OPTIMIZE YOUR MICROBIOME | DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ X Rich Roll Podcast

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A graduate of Georgetown School of Medicine, Dr. B is a lauded gastroenterologist & gut health guru. His NYT bestselling book 'Fiber Fueled' is a must-read primer on all things microbiome and the crucial role it plays in all facets of health. This is a conversation about gut health and it's relationship to everything from cognition to immunity. Enjoy!
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0:00 - Introduction
2:47 - Promoting Your Gut Microbiome During the Pandemic
7:35 - The Relationship Between the Immune System and the Gut Microbiome
14:18 - Dr. B Explains the Gut Microbiome
22:56 - Dr. B's Background
33:49 - How the Gut Microbiome Gets Developed
39:55 - The Importance of Fiber and a Bio-Diverse Plant Diet
56:26 - Inflammation and How It Connects with the Gut Microbiome
1:06:08 - How Does Paleo, Keto, and the Carnivore Diets Affect the Gut
1:22:30 - The Gut-Brain Axis
1:29:36 - Myth Busting the Barriers to Going Plant-Based
1:43:20 - The Environmental Need for Plant Diversity
1:46:27 - Fecal Transplants
1:53:35 - F.G.O.A.L.S.
1:57:46 - Closing Remarks
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[@DP-dr6gi]

Dr B has changed my life! His book Fiber Fueled, is life changing. I followed low carb diets for years and lost 50 lbs. I also developed diverticulitis and had two colon polyps. I have ibs and leaky gut and because of it I couldn’t eat many vegetables and fruits because they ripped up my stomach. His book made me realize I had Fodmap issues. Once I went through that elimination and then reintroduction of these food very slowly, I am now able to eat these plant diverse foods and all of my ibs symptoms are gone!

[@merncat3384]

You're describing me but what do you eat during the elimination process? I feel starved.

[@The-Homecook-0000]

This guy a nut job...I'm down 30 lbs eating low carb..Never felt so good in my life...I have no more inflammation in my body...off all pain meds..I feel great ...

[@staceykersting705]

@@merncat3384 I went with all meat/fish and avocados for just 2 days. My chronic back pain disappeared! I then introduced foods back slowly, one or two at a time. Found the only thing I'm sensitive to is too much sugar, or too much wheat. I have no problem keeping my sugar very low and my wheat low, too. If u do this, go back in slowly with beans and raw cruciferous veggies. I no longer eat 12 cups of coleslaw, but 2-3 cups is fine. We're all different, tho. 2 of my kids won't drink milk. When I think how adulterated commercial milk is, I think that's a good thing!

[@merncat3384]

@@staceykersting705 Thank you so much!!

[@merncat3384]

@@staceykersting705 and it's interesting you say that because there have been days that I will go without wheat, sugar or dairy and I feel much better but if I have any of those 3 things, I don't feel well which sucks because I enjoy a lot of that stuff

[@justme92able]

Rich Roll never interviews randomly mediocre profesionals. All your guests are living Legends.

[@Char-ho1rs]

So true ✅😀

[@JustJulia-qt9nh]

Who else is here after watching Dr. B’s more recent interview with Rich? 🙋‍♀️ Thank you so much to both of these men. I feel like I’m getting control of my health little by little. Almost 1 month WFPB now. It hasn’t been a seamless transition but I’m seeing benefits, particularly in mood and blood pressure and the weight I can never loose is slowly coming off. I think the key is patience and consistency. Edit to add…just finished the podcast and I am legit picking up Fiber Fueled and his new cook book on my way home today!!!!!!!

[@morbuenogroup3092]

My gut tells me this is good stuff! 🌱💪🏽

[@georgeindestructible]

Underrated comment.

[@sidonioferreira1483]

Yeah your comment is the shit.

[@kathrynsloan4694]

I am now eating over 30 plants a week, I am 67 and Healthy I take no medications, I am not diabetic, and My blood pressure is awesome. My Cholesterol is good. I am feeling wonderful. Thank You Rich Roll, and Will B. I love to Listen to Rich Roll Podcasts, and I love to listen to Dr Will with his genuine Enthusiasm. Although I have been a good weight and have always been healthy, the two of you have changed my life. I am aiming to be stay healthy until I am not here anymore. You have opened my eyes to make better choices every day that will add up to a healthy life. Thank you, Rich and Will. I hope you know that you are changing the world.

[@skippydoo3244]

I absolutely *LOVE* when health professionals talking about what you need to do to be healthy are healthy *THEMSELVES!* These guys are *BEAMING!!*

[@adorable3817]

*Me too* 🥰✌

[@coachtracyoleary7593]

So true! Totally agree!

[@AnaGonzalez-sm8jf]

YESSSS

[@steve00alt70]

@@furg some doctors are genetically prone to being overweight or there might be other things going on. Doctors have flaws since they are just like us.

[@carrieweatherholt3210]

I am only 5 minutes in and Amen someone brought up trauma!!!!!!! Trauma impacts so much of our health, thank you for brining this up.

