Digestive diseases are affecting tens of millions of people everyday. So often gut issues are being misdiagnosed and ineffectively handled due to poor diet, misinformation, and general confusion. In this episode, the Gut Health MD, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or Dr. B for short) breaks down what is really going on with the microbiome and what we can do to stop damaging it and start supporting it. He drops some shocking facts about microbes and even how your past trauma and unresolved emotional scars can impact the health of your gut. Dr. Bulsiewicz is well researched and an actively practicing physician that wants to simplify how you can improve your overall health by understanding your unique ecosystem and making better food choices to change your microbiome as early as tomorrow. [Original air date: April 8, 2021]. Order the new book from Dr. Bulsiewicz: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=fiber+fueled&qid=1588281371&sr=8-2 SHOW NOTES: Microbiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz explains the microbiome and relevance to biodiversity [2:38] Ecosystems | An explanation of ecosystems within our gut and danger of instability [6:15] Biodiversity | Rebuilding biodiversity after terrible diets and inauthentic lifestyles [8:42] Fiber | Dr. Bulsiewicz discusses how critical fiber and different types for gut microbes [10:02] Digesting Fiber | Dr Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is broken down and building tolerance [14:00] Rebuilding Microbiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares ways to reintroduce microbes to the body [20:29] Microbial Intake | Starving microbes with lack of fiber and not needing more probiotics [23:40] Gut Rehab | Dr Bulsiewicz explains introducing plants low and slow is good at the right time for complex gut issues [26:02] Diagnosing Tools | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares 3 most powerful tools for diagnosing patients [28:28] Food Sensitivity | Dr. Bulsiewicz breaks down 3 common causes that are reversible [29:11] Constipation | Signs of constipation that may shock you [29:19] Celiac Disease | Blood tests are often wrong and it's more common than you think [31:24] Gallbladder | Another common cause that may be waking you in the middle of night [31:47] Dietary Fiber | Dr. Bulsiewicz talks about supplemental fiber and having extra support [32:33] Saturated Fats | Dr. Bulsiewicz’s concerns of the effects these fats have on microbiome [34:55] Dietary Impact | The impact plant-based vs. animal-based diets have on microbes [38:04] Shared Microbiome | The benefit of shared microbiomes with pets and others [40:53] Unresolved Trauma | Impact trauma and abuse has on the microbiome can’t be ignored [41:30] FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial.  LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Feeling stuck? Check out Billion Dollar Habits and unlock the mindset strategies that helped me achieve all my goals. This community will show you how to gain clarity and build discipline so you can become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices