What if your gut bacteria could influence your stress levels, sleep quality and even hormone balance? Welcome to the science of the gut-brain connection.

In Part 2 of Hannah’s conversation with Dr Megan Rossi, things get personal, practical and deeply empowering. From the microbiome’s role in mental health to probiotics that actually work, they unpack the latest science—without the jargon.

Inside this episode:

• The truth about good vs bad gut bacteria

• Why personalisation is the future of nutrition (but we’re not quite there yet)

• What Smart Strains are and how they’re different from typical probiotics

• Gut-directed yoga and how movement supports digestion and mental clarity

• How your microbiome may influence oestrogen and hormone health

Plus, Megan shares surprising gut-friendly tips you can try today, like pairing white chocolate with carrots and explains how the gut responds to stress, breathing and even mindset.

If you’ve ever felt confused by wellness trends, this episode will bring clarity, backed by real science and grounded in compassion.

About Megan

Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD) founded The Gut Health Doctor in 2017 with a dream to empower everyone to take control of their health. As a scientist and practising clinician, she became frustrated that the ground-breaking research from her team and other colleagues around the world wasn’t reaching the public. Instead, dangerous myths and fads shared online were negatively impacting on the wellbeing of her patients.

In 2019, Megan founded ⁠The Gut Health Clinic⁠, leading a team of gut-specialist dietitians with virtual and face-to-face clinics in London and Manchester. She has also created the multi-award-winning gut health food brand ⁠Bio&Me⁠ to bridge the gap between science and the food industry. More recently, she founded⁠ SMART STRAINS®,⁠ a family of four clinically proven, condition-specific live bacteria products which challenges the current – and outdated – market offering using the right strain, at the right time, in the right way.

Our mission is to inspire and transform everyone’s gut health using the latest science.

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Is your gut trying to tell you something? It might be the key to your mood, energy and overall health, and it’s not about cutting things out.

In this episode, Hannah is joined by leading gut health researcher and dietitian, Dr Megan Rossi (aka The Gut Health Doctor), for a myth-busting deep dive into the microbiome. They unpack why gut health is not about going gluten-free, the real reason fibre is your best friend, and how plant diversity can radically change your well-being.

Dr Megan shares:

• Why the gut is the gateway to overall health

• The biggest myths about gut health (including green powders and daily probiotics)

• What really feeds your microbiome

• The ‘Super Six’ plant categories you should include daily

• How to build up your gut’s resilience (yes, even if beans make you bloat)

You’ll also hear the truth about microbiome tests, food intolerance kits, and whether your morning coffee is friend or foe. Packed with research and easy-to-apply tips, this is an empowering listen for anyone curious about eating and living well.

About Megan

Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD) founded The Gut Health Doctor in 2017 with a dream to empower everyone to take control of their health. As a scientist and practising clinician, she became frustrated that the ground-breaking research from her team and other colleagues around the world wasn’t reaching the public. Instead, dangerous myths and fads shared online were negatively impacting on the wellbeing of her patients.

In 2019, Megan founded The Gut Health Clinic, leading a team of gut-specialist dietitians with virtual and face-to-face clinics in London and Manchester. She has also created the multi-award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me to bridge the gap between science and the food industry. More recently, she founded SMART STRAINS®, a family of four clinically proven, condition-specific live bacteria products which challenges the current – and outdated – market offering using the right strain, at the right time, in the right way.

Our mission is to inspire and transform everyone’s gut health using the latest science.

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Can yoga rewire your brain? Help you live longer? Keep you mentally sharp as you age?In this fascinating second half, Dr Jonathan Rosenthal reveals what’s actually happening inside the brain during yoga and what the research says about neuroplasticity, interoception, emotional regulation and more.

We explore:

• How yoga strengthens the connection between your prefrontal cortex and amygdala (a.k.a. your stress switch)

• What the insula does and why yoga seems to transform it

• The truth about yoga injuries and why it’s still safer than golf

• What science says about different styles of yoga – and whether your guru really matters

• The tech that's changing brain medicine from AI epilepsy implants to electrical stimulation for plasticity

• Jonathan’s unexpected career pivot into lifestyle neurology and what you can learn from it

We close with one powerful message from the Bhagavad Gita that every human being needs to hear.

This isn’t just about yoga. It’s about how to build a brain and a life that can thrive.Get ready to rethink everything.

About Jonathan

Dr Jonathan Rosenthal is a neurologist in New York, NY.

Dr Rosenthal received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his year in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology at NYU Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, and the Manhattan VA.

He completed his fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at Weill-Cornell Medicine Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Dr. Rosenthal subspecializes in clinical neurophysiology, with interests in intraoperative monitoring and EEG.

Dr Rosenthal has 4 publications and over 100 citings. He is also interested in yoga and meditation as interventions in medicine and hosts the ⁠Neuroscience and Yoga Conference.⁠

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