The Dr. Hyman Show

The Gut-Brain Connection: Why Your Mental Health Starts in the Microbiome

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Mar 24, 2025
Join Dr. Chris Palmer, a pioneering psychiatrist from Harvard, and Dr. Shebani Sethi, a double board-certified physician at Stanford, as they explore the profound links between gut health and mental well-being. They discuss how gut bacteria affect mood and mental disorders like depression and OCD, emphasizing the ketogenic diet's role in mental health recovery. The conversation highlights the dangers of sugar and processed foods, the significance of root causes in treatment, and the vital connection between physical and psychological health.
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INSIGHT

Depression in the Body

  • Depression is often rooted in the body, not just the mind, and is connected to gut health.
  • Addressing gut issues can lead to improvements in mental health, as seen in Dr. Hyman's patients.
ANECDOTE

OCD and Gut Health

  • A woman with severe OCD experienced relief after treatment for gut infections and yeast overgrowth.
  • This highlights the impact of gut health on mental well-being.
ANECDOTE

Behavioral Change and Gut Health

  • A disruptive nine-year-old girl's behavior improved dramatically after receiving treatment for gut bacteria and yeast overgrowth.
  • This further illustrates the gut-brain connection.
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