Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan

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Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while challenging common misconceptions about reflux, probiotics, and more. Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. She’s the founder of Gutbliss and host of the Gutbliss Podcast, where she shares expert insights on digestive health and the microbiome. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/improve-gut-health-dr-robynne-chutkan Partner Deals Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Robynne: Gutbliss | Podcast | Gut Club Books: The Microbiome Solution | Gutbliss | The Anti-Viral Gut | The Bloat Cure Episode #13: Mama Jama Poos: Why you Need Them & How To Get Them Books Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The Essential Book of Fermentation by Jeff Cox Research The Human Genome Project American Gut Project Testing Jona Gut Microbiome Test Tiny Health Adult Gut Test Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:49) Why Gut Health Is a Critical Part of Our Health (04:26) The Role of the Gut (07:11) The Gut–Immune Connection (10:15) Balancing Sanitation With Kids (14:20) Ways to Assess Your Gut Health (22:23) What the Research Worldwide Says About the Gut (28:15) Gut Health Testing (30:49) Foods That Are Good for Your Gut (35:42) Prebiotics and Probiotics (42:32) How Important Is Your Water Intake? (43:32) The Impact of Animal Protein (44:58) The Negative Effects of Artificial Sweeteners and "Zero" Calorie Drinks (47:30) Is Dairy Good for Your Gut? (49:12) What Healthy Poop Should Look Like (53:24) The Ideal Pooping Position (54:16) Tips to Achieve “Stool Nirvana” (57:06) Good Gas vs. Bad Gas (1:00:05) Aerophagia (Air Swallowing) (1:02:34) Does the Smell of Gas Mean Anything? (1:03:19) Why We Should Care About Gut Health (1:05:17) The Key Takeaway (1:07:24) Where to Find Dr. Chutkan and Her Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	In this episode, we're going to explore what your gut might be trying to tell you,
0:05.9	from reflux or bloating to what your stool says about your health.
0:09.2	We'll also cover how probiotics, fermented vegetables, hydration, fiber, and more actually
0:14.9	impact your digestion, and whether washing your hands or sanitizing too much might be doing
0:20.1	more harm than good.
0:21.6	I'm Chris Hutchins.
0:22.4	If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment or review.
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