The Mind-Gut Conversation Podcast

One of the most intriguing scientific questions in the field of microbiome science is the question of how the trillions of microbes living in our gut communicate with our brain, and what influence this communication has on our mind and our our health. Dr. Elaine Hsiao, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA is an internationally recognized authority...

Even though many similarities in biological brain mechanisms have been identified between individuals with substance abuse and uncontrollable craving for food, the term “food addiction” has remained a controversial term. However, based on questionnaire assessment, at least 20% of obese patients suffer from food addiction, with the percentage going much higher with increasing BMI. Dr. Ifland is a l...

Is pot good for us? There are few medicinal plants that have stirred up as much excitement and expectations than cannabis.  After decades of demonizing cannabis products as a threat to our mental health and as a dangerous drug, its legalization in Canada and in several US states has made it a target of intense scientific research and has promoted its widespread use for a variety of chronic me...

There are many ways one can look at the benefit of a particular diet, and most of these perspectives are based on what is good for the consumer.  But when it comes to the aspect of plant based diets and compassion towards animals, there are few individuals who can match Gene Baur’s authority and track record, and it is for that reason that Gene has been called the “conscience of the food move...

While modern agriculture produces unprecedented amount of food to feed a growing world population, its practices come with a considerable collateral damage on the environment, on soil health, and on the welfare of farm animals. Of the growing number of entrepreneurs who have successfully embarked on creating an alternative to the prevalent agribusiness model, Paul Grieve, co-founder and CEO of Pas...

The link between Alzheimer’s disease and diet has been investigated and discussed for decades, a new book by Dr. Martha Morris, Director of the MIND Center for Brain Health at Rush University uniquely reviews the science and presents this topic to the lay public together with practical information about a diet to counteract and treat cognitive decline in her new book: Diet for the MIND, the latest...

There is a growing awareness that a largely plant based diet has significant health benefits not only for us, but also for the planet.  Few health experts are more qualified to talk about the topic of such healthy diets than Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing,...

Crystal is a Former National Level Speed Skater, multiple sclerosis patient advocate and now public speaker and Executive Director of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation, a charity she co-founded in 2010 to accelerate innovative technologies and non pharmaceutical approaches for neurological disorders. Crystal's leadership consulting and nutrition background has given her opportunities to work...

Even though the topic of diet in health and longevity has been investigated and discussed for decades, a new book by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, and Director of the Program on Longevity and Cancer at the Molecular Oncology Institute in Milan, Italy discusses & adds a new dimension to this discussion, the role of time restricte...

There are few topics that are more popular as well as more controversial than the topic of a healthy diet. Over the last few years, this discussion has increasingly included the role of the gut microbiome as a mediator between what we eat, the health of the gut microbiome and our overall health. There is nobody more qualified to talk about the interactions between diet and our gut microbiota as Pr...

Join Dr. Mayer in this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation featuring Dr. Elena Verdu. Dr. Verdu is one of the leading international authorities on the topic of gluten-related disorders who studies host-microbial and dietary interactions in the context of celiac disease and gluten insensitivity. She has been working on the preclinical development of several adjuvant therapies to a gluten-free diet...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Mind Gut Conversation. I had the pleasure to talk to Dr. Steven Tan, UCLA-trained Internist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert, Start up Entrepreneur and Force behind the new app:   Eat. Selectivor.com   View the video format of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/pXXOmTuZKps Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer 

Join Dr. Mayer & Dr. Gilbert on a fascinating discussion regarding various topics pertaining to Dr. Gilbert & Dr. Knight's new book "Dirt is Good".  Topics include:  1. How important microbes are for the healthy development of a child's immune system.  2. Should you use antibiotics/probiotics?  3. What kind of diet is best for staying healthy.  4. How important the...

There are few topics in the eternal debates about the optimal diet, and about harmful foods than the topic of gluten sensitivity. There is definitely no shortage of books which have demonized gluten together with any food items that contain it. So it is assuring to listen to an unbiased and informed voice on this topic and there is nobody more suited to give such and advice than Harvard pediatric...

Amongst the voices that advocate a high fat diet, Dr. Ludwig stands out as an objective, Harvard trained endocrinologist who makes a convincing case for the benefits of such a diet. Join Dr. Emeran Mayer as he discusses the book Always Hungry with Dr. Ludwig, best selling author, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health.  ...

There are few individuals who have contributed to the exploration and promotion of the concept of Brain Gut Microbiome Interactions as much as University College Cork professor of psychiatry, Ted Dinan.  Join Dr. Emeran Mayer as he discusses the promise of psychobiotics and other topics related to the microbial conversation with our brains with Dr. Dinan, the co-author of the book Psychobioti...

Listen to a fascinating discussion between Dr. Emeran Mayer & Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier ranging from the future of healthcare to personalized medicine.   Official website: https://www.drpelletier.com  Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/p6ENJmj6q5s Follow Dr. Mayer https://linktr.ee/emayer

Listen to a fascinating discussion between Dr. Emeran Mayer & Dr. David Perlmutter on various topics including the widely popular ketogenic diet & gluten-sensitivity. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/6sKvtN-VJ3g Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer

Tune into Dr. Emeran Mayer and Dr. Robert Lustig in a crucial dialog about the importance of diet, microbiome, and early-life programming in our overall health, emotion, and behavior.   More on Dr. Robert Lustig...  - The Hacking of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-American-Mind-Corporate-Takeover/dp/1101982586  - Official website: http://www.robertlustig.com/ ...

Did you know that when it comes to chronic illnesses, most of healing - up to 80% - occurs outside of the doctor’s office? Join Dr. Emeran Mayer as he discusses How Healing Works with Dr. Wayne Jonas, the Executive Director of Samueli Integrative Health Programs. More on Dr. Wayne Jonas…  - How Healing Works: https://www.amazon.com/How-Healing-Works-Using-Hidden/dp/0399579249/ref=tmm_hrd_swat...

Dr. Dan Siegel: http://www.drdansiegel.com/ "Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human": https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Journey-Heart-Being-Human/dp/039371053X  Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/P9Db9dsBT10 Follow Dr. Mayer: https://linktr.ee/emayer