Gut Health

From Anti-Vax “Crunchy Mom” to Public-Health Nurse with Lydia Greene

Lydia Greene joins us to discuss why she was susceptible to anti-vax messaging despite having a science background, how and why she developed…

Nov 4 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

1:07:15

Gut Health Testing and Treatment: What's the Deal with Breath Tests and "Herbal Antibiotics"?

Plus: Does this SIBO protocol really lead to weight loss?

Aug 21 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Ozempic and Rare Form of Blindness; Gut Health and “Food Addiction;” and More

Unpacking two new studies and their media coverage. Plus: fun links!

Jul 11 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Ozempic: the Book, Another Fake Anti-Diet, and More

Here's what I've been reading and mulling over this month

Jun 6 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Why You Probably Don’t Have a Leaky Gut, and Other Wellness Misconceptions with Jonathan Jarry

Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the…

Jun 3 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

1:13:07

What Netflix's New Doc Gets Wrong About Gut Health

The film’s claims that gut microbes directly influence weight and disease are more hype than science

May 15 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

20:40

Challenging the Hype About Gut Health and Ultra-Processed Foods with Laura Thomas

The first part of this episode is available to all listeners.

Mar 25 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

and

Laura Thomas, PhD, RNutr

54:41

Bonus: How to Cut Through Gut Hype in Media and Medicine with Timothy Caulfield

In this bonus episode, author and science communicator Timothy Caulfield returns to discuss what to do if your healthcare provider seems to be under the…

Feb 16 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

11:45

Why the Gut-Health Trend Is Mostly Empty Hype with Timothy Caulfield

Author and science communicator Timothy Caulfield joins us to discuss why gut hype has become so widespread, the gulf between the claims and the…

Feb 12 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

56:39

How to Handle an Anxious Gut

9 ways to cope without cutting out food

Feb 7 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

16:01

Does Gut Health Really Matter for Your Mental Health?

A critical look at research on the gut-brain axis, including whether certain gut bacteria are linked to anxiety and depression, whether you should take…

Nov 15, 2023 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

19:48

What You Should Know About Aspartame, SIBO

Q&A: Looking deeper into recent controversy over the artificial sweetener, plus more on gut health (SIBO edition)

Aug 9, 2023 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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