Psychobiotics

About this episode

The episode explores the connections between gut health and mental wellbeing, highlighting the influence of gut bacteria on mood and memory.

Join Captain Michelle Huntington and Guy 'The Clown' Newman as they dive into the mind-blowing world of gut health and mental wellbeing. After discovering "The Psychobiotic Revolution" by Scott Anderson with Dr John Cryan and Dr Ted Dinan, Guy can't contain his excitement about the fascinating connections between what we eat and how we feel. Through hilarious personal stories about dairy disasters, gluten mishaps, and ice cream adventures, our hosts make the cutting-edge science of the gut-brain connection both entertaining and accessible. They explore how our trillions of gut bacteria influence everything from our moods to our memory, and why comfort eating might actually be our microbiota calling the shots. Whether you're curious about the science behind your food cravings or wondering why chocolate makes you feel better, this episode of Captain and the Clown serves up serious science with a side of laughter. The duo shares their own experiences with fasting, food intolerances, and the quest for mental clarity, while unpacking how this revolutionary research could change our approach to mental health. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Huntington, Guy Newman

Topics covered

• gut health
• mental wellbeing
• psychobiotics
• gut-brain connection
• food and mood

Keywords

• psychobiotics
• gut health
• mental health
• food cravings
• microbiota
• comfort eating
• fasting
• food intolerances

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