[@davenutterdds534]

After coming close to dying from a burst colon abscess, sepsis, and emergency surgery, all I can say is that I wish that I'd had this information before! My colorectal surgeon is fortunately in tune with this stuff and led me to this. In my humble opinion this is some of the absolutely most important information for any living walking human to learn! Dr. Will's stuff is going to save lives, I have no doubt.

[@marciabernard3820]

I didn't know the colon can burst.. happy you made it.. thanks for posting

[@mariegracebrabandt8028]

This was fantastic. I'm on a health journey, MS 22 years, dysbiosis in the past, vegan almost 3 years. Marked improvements! I notice that when I stick with a variety of whole foods I feel the best. Processed vegan foods and recreating old comfort foods don't really work for me. Thank you both for a fantastic podcast. I wish I could get my family on board. But I also know they have to have there oen journey and I will continue mine. It's life draining to try and get people to change. So I will just walk the walk. Which by the way I couldn't do 4 years ago. Now I can hike, bike, jog, kayak and live a more fulfilled life. Still have a ways to go but I'm not where I was. Thank you!! Stay safe🥰 blessings

[@TheMiriam333]

I just LOVE you and relate to everything you said! Wish people like us could connect in life and we had people we connect with!

[@floridashawn7317]

Found Rich 6-7 months ago which led me to the Engine 2 Diet book and eventually to a plant based diet. I'm down 30lbs and dropped my cholesterol 70 points back into the normal range. I've ordered Fiber Fueled and can't wait to get even better. Thanks Rich for all the info.

[@BlueHopi144]

Rich is the real deal .....fantastic podcasts with fantastic specialists .

[@savethechildren-teachcooki5149]

Check out Rich’s book Finding Ultra. There are sections that will make you cry.

[@sharonrose2751]

I’ve been whole foods, low fat vegan for 3.5 months but I’m gaining about a pound a month on it. So still trying to find the right way. I’ve just started taking some probiotics that are supposed to reduce appetite (lactobacillus rhamnosus and l. Gasseri.) Also I’m reducing flour products and eliminating oil and nuts (although with a low fat plan, I wasn’t eating that much of those anyway.)

[@katnazms8]

@@sharonrose2751 Have you eliminated ALL sugars, oils and salt from diet ?

[@tester3x]

@@sharonrose2751 KETO!!! Screw that vegan plant shhhhh it. You are on omnivore.

[@PlantBasedDads]

Hi Rich, this is Joey from Plant Based Dads KZbin show. I listen to you every week and this was by far one of my favorite podcasts that you have done in all the years. I actually listened to it on my iPhone while running like I always do, but wanted to leave a comment here and tell you how captivating Dr Will was on the show. I have heard your guests talk about this issue before, so I am very familiar with everything you have taught us with your many past guest, but this interview was above all of that. So amazing. Thanks for continuing to educate us.

[@Daringtobemyself]

Love Plant Based Dads ❤️

[@ktallblonde13]

Hello? He just showed on "instagram" he got the Covid-19 vaccine? How inline with health is that??

[@juliejoseph2201]

We ❤️them and you, plant based Dads!

[@PlantBasedDads]

@@juliejoseph2201 Awww! Thanks so much.

[@PlantBasedDads]

@@Daringtobemyself Aww thanks so much!!

[@vw5760]

WOW, WOW & WOW.... 1) Every person who wants optimum health should listen. Food is medicine & the gut is the gateway. 2) Dr B is not only articulate but has wisdom beyond his years in describing how we can benefit from a balanced microbiome. He's brilliant & humble in sharing his knowledge of how we can achieve it from infancy to adults. 3) Rich Roll is the most diverse interviewer, thought provoking & best listener(gives his guests plenty of time to answer his well thought out questions.... uninterrupted....refreshing!) Thanks for another enlightening & life changing segment!

[@asteriagency9683]

As a permaculture farmsteader, the concept of BIODIVERSITY in our microbiome is just so beautiful♥ As above, so below, as within, so without. In every aspect of our lives, the more diversity, the more resilient, energetic, intelligent and compassionate we are! Like the Gaia Principle!! We're all part of one organism!

[@TheMiriam333]

Aaaaaaaaahhhh!!! You GET IT!!!! Can we start a group?! 💕

[@monikakress3867]

Gotta love a doc who wears his Nirvana t-shirt to work!

[@rangererock5567]

I was wondering if it said Nirvana so I came to the comments 😄

[@billybynes7235]

99

[@tuesdayskittens]

This Doc is the kind of medical professional our world needs ❤️

[@karlhungus5554]

Timestamps copied from the above description: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:47 - Promoting Your Gut Microbiome During the Pandemic 0:07:35 - The Relationship Between the Immune System and the Gut Microbiome 0:14:18 - Dr. B Explains the Gut Microbiome 0:22:56 - Dr. B's Background 0:33:49 - How the Gut Microbiome Gets Developed 0:39:55 - The Importance of Fiber and a Bio-Diverse Plant Diet 0:56:26 - Inflammation and How It Connects with the Gut Microbiome 1:06:08 - How Does Paleo, Keto, and the Carnivore Diets Affect the Gut 1:22:30 - The Gut-Brain Access 1:29:36 - Myth Busting the Barriers to Going Plant-Based 1:43:20 - The Environmental Need for Plant Diversity 1:46:27 - Fecal Transplants 1:53:35 - F.G.O.A.L.S. 1:57:46 - Closing Remarks

[@gelbsucht947]

Thanks for the above.

