(EP27) The Grandfather of the Microbiome | Dr. Stephen Barrie

Dr. Stephen Barrie’s long standing Moonshot is: to impact human health on a global scale, by changing what individuals know about their own health. As the “grandfather of the microbiome,” Dr. Barrie was one of the very first pioneers of harnessing a balanced microbiome for optimal health, and today he gives us an insider’s view on:   What he realized in his private practice: treating the pathology (the symptoms of the illness) is not the same as treating the root cause of the disease Dr. Barrie’s discovery that our gut microbiome is a KEY factor in our health— far ahead of when this was becoming popularly recognized medical science The mind-blowing reality of how much control our microbiome has over our health and behaviors Why Stephen retired… 3 times (and the incredible opportunities that convinced him to come back) When Stephen met the Dalai Lama — and the astounding story about Stephen’s visit to an ancient monastery in Bhutan   Episode references:  Short Chain Fatty Acids Genova Diagnostics Labs, founded by Dr. Barrie Fermented Foods: good for gut health Viome test: www.viome.com The Case Against Reality by Don Hoffman - book and related article   Watch the full-length video version of any Moonshots episode here on YouTube.   Connect with Naveen on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @naveenjainceo. You can check out his YouTube channel and website, too!   Continue the journey at MoonshotsPodcast.com.    And remember! You can help others find the show: Subscribe and review on iTunes Listen and review on Stitcher Subscribe and comment on Castbox Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe on Pocket Casts Subscribe and comment on Podbean Leave a comment and subscribe on YouTube Or, wherever you listen!   Production Credits