I am honored to reconnect with Dr. Will Cole today! Dr. Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach. He is the author of many books, including the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting and, most recently, Gut Feelings, a book I think everyone will benefit from reading.
Today, Dr. Cole and I delve into the impetus behind his latest book, discussing the toxic food culture, mixed messages, the psychology of food, finding peace with food, and how to reduce our toxic tribalism. We also discuss inflammatory foods and their impact on our gut microbiome, the role of the vagus nerve, how chronic stress is the ultimate junk food for the body, the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma, and what shame-flammation is.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Dr. Cole discusses his latest book, Gut Feelings
The role of mixed messages
What is most important in the wellness world?
Types of foods that do not serve the best needs of our bodies
Is it the grain, or is it what we have done to it?
What are we feeding our bodies?
How to differentiate between poor vagal tone and dysautonomia
Stress and how it impacts our biochemistry
How stress is implicated in many health problems
Re-negotiating your relationship with life
The role of trauma in weight loss
How shame can be the basis of many physical and emotional health issues.
Bio- Dr. Will Cole:
Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He is the host of The Art of Being Well podcast and author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting, and now, Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.
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Ep. 138 – Our Authentic Intuition: What It Can Teach Us About Fasting with Dr. Will Cole