Do you make your gut health a priority? Consultant surgeon Dr James Kinross, who specialises in the gut microbiome, joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share why we urgently need to rethink our relationship with our microbes. Liz and James discuss the different stages and ages of the microbiome, why bugs are not always the enemy, whether we’re staying ‘too clean’, and the importance of eating well when we’re sick. The episode covers the gut-brain axis, cancer and microbes, and takes a look at the sexual microbiome and how it may influence our ability to pick a partner. James also shares his advice on creating a diverse microbiome. Links mentioned in the episode: Follow James Kinross on InstagramVisit James Kinross' websiteOrder Dark Matter by James KinrossPre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.