The Surprising Link Between Gut Health & Happiness | Dr. Monisha Bhanote on the Plant Powered Athlete Podcast

Dr. Bhanote on the “plant powered athlete” podcast

Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s inspiring path to becoming a leader in integrative medicine offers valuable insights into redefining health at its root. As a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå, Dr. Bhanote merges her expertise in pathology, integrative medicine, and culinary health to create a comprehensive approach to wellness.

In this Plant Powered Podcast episode with host Joe Gagnon, Dr. Bhanote shares her unconventional journey, delves into the gut-brain connection, and discusses actionable strategies for living intentionally and improving long-term health.

You can listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast player.

In This Episode, We Cover:

1. The Gut Microbiome and Its Impact on Health

The conversation highlights the microbiome’s role in health, emphasizing its importance in serotonin production, inflammation management, and overall systemic balance. Poor diets and stress can disrupt this balance, affecting both physical and mental health.

2. Intentional Living and Biohacking for Longevity

Intentional living involves pausing to reflect on daily choices, including diet, exercise, and habits. Biohacking is introduced as a personalized approach to optimizing health. Dr. Bhanote stresses that strategies like intermittent fasting should be tailored to individual needs for sustainable success.

3. The Hidden Risks of High-Animal-Protein Diets

Dr. Bhanote discusses how excessive animal protein consumption, particularly red and processed meats, contributes to inflammation, cardiovascular risks, and calcium depletion. She offers practical tips for adopting more balanced and plant-based dietary habits.

4. Mindset, Connection, and Sustainable Change

Shifting to a healthier lifestyle requires a growth mindset and community support. Dr. Bhanote underscores the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and meaningful connections to inspire sustainable health changes and rediscover a sense of purpose.

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s insights offer a roadmap for blending modern and holistic medicine to achieve optimal health. From gut health and biohacking to the power of intentional living, this episode is packed with actionable advice for transforming your well-being.

Listen to the full episode here or on your preferred podcast platform to explore these topics and more.

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About the Author

Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP, ABOIM, is one of the few quintuple board-certified physicians in the nation. She combines ancient wisdom with mind-body science to naturally bio-hack the human body through her expertise as a cytopathologist, functional culinary medicine specialist, and integrative lifestyle medicine doctor. Known as the Wellbeing Doctor, Dr. Bhanote has diagnosed over one million cancer cases, provides health programs at DrBhanote.com, and leads wellness workshops and retreats worldwide. Featured in Shape, Reader’s Digest, and Martha Stewart Living, Dr. Bhanote serves on several clinical advisory boards and is a go-to health and wellness expert for Healthline, Psych Central, and Medical News Today.

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