#276: MENTAL FITNESS | Eureka! The gut and brain are connected

On The Verge with Cara Bradley

The new science of the gut-brain connection is the hottest topic in the surging mental wellness movement. In this episode I talk with one of the the pioneering researchers bringing gut-brain science into the mainstream. Dr. Shawn Talbott has spent his career understanding Nutritional Psychology – the relationship between our dietary and nutrient intake patterns, and our mood, behavior, and mental health.

We dive into protocols to increase mental and physical performance by tending to gut health and more.

Dr. Shawn Talbott is fascinated by the links between diet, biochemistry and psychology: the idea that what we eat changes the biochemistry of our bodies, and influences how we think, feel and behave. The “gut-brain axis” is what Doc Talbott refers to as, “The missing piece of the puzzle,” for optimizing mood, energy, focus and overall wellbeing. “Understanding the connection between our microbiome and our brain is fundamentally changing how we think about human performance, both physically and mentally.”

For more on Dr. Shawn Talbott – https://bestfutureyou.com