Dr. Emeran Mayer on the Gut-Brain Connection: Psychology, Mental Well-being & Diet
Release Date: 12/06/2025
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info_outlineIn this insightful interview, Dr. Emeran Mayer, a renowned expert in the gut-brain axis, discusses the profound impact of gut health on our psychological and mental well-being.
Learn about the latest scientific discoveries connecting your gut microbiome to your brain and how modern agriculture, diet, and environmental factors play a crucial role.
Topics Covered
Start (00:00)
Dr. Mayer's Background (01:36)
Cutting-Edge Discoveries in Gut-Brain Connection (04:12)
Impact of Modern Agriculture on Gut Health (07:18)
The Role of GMOs and Glyphosate (12:28)
Microplastics and Potential Microbial Solutions (17:48)
Soil-Grown vs. Hydroponic Foods (22:05)
Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture (27:19)
Understanding Bovar (27:42)
The Power of Polyphenols for Gut and Brain Health (34:54)
Importance of Microbiome Diversity (42:01)
Key Beneficial Bacteria: Butyrate Producers & Akkermansia (48:28)
Fermented Foods and Mental Health (53:40)
The Microbiome and Psychedelics (01:01:48)
The Importance of Diet for Gut-Brain Health (01:04:18)
Learn more about the fascinating link between your gut and your mind in this engaging discussion with a leading expert in the field.
About Dr Emeran Mayer: Dr. Emeran Mayer is a distinguished professor in the departments of medicine, physiology, psychiatry, and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also the director of the Center for Neurovisceral Sciences & Women's Health within UCLA's division of digestive diseases and the executive director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience. Furthermore, he co-directs the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA. Dr. Mayer is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with over 35 years of experience studying the clinical and neurobiological interactions between the digestive and nervous systems in both healthy and diseased states. His research has been consistently supported by the National Institutes of Health. He is also an accomplished author, having written "The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health." He has published over 320 peer-reviewed scientific articles and numerous book chapters and reviews. Dr. Mayer's research interests include the neurobiology of visceral pain and stress, and he is involved in translational studies in these areas. He also investigates probiotic therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food and Nutrition Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being.
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