[@myench]

And you can scroll your mouse over the video time line and it describes the topic! Way cool and efficient.

[@healcptsd6467]

🙏

[@stelakem]

We appreciate you 😂

[@ranabadri4776]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@ideoformsun5806]

The things we call weeds are the food and medicinal plants that our ancestors brought here and planted everywhere they existed. The main reason we only plant and eat certain plants is for groceries. For harvesting, transportation, handling, storage, and display. Foraging is a really good way to get more plants in your diet.

[@peterheyes8552]

Well said. I am learning about foraging right now

[@declanedge5355]

Bought the book and so easy to follow. I've crohns and have been on whole plant based diet for 14 months. It's an ongoing project but I've been med free. This book gave me such a shot in the arm to keep to my healing journey. So jealous of people who have access to such quality doctors. Ireland it's all drugs drugs drugs. No easy journey. Would implore anyone to view more podcasts on Dr B. If anyone has further details on WFPB diets combating IBD I would be most grateful. Big shout to Mr Roll and Dr B on a great discussion. Means the world to many people who are fighting for their health and indeed, their lives even.

[@BethShearon]

Smoothie Shred, if you haven't seen it already, not specifically for IBD but people are healing all sorts of things in there, search in the group

[@michellebackus2515]

I too have crohn's - Dr. Greger advises no yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) - it's the commercial yeast found in almost EVERYTHING!!! my last colonoscopy was neg for CD. I'll see what happens with next one. Humira fail. good health to you. nutritionfacts.org/video/does-nutritional-yeast-trigger-crohns-disease/. keep up the great work with Dr. B! I've been plant based for about 8 years.

[@declanedge5355]

@@BethShearon appreciate it Beth. Will check it out

[@declanedge5355]

@@michellebackus2515 cheers Michelle I will add that to the list. Vy best to you too

[@declanedge5355]

@@Jay...777 many thanks Peter and I will research each of your points. Appreciate you taking the time to write to me. Best wishes and good health

[@janine9871]

Bought this book immediately after listening to this podcast. This was perfect for me. I listed on Monday and then started eating as many different vegetables and after 2 days I already feel amazing. The diversity makes a difference! I can’t wait to keep feeling the changes

[@MCroppered]

He uncovered that vegetables are good for you, did he?

[@therealfinnaspring8585]

@@MCroppered he showed how important variety of plants are and its a vast improvement over just eating the same 7 plants all the time. Diversity is something i know most Americans Don't incorporate in their diet including me. Don't be snotty.

[@andyd.3701]

Is it easy to listen to the audio version of the book, or does it contain rather technical plans or instructions or figures so that it should be bought as a print version?

[@lloydchristmas4547]

I've just purchased the book too, and will also pick up the audio.

[@ube4856]

@@therealfinnaspring8585 Have you stuck with the plant diversity? How's it been?

[@charlesmartin7347]

OMG this Doctor gets me 100% . We are two brothers different mother's and father's . I felt that way all of my 56 year's until I went plant based and now at 56 year's old I lift heavy weights everyday no off days and I'm losing weight super fast you wouldn't believe unless you saw the before and after pictures. Blessings and more blessings to you both and your family

[@2lee885]

His skin is telling me all I need to know about his gut microbiome 😯 I adopted a WFPB lifestyle from the beginning of the year and flu and headaches are nothing but a memory. I used to be sick almost every week and I got tired of it and made a significant change. My energy levels are always on point and I'm always looking forward to my fueling times coz I now eat delicious nutrient dense foods that are filling. I'm not looking back. Thanks Rich and Dr. B, you're both awesome! 🙂🌱

[@denisea.9033]

Yes! I also thought his skin positively affects his credibility.

[@iwnunn7999]

He does have great skin

[@science-y9209]

I don't know but rich roll is a lil chiseled. ..is he not??

[@courtneywhite8470]

I'm sorry, but what is WFPB an acronym for???

[@2lee885]

@@courtneywhite8470 Hi therefore, Whole food plant-based.

[@ivanak7149]

This is one of the best podcasts Rich has ever done.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

Indeed

[@pillblooms]

He refers to studies that were not well done. Example, the red meat /processed meat reference was a questionnaire and there were no other qualifiers. Smokers, hot dog eaters vs grass fed beef , etc etc.

[@chavez885]

@@pillblooms He's an anti-meat-eater? DOWN WITH HIM! Is that all you got out of this podcast? lol

[@alexcatchpole]

100% agree. Simply the best!

