The gut is considered a second brain by many experts.   According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “‘The brain in your gut’ is revolutionizing medicine’s understanding of the links between digestion, mood, health and even the way you think.”   Gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explores the gut-brain axis on this episode of The Exam Room Live with “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll.   On This Episode - Enteric nervous system (ENS) explained - How the gut and brain communicate - Microbiome influence on mood - IBS and IBD’s disruption of the gut-brain axis - Digestive system, cognition, and memory - Stress and anxiety may cause constipation and bloating - Best foods to heal the gut - And more!   — — OUR FRIENDS — — Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Zoe: https://zoe.com/willb 38 Tera: https://38tera.com Website: https://theplantfedgut.com Fiber Fueled Cookbook: https://amzn.to/34y6GQP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd — — EVENTS — — The Power Foods Revolution 🫐 Where: Washington, DC - The National Press Club Date: March 26, 2024 Time: 7:00pm Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Chuck Carroll, Dustin Harder, Stefanie Ignoffo Tickets: https://bit.ly/PowerFoodsTixDC — — — Dr. Michael Greger Podcast 🎙️ Where: Toronto, Ontario - Enercare Centre Date: March 23, 2024 Time: 7:30pm Who: Dr. Michael Greger, Chuck Carroll Tickets: https://bit.ly/GregerTorontoPodcast — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — - Exclusive early access to select interviews - Pre-sale opportunities for live event tickets - Exclusive live online events VIP sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!