importance of a diverse microbiome and a diet rich in fiber and fermented foods, what we can learn from modern-day hunter-gatherer tribes, and how to tune into our body’s own intuition. Dr. Vincent Pedre believes the gut is the gateway to wellness and has helped thousands of people around the world resolve their gut-related health issues with his bestselling book, Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain, which features his proprietary “blueprint” for healing the gut, the Gut C.A.R.E. Program. Dr. Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, CEO and founder of Happy Gut Life LLC, has worked as a nutraceutical consultant and spokesperson for NatureMD, and is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with a concierge practice in New York City since 2004. His newest book, The GutSMART Protocol: Revitalize Your Health, Boost Your Energy, and Lose Weight in Just 14 Days with Your Personalized Gut-Healing Plan, is the culmination of years of research and clinical experience as a functional gut health expert. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Pedre dive into: -The top factors contributing to poor gut health (1:37) -The impact of psychological stress on gut health (12:44)  -The top drivers of pervasive stress in today’s world (16:27) -How the pandemic affected Dr. Pedre’s patients’ gut health (23:29) -Lifestyle strategies to support a healthy gut (32:38) -First steps for noticeably improving gut health (46:22) -Letting go of old narratives (53:45) -Energetic tools for restoring gut health (1:06:43) -Resources for unpacking childhood trauma (1:09:09) -A personalized approach to gut health (1:13:08) -Depression, fermented foods, and gut microbiome diversity (1:17:26) -What we can learn from modern-day hunter-gatherers (1:20:56) Also mentioned in this episode: -https://www.gutsmartprotocol.com -https://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/gift  For more on Dr. Vincent Pedre, follow him on Instagram @drpedre or through his website, https://www.pedremd.com. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to butcherbox.com/dhru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.