[@ddejager7717]

Fantastic guest fantastic programme - thank you💚🌱💚🥬💚🥕

[@heatherbaugh80]

The best KZbin podcast I’ve ever listened to. As someone who did a swing through paleo>keto> then carnivore after breaking my back, damaging my shoulder and having ruptured appendix I now think I know why I ended up with lung cancer ( I’m a non smoker) 24 months later. I’m fine now 6 months post lung surgery and have gone full circle to vegan. Thank you Rich Roll.

[@divalivingston1664]

What a rough journey you have been through. Blessings to your continuing health and thanks for posting here.

[@jrmetmoi]

Lung surgery ??🫁 😳

[@mapetahuma1204]

OMG I was Dr. Will at some point and living on Redbull and gym with no change...I experimented with being plant based after deducing that I haven’t tried being vegetarian/vegan and my life started to change within the first week! This is why I recommend these podcasts, you learn and relate and confirm that I am in the right direction mentally and spiritually

[@LaurenVacula]

they are so good in so many ways! congrats on the health change- that is awesome 💙

[@silglo]

Where are the podcasts of Dr B?

[@dinomiles7999]

Eyes mind heart and soul wide open no fear

[@sarahdavis7646]

I have carried so much guilt about needing an emergency C-section and then finding out I couldn't produce enough milk after weeks of lactation consultants and pumping round the clock. When he said it's ok and they will have a good immune system it was like a weight was lifted. He's a little over a year now and healthy, I feed him a variety of veggies, legumes and nut butters, some meat but not too much, still working on fruits lol. Thank you for this podcast, I didn't expect to get emotional from it ☺️

[@findmesomewhereoverthere]

My mother was a smoker, didnt breast feed me and Ive struggled so much with health issues. Specifically GI. I have been trying everything to get well and its so hard even with my strong willpower. 😭

[@happinessispresent]

In the Bible people lived on plant based diets and lived for 900 years. I lost 50 lbs in three months on plant based diet…. Thank you for saving my life!!!

[@Healthyimmunedoc]

As an infectious disease physician, I agree a diversity of whole food plants are key to health not only because of fiber but because Whole Foods comes with critical polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, complex carbs, protein and healthy fats to combat inflammation. Specifically for COVID the acute inflammation is vascular and concentrated in the vascular system due to blood clots and thus causing respiratory inflammation amongst other tissues. The critical nutrients that have immediate anti inflammatory vascular effects are polyphenols, vitamins and minerals which are found in whole plant foods that can reduce blood clots and calm vascular inflammation. Unfortunately, The problem with chasing fiber is that the food industry is now making highly processed “health” foods with specific ultra-processed fibers that are devoid of the healthy natural combination of anti-inflammatory nutrients that are in real food. We talk to our body’s immune system via inputs and outputs. The greatest inputs are in the air we breath, the things we swallow and the stuff that contacts our skin.

[@susanyoder8831]

Rare to find such humility in a giant in medicine. Every middle school science teacher should add this to the curriculum as that seems to be when the biota seem to fall of the gut biome wagon. Thank you, Rich and Dr B!

[@ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

I am a 65 year old WFPB vegan. I tested positive for covid 2 months ago. I quarantined for 10 days with absolutely no symptoms. Not sure if there is a connection between my eating choices and lack of symptoms. Since then I've had both vaccine shots. Doing well. I have noticed over the years laughter has bolstered my immune system too. At one point I felt no sickness for 6 years. Presently I have been sickness free for about 18 months. Not bad but hoping that will continue.

[@interesante80]

Why would take a vaccine that could cause harm when your body is already telling you that your immune system is strong. We don't even know the long term effects of mRNA.

[@mikemasail823]

What is so incredible about Dr B is that there is none of " Well I think, or it might happen ETC" He always goes to the Science and that among other things makes him so credible.

[@porkyo123]

Confusing once again. You have another group of people that say fiber is useless and might harm you lol

[@mikemasail823]

@@porkyo123 There are opinions and there is Science.

[@madwoof3932]

Blue Zones is anecdotal,. So no science there. Claiming Hadza (hunter gatherers) are plant eaters (observational) is to ignore the insects, carrion, eggs etc they must eat. The part on TMAO's was based on one 2014 study where the subjects only ate meat or only ate plants, kind of limited. How many were elderly or smokers? What kind of meat? Other experts have condemned beans due to the lectins which are very toxic if not heavily soaked and cooked. Finally the vegan ideology comes out with the concern about animal rights. While right, it has nothing to do with what to eat. It becomes political.

[@clairesmithe]

@@madwoof3932 You could say the same thing about animals. Rattle sneaks for example have toxins.

[@mathiasandersson2195]

Well thoose people are very few and certainly outliers. The vast majority of actual experts,and every single authority organization on dietary matters agree that we should eat more fiber. To say it's confusing because some fringe outlier quack says one thing, when 99% of all official organizations and actual experts says another, is like saying it's confusing to know if the earth is flat or not because some flat earther told you it is.

