Why Your Gut Health Matters More Than Ever | Inflammation, Hormones, and the Path to Vibrant Aging | Dr. Monisha Bhanote on The Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast

Dr. Monisha Bhanote was recently featured on the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast in honor of Earth Day, where she shared powerful insights into cellular health, gut health, and proactive longevity strategies. As a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå, Dr. Bhanote blends modern science with ancient wisdom to inspire a more empowered approach to wellness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to move beyond symptom management and take charge of their health at the root level.

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

In This Episode, We Cover:

1. The Art and Science of Cellular Health

Dr. Bhanote introduces her background in anatomic, clinical, and cytopathology and explains why simply treating disease isn't enough—true health starts at the cellular level. She shares how her philosophy, #Cellare, focuses on the conversation between the gut, brain, and mitochondria, emphasizing the importance of proactive, preventive care through lifestyle choices like nutrition, stress management, and daily rituals.

2. Why You Need to Understand Your Own Medical Data

Highlighting the limitations of traditional lab interpretations, Dr. Bhanote urges listeners to engage with their lab reports beyond "normal" values. She explains that subtle shifts at the cellular level often precede disease, and early, informed action is key. Her book, The Anatomy of Well-Being, serves as a practical guide to help individuals take ownership of their cellular health through targeted lifestyle interventions.

3. Gut Health, Aging, and Hormones

Dr. Bhanote discusses how aging, particularly for women entering their 40s, impacts gut health through hormone shifts like estrogen. Decreased gut motility and stomach acid production can lead to nutrient malabsorption, brain fog, and food sensitivities. She explains why restoring gut health is a crucial first step before addressing hormonal imbalances and outlines her diagnostic approach, which includes cellular nutrient testing and microbiome analysis.

4. Rethinking Gut, Brain, and Immune Resilience

In the final part of the conversation, Dr. Bhanote explores the gut-brain-immune connection, emphasizing the need for dietary diversity—aiming for 30 to 50+ different plant foods each week—and regular intake of fermented foods. She challenges the normalization of alcohol consumption and highlights the impact of a "mental diet"—the information we consume daily—on gut health, mental well-being, and immune function. Her holistic approach encourages listeners to nourish both their bodies and minds for optimal health.

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Monisha Bhanote’s conversation with Kylie and Lauren offers a refreshing, empowering take on wellness rooted in science and ancient wisdom. 

Listen to the full episode here or in your preferred podcast player to dive deeper into practical ways you can protect and nurture your cellular health.

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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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