Your gut health has a direct impact on your other long-term health conditions, including your mental health! I’m joined by gut health specialist, Dr. Vincent Pedre, to talk about how you can improve your gut health in 10 easy steps. We also talk about the future of mental health treatment, why you need to stimulate your vagus nerve, and what happens when you live in a multigenerational environment.   Easy Things to Do Today to Start Improving Your Gut Health Reduce your stress levels by breathing better Meditate regularly Eat more fermented foods - but introduce them slowly Increase your fiber intake Eat more broth  Take L-Glutamine   About Dr. Vincent Pedre Dr. Vincent Pedre is the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, nutraceutical consultant for NatureMD and Orthomolecular Products, CEO of Happy Gut Life LLC, and a Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner in private practice in New York City since 2004.  He believes the gut is the gateway to excellent wellness. As the bestselling author of “HAPPY GUT®️—The Cleansing Program To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Eliminate Pain,” featuring his proprietary ‘blueprint’ for healing the gut, the Gut C.A.R.E.®️ Program—he has helped thousands around the world resolve their gut-related health issues.   In This Episode The differences between leaky gut, SIBO, and yeast overgrowth [11:00] How leaky gut impacts chronic illness [16:15] What you need to know about the microbiome and aging [21:15] The benefits of living in a multigenerational household [27:00] The impact of intermittent fasting on gut health and longevity [28:45] How improving your gut health can improve your mental health [34:45] What the future of mental health treatment might look like [40:00] What happens when you meditate [42:15]   Links & Resources Use Code HEALGUT 10% Off Gut Shield Use Code HEALGUT for 10% Off GI support Use Code IGG for 10% off SB IGG  Free Gift: Top 10 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Gut Find Dr. Vincent Pedre Online Follow Dr. Vincent Pedre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 43: Liver Cleansing With Steven Dake Episode 47: Improving Parasympathetic Tone For The Ans With Dr. Tim Jackson Episode 71: 9 Keys To Optimal Health With Dr. Jim Lavalle