#971: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe – a leading gut microbiome scientist with over 25 years of experience across academia, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. As Co-Founder and CEO of Pendulum, she is a trusted voice in gut microbiome science known for translating complex research into clear, actionable insights. In this episode, Dr. Colleen breaks down the latest science behind gut health and its impact on the body – from bloating and metabolic dysfunction to neurological conditions. She also unpacks the risks of counterfeit supplements, what to look for in high-quality products, and how the gut microbiome influences the body’s natural GLP-1 production to regulate metabolism, reduce cravings, and support overall health.
CHAPTERS
[00:00] Welcome
[00:15] Gut Health Noise
[00:57] Scientist Origin Story
[01:48] How New Is Microbiome
[02:44] Why Everyone Bloats
[03:46] Gut Trouble Signs
[05:20] Where To Start Help
[05:25] Gut As Body Core
[06:53] Atlas Alignment Story
[09:36] Why Guts Get Depleted
[10:52] Build Better Microbiome
[12:30] Worst Gut Habits
[13:05] Antibiotics And Z Paks
[14:10] Preemie Antibiotics Impact
[18:06] Advocating In Hospitals
[19:40] Protocols And Liability
[24:40] Amazon Supplement Fakes
[25:16] Akkermansia Copycats Exposed
[26:44] Buying Supplements Safely
[28:36] GLP 1 Explained Naturally
[30:42] GLP-1 Tolerance Risks
[31:21] Drugs vs Natural Fix
[36:51] Natural GLP-1 Benefits
[38:38] Getting Off GLP-1s
[40:02] Pendulum Protocol Basics
[41:16] Halle Berry Partnership
[44:44] Daughter Gut Recovery
[45:54] 90 Day Microbiome Plan
[51:44] Menopause Microbiome Link
[54:42] Where To Buy Pendulum
[55:29] Final Wrap
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