When Dr. Vincent Pedre went to med school, gut health wasn't really talked about. But after his own health journey led him to discover the importance of the gut microbiome for overall health, he decided to specialize in the topic. Today, he's one of the foremost experts on gut health, helping people heal their guts to treat a huge range of chronic diseases and symptoms. In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Pedre shares his professional and personal journey, as well as his expert insights on gut health. Listen to our interview to learn: how just smelling food impacts digestion, what leaky gut actually looks like, the exact physical relationship between stress and gut health, his 6 top tips for a healthy gut, how to know if you have good gut health, and much more! Join the conversation at the written version of this interview here  https://getwellbe.com/changemakers/dr-vincent-pedre-importance-of-gut-health/