#402: Gut Reset: The SECRET Signals for Longevity Revealed | How to Heal Your Microbiome, Banish Bloating, and Build Resilience With Nat Niddam
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Today, I’m kicking off the new year with a back-to-basics deep dive into one of the most pivotal yet overlooked foundations of longevity: gut health. Over the past episodes, we’ve explored everything from gene therapy to advanced tech, but it all comes back to the habits and systems we rely on every single day—and the gut is right at the center of that equation.
In this solo episode, I break down the signs your gut may need attention, explain why symptoms like bloating, gas, and fatigue shouldn’t be normalized, and share the lifestyle shifts that can make the biggest impact. I walk you through the simple steps you can take right away—like cleaning up your nutrition, tweaking meal timing, supporting digestion, and understanding your unique microbiome. Plus, if you’ve struggled to get answers or results, I’ll show you why “what didn’t work” is sometimes the most valuable clue.
If you’re ready to support your body’s resilience, optimize your energy, and lay the groundwork for more advanced longevity strategies, this episode is loaded with practical advice, new perspectives, and everything you need to build healthier routines—starting with your gut.
What I Discuss:
Gut health as the cornerstone of longevity ... 00:00:00
Why disease and wellness begin in the gut ... 00:03:46
Symptoms and signs of gut imbalance ... 00:08:53
Normalizing digestive discomfort ... 00:09:33
Key stressors for gut health: stress, poor food choices ... 00:12:03
How chronic stress disrupts digestion ... 00:12:59
Processed foods, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies ... 00:13:14
The importance of whole foods, healthy fats, and cooked veggies ... 00:14:27
Testing and understanding your own food tolerances ... 00:16:31
Risks of dehydration, overtraining, and PPIs ... 00:19:24
Structure of a healthy gut: digestion, gut barrier, organ support ... 00:23:19
Pre-meal rituals for better digestion ... 00:25:33
Choosing and introducing probiotics and fiber ... 00:37:44
Tracking your food and gut motility ... 00:42:12
Lifestyle habits: exercise, sleep, stress, meal timing ... 00:45:00
Avoiding snacking and late meals ... 00:49:05
Remove offenders, restore with enzymes, replenish with probiotics ... 00:50:12
Bone broth, anti-inflammatory foods, and gut repair ... 00:54:19
Peptides and bioregulators for organ optimization ... 00:57:03
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