[@gesund_mit_chris_IG]

Rich, PLEASE bring together Dr. B and Zach Bush!!!💪🌞❤

[@tanyadixon6982]

Gesund mit Chris YES!!! That would be AMAZING!!! Two of my favourite doctors! ❤️

[@mariepearce7171]

I concur! Surely those two minds could achieve anything!

[@JohnMoseley]

Tonight, without meaning to, I had one of those dinners that makes you tingle, like better than drugs. It was raw broccoli, celeriac (crunch!) and cucumber, a veggie chilli made with kidney beans, pea-based meat substitute, tomato paste and seasonings, pearled spelt and pearl barley, and black bean purée on a wholemeal pitta.

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you Dr B and Rich Roll for taking the time to share this message. Also thank you to all of the people behind the scenes that work hard to put these amazing podcasts together for all of us to learn new things. 🇨🇦❤️🙏

[@msyager]

Best quote: "This book is written in a way that is very digestible." Lol.

[@stephaniecolbert6534]

W

[@bsmpson]

Name of his book?

[@bsmpson]

The book is.......

[@karlhungus5554]

@@bsmpson Fiber Fueled: www.amzn.com/059308456X

[@raytry69]

With lot of fibers, I suppose. :D

[@incifisenk9945]

❤️💚🌱🕊As a WFPB clinical microbiologist MD, I salute you both with my deepest respect. Thank you for this amazing interview 🕊🌱💚❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@zayasnav3201]

These were the most beneficial two hours that I have spent in years thank you I am going right now to buy the book and to the market to begin my journey to heal my laundry list of issues! You both rock!!! Thank you!!!

[@deannajay1680]

Thank you for interviewing Dr B, Dr Greger and other doctors who promote eating a whole food plant based diet to improve our gut health, prevent diseases, improve our sleep and mood. Question: Have you considered interviewing Jane Goodall? She is an inspirational women and I think you’d do an amazing job interviewing her.

[@lorihowell1032]

My sister-in-law has a number of autoimmune diseases including Hashimoto's and lupus. She also has Barret's esophagus and chronic constipation. She has been following the paleo diet for 8 years. What blows me away is that, according to her own words, her gastroenterologist never discusses diet with her. She thinks I'm nuts for following a vegan, whole food plant based lifestyle.

[@allanapinkerton]

Isn’t it just so sad. Not one doctor ever discussed diet with me either. When my son was diagnosed with spondylitis and I asked about diet, the rheumatologist said he doesn’t know much about nutrition. They don’t learn that in medical school. He subscribed Embrel and Methotrexate instead. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@s.w.caldwell6833]

Allana Pinkerton tv

[@lorihowell1032]

@@allanapinkerton Hi Allana. I'm amazed that the Dr. admitted his ignorance in the area of nutrition. It boggles the mind how they can't seem to understand the critical importance of diet.

[@allanapinkerton]

S. W. Caldwell I’m not sure I understand your comment.... “tv”.

[@annettemarinkovic6844]

One of the most important podcasts ever! Thank you again, RR.

[@sandragarcao4964]

Thank you for this. So educational and it's really helped me in my journey towards veganism. I accidentally started watching these videos on the benefits of a plant based diet and suddenly stopped eating meat/fish/dairy. Lots 4 pounds in less than a week but feel quite energetic and have been sleeping better. I've weaned off thyroxine a year ago because it was making me ill and no matter how much I reduced food consumption, I was still putting on an obscene amount of weight. I worry about my thyroid but am resolute on completely reversing my thyroid problem, hypertension, acne, arthritis, insomnia and cognitive impairment (if that's what it's called). It's been a week and I feel like I've taken a magic pill. I'm not a vegan and never started out to become one but boy! 8 day vegan by accident has made me feel brand new. Thank you.

[@dwylhq874]

Great episode. Broccoli sprouts. 🌱

[@kateconkey5834]

Dr. B speaks in a way that penetrated my grass-fed, wild game, meat eating soul. I definitely did not want to let this point of view in, again. As many of us have played in Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw Food-GlutenFree-GlutenFree but better-Keto (Carnivore, never spoken to me, personally),I had found complete joy in the mostly Keto-Organic sandbox. I thought I had reached diet Nirvana...then enter Dr. B's voice on The Rich Roll Podcast.

[@jessebignell5147]

My experience crossing over to full plant based involved a twelve day fast first. After the fast I only ate plant based, the transition was seamless and almost instinctive. No side effects, cravings, gas etc etc. Just well being. :) Thanks for another good one Rich!

[@JustJulia-qt9nh]

This honestly seems like a really good idea. Starve all the bacteria then feed the one’s you want to flurish. I wonder if there’s scientific literature on your approach? 🤔 Glad it worked for you! I’m almost to 1 month and still get a lot of gas, headaches and the occasional brain fog. That said, my blood pressure went from boarder line hypertension to totally normal and my mood is amazing! I feel so much better mentally and I’m loosing about a pound a week so it’s definitely going in the right direction.

