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Dr. Zach Bush: The Big Lie Keeping Humanity Sick

Nov 9, 2025
Dr. Zach Bush, a triple board-certified physician known for his research on the microbiome and human health, shares profound insights on the interconnectedness of life. He discusses how our thoughts influence physiology, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the role of playfulness in healing. Drawing from his experiences in hospice care, he emphasizes the value of presence and the beauty of life. He also explores the necessity of community rituals for stress relief and advocates for daily practices to embrace life fully.
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INSIGHT

Thoughts Come From Microbial-Neural Streams

  • Thoughts arise from massive microbial and neuronal data streams, not solely from the human brain.
  • Zach Bush explains the gut microbiome feeds afferent nerves that shape our thoughts and experience.
INSIGHT

Fear Shrinks Microbial Diversity Fast

  • Fear alters the gut microbiome within minutes, reducing diversity and creativity.
  • That microbial retreat reinforces isolation and a compounding fear loop in the body and society.
ADVICE

Begin The Day With A Gratitude Bath

  • Start each day with a deliberate gratitude practice to shift your internal state.
  • Zach Bush says choosing gratitude changes your physiology and influences the larger ecosystem around you.
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