Your Microbiome, GLP-1 & Next-Generation Probiotics | Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

About this episode

Gabby Reece interviews Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe about the impact of the microbiome on various bodily systems and health issues.

What if your metabolism, cravings, immune system — even your hormones — are being shaped by your gut? In this episode of The Gabby Reece Show, Gabby sits down with microbiome scientist and Pendulum co-founder Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe to break down the real science behind gut health — beyond the buzzwords. From premature birth and early antibiotic exposure to GLP-1, estrogen, cravings, and perimenopause, this conversation connects the dots between your microbiome and nearly every major system in your body. If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I gaining weight when nothing changed?” “Why am I suddenly sensitive to foods?” “Is this just aging… or something else?” “Are GLP-1 drugs the only option?” This episode will shift how you think about your body. In This Episode, We Cover: Why the microbiome is connected to all 11 organ systems How early antibiotic use may affect long-term metabolic health The truth about GLP-1 — and how your body produces it naturally Why Akkermansia is considered a “keystone strain” Gut health and perimenopause: what’s really happening Estrogen, menopause, and emerging microbiome research Why cravings may not be about willpower How stress, aging, and travel deplete…

People in this episode

Host: Gabby Reece

Guest: Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe

Topics covered

• microbiome
• gut health
• metabolism
• hormones
• GLP-1
• perimenopause
• cravings

Keywords

• microbiome
• gut health
• GLP-1
• metabolic health
• perimenopause
• cravings
• hormones
• antibiotics
• Akkermansia
• fecal microbiome transplants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pendulum

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