[@hectorbaghdasarian]

When 2 hours feel like 20 minutes, you know that was a killer podcast. ✌

[@lisaferrin362]

Dr. B is a brilliant communicator/ teacher! I love this man!! A real Healer!excellent interview! Dr.B really cares about others.Awesome book too!!

[@Grace8381]

Yes, he really cares 🌸

[@swim610]

Trauma healing...EMDR and brainspotting therapy and hypnosis...all helped me and alot has cleared. No more trauma responses. Also, cut out coffee and realized caffeine was causing anxiety/stress eating.

[@Vscustomprinting]

Remember when people would call you a hippie if you even STARTED talking about this kind of stuff 15 years ago?

[@annetteleggett9854]

Daniel Reynolds I still get called a hippy!

[@Vscustomprinting]

@@annetteleggett9854 le sigh

[@pauladavies2308]

They still do....

[@Vscustomprinting]

@@pauladavies2308 100% more likely to just get refered to as "based" or "woke", now.. only boomers and millenials being ironic would say it (just quantitative observation)

[@soulshine8531]

Ha my sweet mom raised me on this in the 60s and she was in her 40s. She was a “health nut”. I’m so blessed!

[@pagelivingbeautifully8252]

This is the best podcast ever! Thank you Rich for being such a great host. You ask great questions, step out of the way and let your guest talk. This doc is very informative, humble and an amazing teacher! I have been mostly vegan for since I was 12. Really had to battle to defend myself, he explains being vegan so well. Not just for our physical health but the planet. This doc is right on!! Thank you! Such a bad ass podcast!!

[@lisaferrin362]

Dr. B is an epic communicator and teacher!! So down to earth too!

[@CathrinCatherine]

Your past Dr. B episode got me into your podcast and I’ve been listenting to every single episode from that on! Thank you, Roll, for your work! You change the world!

[@naomiroyle9637]

I think I still have my Mother's book on the Hunza. I'm over 70, and she, as a nurse, was way ahead of the times. Grew up on a farm. My favorite foods are "weeds". Horses really need a variety. Their intestine needs a huge variety of plants. I love nettles (springtime greens, summer and fall seeds), and dandelions. Dock, self-heal, cleavers (ornery little plants), clovers, vetch, purslane, etc. Adding these helps us find that diversity. Plus many others. Thanks for a really healthy conversation. Dr. Zach Bush is the guy who started me on regenerative ag path learning about tight junctions which are destroyed by glyphosate (roundup). Listening to him is my favorite way to spend my time. These 2 guys could blow up a conversation.

[@mariabyrne1954]

I hope this guy has updated his knowledge on population growth. It's falling all over the world

[@kiesnutrition2809]

This is such a great interview. Dr. B is such a captivating speaker, the time just flew by. Thank you so much Rich and Dr. B for the incredible value that you add to our lives. ❤️❤️

[@plantbasedethos5726]

The problem for most vegans can be all the processed foods that are on the market today, many are turning into these products instead of whole foods. And that´s the reason even so many vegans have health issues and many can give up on the lifestyle because it has never been done properly

[@lelaanderson7453]

I’d bought your book from another podcast. Really having a hard time with being hospitalized twice in 6 months bleeding, patched up gut, building another unit onto my home, taking Contractor’s to court, auto accident, loosing my job and realizing that I wasn’t as young as I thought. I’m in my second year of dealing with living with the complications of trauma, stress, anxiety, leaky gut and AGE! So listening to you today awakened my memory. I ran to my nightstand, brought it to the type of the file. It’s now my # one book to read. Thanks for your good work.

[@mmklassen]

I had been hoping to find Dr. B on your podcast and today I was satisfied! So excited. I’ve already read the book and found it so valuable.

[@mairzeedotes5484]

I have watched this twice since it came out, and I got more from it the second time. If I could give this more thumbs up , I would give it a ten star rating!! Bravo!

[@___olympia6233]

This podcast blew it out the park. Rich Roll and our amazing plant forward Doctors did it again

[@johnoliver6213]

Rich, It is a huge blessing to have found your podcast. Thank you for what you do brother!!

[@carolyn4407]

Brilliant! Already had the book and have seen/heard many podcasts with Dr. B, but this one is my favourite. Didn't want it to end and already looking forward to Part 2

[@cammieklund]

I'd like to see a friendly discussion between Dr Will B and Dr Saladino!😄 Omg, they have so insanely different opinions on fiber, microbiome and sulforaphane!!😮

[@rvvaidya]

its easy, salad should eat more salads like his name says

[@Snagrit]

The main difference is that Dr Saladino is a psychiatrist, not a trained internist, whilst Dr Will is an internist AND a specialist in what he is talking about (gut health). The Carnivore guys are extremely fringe in the medical community. There is NO Evidence to back up their claims and their OWN LAB WORK shows the dangers of eating the way they do (when they released their labs which showed incredibly high HbA1C and LDL they actually tried to claim that these wern't actually bad things, rather than rethinking their dietary choices).

