The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee How Stress Nearly Broke Me: Chuck Carroll and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on Gut Health and Healing
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May 8, 2025 
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gut health expert, joins Chuck Carroll to delve into the intricate relationship between stress and digestive health. They explore how stress impacts the gut and can mimic serious diseases, shedding light on the elusive nature of such health issues. The conversation touches on the brain-gut connection, practical steps to heal, and the importance of holistic practices like yoga. Listeners discover the healing power of nature and the crucial role of community support in overcoming personal health challenges.
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Chuck's Chronic Gut Struggle
- Chuck Carroll battled mysterious gut symptoms like brain fog and bloating for years without a diagnosis.
- His health crisis severely affected his weight and mental state despite a strict plant-based diet.
Brain-Gut Axis Explained
- The brain-gut axis shows how mental stress directly affects gut function and symptoms.
- Stress from life activates the fight-or-flight response, disrupting the gut's normal processes and causing discomfort.
Understanding DGBI Disorder
- Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) arise when the brain and gut communication breaks down.
- This often traps the body in fight-or-flight mode causing digestive symptoms even without classic diagnosable disease.