April 30, 2025

The 3 Best and Worst Things for Your Gut Microbiome - And How to Bounce Back After Antibiotics | Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc

35 minutes

In this solo episode of The Proof, I explore how to turn your gut into a thriving ecosystem and what might be silently harming it. You’ll learn the top 3 things to do for your microbiome, the 3 biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to support gut recovery after antibiotics.

Specifically, I cover:

How your microbiome affects immunity, mood, metabolism, and more

The best foods and habits to feed your gut

My antibiotic recovery protocol

Why plant diversity matters more than your diet label

Gut health myths (like probiotic hype and “7-day resets”)

Signs your gut health is improving without testing

Science-backed and practical. No fads, just evidence.

How to Transform Your Gut Health Naturally (00:00)

What Is the Gut Microbiome? (01:27)

How Your Microbiome Supports the Immune System (02:08)

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood (03:17)

Why the Gut Microbiome Changes Daily — And What It Means for Your Health (04:18)

Top Expert-Backed Tips for a Healthy Gut Microbiome (04:43)

Why Plant Diversity Is Crucial for Gut Health (05:15)

Best Fermented Foods to Improve Gut Health (11:42)

How Lifestyle Affects Your Gut Microbiome (15:35)

Busting the Biggest Gut Health Myths (18:00)

What’s Harming Your Gut? 3 Practices to Avoid (18:54)

How to Heal Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics (20:47)

Key Takeaways for Long-Term Gut Health Success (28:43)

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Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons)

• Creator of theproof.com

• Host of The Proof with Simon Hill

• Author of The Proof is in the Plants

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