[@cammieklund]

@@Snagrit Yes, I know! They do reach out to many people though and I was fooled by how scientific he sounded in his book for instance. Needless to say, I got extremely constipated and sick on that diet.😞

[@lululove6175]

So many good debates with Dr. Will and people like Judy Cho, Sally Norton, “Dr.” Baker, Steak and butter Gal. I have a horrible problem with constipation due to a rare spinal disease that had nothing to do with diet . Ate healthy all my life as in no processed, runner, cyclist until this medical condition hit. Tried it all..plants, only meat, nothing working. I don’t know what to eat anymore.

[@cammieklund]

@@lululove6175 I tried it all aswell..but I have come to the conclusion that plants in combination with an already compromised gut has given me a SERIOUS oxalate issue so I have gradually gone carnivore again. Last time I stopped bcs I didn't understand that I was experiencing oxalate dumping. (I have been vegan for ten years and vegetarian for many years.) This time around I know that this will take time but it's not easy to deal with when you have all these symptoms. But I have no choice but to go carnivore bcs my gut can't tolerate any plants anymore. Have you ever considered joining a zoom meeting with Sally? It's awesome!🌺

[@CalmingSoundZZZ]

Wow! Gave me hope for my gi issues. Thank you for this guest.

[@Vegchica22]

Thank you for having him on. I love listening to him. He’s great!

[@beth3011]

I LOVED this conversation...am so happy to have been introduced to Dr.Will...F-GOALS!!!!!

[@kelseysears1968]

Thank you is not enough to express my profound gratitude for your I nformation

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked this video, you may also be interested in knowing the indicators of a healthy gut! They include: colon transit time of 12-24 hours, type 4 stool on the Bristol stool chart, not having diarrhea or constipation, having 1-3 bowel movements per day, and light-dark brown colored stools!

[@darrelgreene7094]

Could listen to Dr. Bulsiewicz for hours. Thanks for the podcast, and I'll look for his book!

[@Muzica16]

He's always a star guest! Never get bored listening to his information

[@aileenbryan9133]

Thank you so much dr will God bless Sr. Ao

[@katiep2676]

Rich just want to say the quality of your podcasts are exceptional. I've learnt so much. Thank you.

[@midlife_minimalist]

Fabulous. I could listen to him for hours and also realize his practice is down the road from where my mom lives. Added the book to my list.

[@FYP8888]

This is absolutely the best interview I've ever seen on the microbiome and why fiber and diversity are so important!!! Thank you Rich!!! Thank you Dr. B!! Mind blowing gorgeous!

[@simongarner5340]

Agreed, it's very good. I'd recommend you check out Dr Tim Spector's work as well.

[@VeryLikeLeigh]

Rich you've had some great guests lately! I loved this interview. I got so much out of it. BTW you are a great interviewer.

[@suekyhn6415]

Love when physicians see the value of what Nutritionists study! One important point, Oral,vaginal and gut microbiota can be regulated by estrogen. Estrogen deficiency in menopause promotes intestinal permeability! This alone can lead to inflammation and a host of problems including autoimmune and metabolic conditions. This is why it is critical to educate these women of microbiota diversity and diet change.

[@cynthiagaudino9272]

Rich, I just LOVE how your interview always just flow. The information is life changing. Bless you .🙏 Thank you and your guests for the information that the general population is not aware of.

[@FiberFairy22]

Dr. B’s pleasantly scientific breakdown of so many concepts is exactly how I wish my Ecology professor would’ve shared technical info! What an awesome interview, both men are so good at what they do!

[@Kamila-cb3ms]

Rich Roll’s podcast is the best out of all of them. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Buying the book. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge 🙏🏻

[@ericdeforest3811]

Awesome info. Thanks, Rich, for having Dr. Bulsiewicz on, for this powerful topic. A lot of clarity and perspective provided.

[@dr.bodomuller7938]

I love this channel/podcast so much. Learnt in half a year accompanied with many books more about health and helped changing my life than in the past 10-20 years. Thank you so much!

[@charlesouimet2042]

symbiosis; we are one, we are nature, not only a part of it!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

So true! Did you know that changing what you eat can change your gut microbiome in just 2 days?

[@keshaskitchen2250]

This is like so informative! Wow my mind is blown. I’ve been going back to meat on and off for a year now. This has totally changed my way of eating to heal my gut, cravings and depression. Great podcast! Thank you so much.

[@JessForJoy]

Omggg this is so good. Thank you for bringing your light to the world Rich! I love all of your content and love you! ✌🏻❤️✨🌱

[@catp.6182]

thanks RR for this amazing information...I listen to every podcast Dr B has out there!...thanks for everything you do for me...the inspiration and education I get from your podcasts is irreplaceable!...love this world we're in together trying to repair...x

[@allanapinkerton]

Very insightful podcast. I have subscribed to a Lectin free diet since 2017 and have benefited greatly. I lost 65 lbs., and no longer suffer with arthritis and fibromyalgia. I can now introduce foods with Lectins with little or no issues. Dr. Gundry has researched for 20 years on thousands of patients so I am not sure why Dr. B is so opposed to his scientific research since he is a scientist, as well. Dr. G, also promotes a diverse plant based diet over eating animal protein and acknowledges the Blue Zones and their diet. I think it’s important for everyone to find the balance that works for them and understand how to cook those foods or prepare them to be less inflammatory in their body. I love Dr. B’s passion and perseverance to help others! Keep up the great work.

