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 has changed their own clinical practice. A recent research article on pain and the gut microbiome is discussed followed by a question and answer section.  Reference Nociceptor neurones direct goblet cells via a CGRP-RAMP1 axis to drive mucous production and gut barrier protection. Draping Yung et Al; Cell Oct 27 2022; article 1, Vol 185, ISS 22, p 4190-4205 Co-hosts Dr Siobhan McCormack MBChB MRCGP Dip BSLM & Dr Sheena Fraser MBChB MRCGP (2003) Dip BSLM This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, The UK's fastest growing medical speciality. Our only declaration of interest is that we have co-created "the gut microbiome for clinicians", an online course for busy health professionals with over 30 hours of learning available on BSLM.org.uk.