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.\xa0Order the new book from Dr. Bulsiewicz: https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome-ebook/dp/B07ZY7J2XW/ref\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nMicrobiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz explains the microbiome and relevance to biodiversity [2:38]\nEcosystems | An explanation of ecosystems within our gut and danger of instability [6:15]\nBiodiversity | Rebuilding biodiversity after terrible diets and inauthentic lifestyles [8:42]\nFiber | Dr. Bulsiewicz discusses how critical fiber and different types for gut microbes [10:02]\nDigesting Fiber | Dr Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is broken down and building tolerance [14:00]\nRebuilding Microbiome | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares ways to reintroduce microbes to the body [20:29]\nMicrobial Intake | Starving microbes with lack of fiber and not needing more probiotics [23:40]\nGut Rehab | Dr Bulsiewicz explains introducing plants low and slow is good at the right time for complex gut issues [26:02]\nDiagnosing Tools | Dr. Bulsiewicz shares 3 most powerful tools for diagnosing patients [28:28]\nFood Sensitivity | Dr. Bulsiewicz breaks down 3 common causes that are reversible [29:11]\nConstipation | Signs of constipation that may shock you [29:19]\nCeliac Disease | Blood tests are often wrong and it's more common than you think [31:24]\nGallbladder | Another common cause that may be waking you in the middle of night [31:47]\nDietary Fiber | Dr. Bulsiewicz talks about supplemental fiber and having extra support [32:33]\nSaturated Fats | Dr. Bulsiewicz\u2019s concerns of the effects these fats have on microbiome\xa0[34:55]\nDietary Impact | The impact plant-based vs. animal-based diets have on microbes [38:04]\nShared Microbiome | The benefit of shared microbiomes with pets and others [40:53]\nUnresolved Trauma | Impact trauma and abuse has on the microbiome can\u2019t be ignored [41:30]\xa0\n\nCheck out our Sponsors\nButcher Box: New members can get a free Essentials Bundle in their first box. That\u2019s 3 lbs of chicken breast, 2 lbs of pork chops and 2 lbs of ground beef all for FREE in your first box by going to ButcherBox.com/impact.\nAlto: Download the Alto app today and add code IMPACTTHEORY to receive $30 toward your first Alto ride anytime this month. https://www.ridealto.com\nInsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheory\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices