Healing Beyond the Body w/ Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
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info_outlineIn this profoundly moving episode, I sit down with my dear friend Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (aka. Dr. B) to discuss Chapter 8 of his upcoming book Plant Powered Plus – a chapter he calls his "masterpiece" and the very reason he wrote the book.
Dr. B is a board-certified gastroenterologist, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized gut health expert. But in this conversation, we go far beyond nutrition science to explore the miraculous healing he's witnessed when treating the physical body reaches its limits.
What We Discuss:
The Missing Piece in Healing
- Why some patients don't improve despite doing "everything right"
- Dr. B's transformative experience working with pioneer Dr. Douglas Drossman in a unique clinic that spent 2+ hours with each patient
- How trauma leaves a "wound on the soul" that impacts physical health through the gut-brain axis
The Science of Connection
- Why isolation is literal torture and loneliness affects health more than smoking or excessive alcohol
- How our microbiome thrives on routine and how stress suppresses gut health
- The parasympathetic vs. sympathetic nervous system and why we're living in "sympathetic overdrive"
Beyond the Physical
- Dr. B's personal journey of healing, including his complex relationship with his father and a divinely-timed final visit
- Why human connection and spiritual connection are biological requirements, not wellness "hacks"
- The God-shaped hole in every human heart and why faith isn't separate from science
Practical Wisdom
- How to begin addressing unhealed trauma
- The importance of doctor-patient relationships and what's broken in our healthcare system
- Why we need to return to "the old ways" of connection, community, and purpose
This conversation beautifully weaves together medical expertise, personal vulnerability, and spiritual truth. Dr. B reminds us that we are not just "bags of cells," we are souls with bodies, and true healing requires us to address both.
One of my favorite quotes from this episode is when Dr. B says, "Healing comes in many forms and from many places. It's not just what we eat."
Whether you're struggling with chronic health issues, feeling isolated in our modern world, or simply seeking deeper meaning, this episode offers an invitation to explore what might be missing in your own healing journey.
Connect with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz:
- Instagram: @theguthealthmd
- Website: theguthealthmd.com
- Circle Community - The Gut Health Collective: Join for monthly challenges, cooking sessions, and direct interaction with Dr. B
Pre-order Plant Powered Plus (releasing January 13, 2026)
Connect with Kellie
- Instagram: @kelliesmithstudio
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