Most replayed moment: Fix Your Gut: Improve Your Mind | Dr Will Bulsiewicz
4/28/202614 min
Today, we’re exploring the brain-gut axis We’ve all heard phrases like “gut instinct” or “trust your gut”. These sayings hint towards a sort of mind in your midriff - and it turns out there is some truth to it. Emerging science reveals that the brain and gut are, in fact, closely connected, constantly exchanging signals through this intricate network of nerves. So, the question is: if they’re so tightly intertwined, can treating one help heal the other? I’m joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to unravel the mystery of this connection - and find out how we can use it to our advantage. 🌱 Try our science-backed and tasty wholefood supplement Daily 30+ Get our brand-new app and Gut Health Test designed by world-leading gut health and nutrition scientists to build healthy eating habits 👉 Join ZOE Follow ZOE on Instagram. 📚Books by our ZOE Scientists The Food For Life Cookbook Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector Ferment by Prof. Tim Spector Free resources from ZOE Eating for Better Brain Health: Your brain-gut blueprint How to eat in 2026 - Discover ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles for long-term health Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks Better Breakfast Guide
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First 90 secondsJonathan Wolf· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to ZOE Recap, where each week we find the best bits from one of our podcast episodes to help you improve your health. We've all heard phrases like gut instinct or trust your gut, and these sayings hint towards a sort of mind in your midriff, and it turns out there's actually some truth to it. Emerging science reveals that the brain and the gut are closely connected, constantly exchanging signals through an intricate network of nerves. So the question is, if they are so tightly intertwined, can treating one help heal the other? I'm joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to unravel the mystery of this connection and find out how we can use it to our advantage.
Will Bulsiewicz· Guest0:45
There is tremendous overlap between digestive health and mood, and we see this represented in a powerful way in this particular condition, irritable bowel syndrome. Because, yes, the criteria are not based upon your mood. The criteria are based upon your gut, based upon your gut symptoms. But the issue is that a huge percentage of these people simultaneously are dealing with mood issues. So it's roughly fifty percent of people that have irritable bowel syndrome that actually can be diagnosed with major depression or generalized anxiety disorder or both.
Jonathan Wolf· Host1:22
Fifty percent of people with IBS can be diagnosed with, like, serious depression or anxiety