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Three out of five people will die from chronic inflammatory conditions.
Heart disease. Cancer. Stroke. Diabetes. Inflammation is the invisible thread connecting them all.
You may already know there’s an undeniable connection between chronic lifestyle illness and chronic low-grade inflammation. But what you might not know is where that inflammation begins: the gut. Seventy percent of our immune system resides there. Looking after it is absolutely imperative.
Here to illuminate the path forward is Dr. Will Bulsiewicz—affectionately known as Dr. B—one of the world’s preeminent authorities on gut health, a New York Times bestselling author, and a returning favorite on this podcast (eps. 538, 680). His latest book, Plant Powered Plus, is a guide to ameliorating this silent driver through what we eat, when we eat, and how we live in sync with our circadian rhythms.
The occasion for today’s exchange is January’s focus on getting our health correct as we kick off 2026. While our previous conversations centered on the fundamentals of the microbiome, this episode ventures into new territory—the gut-immune connection as the root determinant of disease.
Dr. B breaks it all down: simple, actionable ways to support your gut, why diversity on your plate matters more than perfection, and how small changes can create outsized impact over time.
“Every three to five days, we install a brand new gut barrier. That is an opportunity.”
- WILL BULSIEWICZ
Today, we explore:
- The Silent Driver Behind 3 in 5 Deaths
- The Four Nutritional Workhorses
- What Happens When You Eat After Dark
- The Study That Changed Dr. B’s Mind on Alcohol
- The Perils of Ultra-Processed Foods
- The Loneliness Epidemic
- Healing Beyond Diet
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Peace + Plants,
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- Connect with Dr. Bulsiewicz: Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Order Will’s Book: Plant Powered Plus – US
- Order Will’s Book: Plant Powered Plus – UK
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- Cookbook: The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Health
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