[@courtneywhite8470]

Hi, my name is Courtney, and I'd like to ask you a couple of questions? What's lectin, and what's entailed with going lectin free. Also, I have MS, and I'd really like to know if a change of diet could have any effect on it? Thank you ahead of time for your answers!!!

[@kj_H65f]

Dr Gundry is a liar, thats why. He lies about lectins. He claims that beans are a high lectin food but like Dr B said unless you are eating raw beans these zero chance that will affect you negatively. Gundry also says nonsense like "tofu is full of lectins" and instead recommends mushrooms for protein which is absurd. Gundry is a liar and has been exposed as such time and time again. Hes not a researcher, he's a you tube personality that lies for clicks.

[@chandel19g]

Exactly the type of guidance I was looking for at the moment. Awesome podcast. I'm buying the book immediately

[@anandvaidya67]

One of your best shows, Rich. Thank you and Dr Bulsiewicz

[@rachelleo8881]

Another amazing, fascinating and understandable pod from an expert that can potentially help everyone. Love this - thanks Rich

[@lakid9749]

I LOve your podcasts !! Thank you for all the enlightenment and factual information you bring ⭐️ Iam a huge fan!!

[@OswaldDigestiveClinic]

If you liked this video, you may also want to know about some mistakes people may make in trying to fix gut health! They include: adding a probiotic to help with excessive gas and bloating (that's just one piece of the puzzle), eliminating a food for 4 days and expecting it solve the issue (will take at least 2 weeks), and not thinking about root causes!

[@morgansimons6565]

Absolutely incredible, info packed episode! I paused briefly halfway through to purchase Fiber Fueled on Audible. Loved the episode and I can't wait to start the book!

[@Melanie.onFIRE]

Rich, this is MIND BLOWING. This is going to affect my mission in life or greatly add.

[@shellykay9447]

Loved the book!! Healing myself from IBD. 100% vegan, plants for the win! Rich your use of the English language is so beautiful !! Thank you for another wonderful podcast 💖

[@WilliamThePayne]

Fantastic episode. Can't wait to read his book!

[@planetmartay]

Thank you for such quality content! When I was diagnosed with UC about 15 years ago (& was flaring, often) I asked my Dr. (at the time) what I could do to mitigate flaring up. Could I change my diet? He shrugged and said, "meh, you can try, but there's no evidence that doing so will help." Since then, I've gone gluten & dairy free. I'm mostly plant based...when I stopped eating dairy, I noticed the most significant difference. Better gut and I've gotten sick WAY LESS. I rarely take med's, now. It's all about the diet. Unfortunately, so many have a vested, monetary interest in keeping us sick & on meds. To them, I give all the middle fingers!!! 😁

[@planetmartay]

Further, I had another GI doctor, about 5 yrs ago, tell me to eat a low fiber diet. I'm no dr., but I disagreed & never went back to that dr!

[@godfreygrech259]

Have a collection of blogs and interviews if interested. Find Godfrey Grech on KZbin

[@elizabethtorrence6693]

I have looked at this podcast four times every time I get more there is so much to learn thank you Dr B

[@mindy1835]

This was an amazing podcast. I learned a lot. Even though I knew about microbiome and gut and brain connection, etc based on my personal research for the last 10 years, but Dr. B. provided so much more information and put everything into a cohesive and more meaningful perspective for me. Thank you Rich for the podcast.

[@carinaekstrom1]

Thanks for this amazing podcast, I'll recommend it whenever I have a chance.

[@blee309]

What a wonderful interview. Thank you so very, very much!

[@kalomirak6910]

This is what I just needed to listen to about my gut currently! It hit so many points I've been experiencing and needed insight and answeres on. Thank you!

[@suzyq6767]

This really helped. I have both print and audio books. I've listened twice and read twice, but this interview helped solidify several ideas for me. Thanks.

[@TheZGALa]

Great point about the microbiome evolving so quickly and the gut being trainable.

[@katealexandrawhite9466]

Amazing amazing amazing.... the best podcast episode in the history of the world.

[@susanb1394]

FASCINATING interview. This summer I was under a lot of stress and anxiety due to a work related thing. The diarrhea just wouldn’t stop. I have been focusing on prebiotic and probiotic foods and hopefully it helps. Thank you so much for this information!

[@tawneenielsen4080]

A doctor who recognizes the stress caused by trauma to our bodies is enormous and can't be underrated. Holy cow, be even equalizes emotional and verbal abuse is being just as detrimental.

[@lilyleclaire]

another great interview!! fascinating. so much valuable information 👏🏼