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Fix Your Gut Health! The 4 Foods Fueling Inflammation & Disease! - Dr Will Cole
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Dr Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert and practitioner. In this revolutionary conversation Dr Will Cole teaches all you need to relearn about wellness and how your body works to become healthier and happier in body and mind. Topics: 00:00 Intro 02:29 Why do you do what you do? 05:20 What's the difference between a conventional and functional doctor? 11:37 Why did you write the book ‘Gut Feelings’? 16:31 How is inflammation and shame related & why is it affecting us? 30:18 What does our future look like & can we change it? 38:28 Is trauma inherited & how does it impact your health? 49:00 What food should we avoid? 59:28 Ads 01:00:28 Why I stopped being a vegan 01:07:02 The best advice for optimal health 01:13:03 The emotional impact of your career 01:19:27 Last guest’s question Dr Will Cole: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3Z2Cq77 Website: http://bit.ly/3TmQur6 Will’s book: http://bit.ly/3TruCeb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter - https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin - https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram - https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Airbnb: https://bit.ly/3ZDyvPD Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Bluejeans: https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb
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The Importance of Gut Health
Dr. Will Cole emphasizes the critical connection between gut health and overall well-being, including mental health, weight, and energy levels. He critiques the conventional healthcare system for its lack of nutritional training and highlights the prevalence of lifestyle-driven health issues in modern society.
"if you care about mental health care about your weight and your energy levels you have to care about them because if it's not healthy you're not healthy Dr will Cole best-selling author one of the top..."
Why I Became a Functional Medicine Doctor
Dr. Cole shares his journey into functional medicine, reflecting on his childhood fascination with health and nutrition. He discusses the impact of family history with autoimmune conditions and his commitment to solving complex health puzzles for his patients.
"Dr will my friend thanks for having me I'm going to start this um conversation where I started it quite recently when I spoke to Max who I think you you're familiar with um which is what you do and wh..."
Functional vs. Conventional Medicine
In this segment, Dr. Cole explains the key differences between functional and conventional medicine. He critiques the conventional approach for its focus on disease diagnosis and medication, advocating instead for a nutrition-forward approach that addresses root causes of health issues.
"define yourself in terms of your job title as a functional medicine doctor yes I'm a functional medicine doctor what does that mean so if I had to break it down the differences between conventional me..."
The Connection Between Inflammation and Shame
Dr. Cole discusses the relationship between inflammation and emotional factors like shame. He explores how trauma can be inherited and stored in our cells, affecting our health and well-being across generations.
"gut feelings book you've just finished writing I believe um why did you write a book called gut feelings what was that you know I always say this when I speak to authors that writing a book is an abso..."
Can We Change Our Future Health?
In this thought-provoking segment, Dr. Cole reflects on the potential for change in our health trajectories. He emphasizes the importance of addressing inherited trauma and the possibility of healing through proactive health measures.
"inflammation I don't really know what that word means how would you summarize or um simplify that word for anybody that also doesn't really understand the term inflammation yeah it is abstract I think..."
The Impact of Inherited Trauma
Dr. Cole delves into the concept of inherited trauma and its implications for health. He discusses how trauma can affect our physical health and the importance of recognizing and addressing these issues for overall wellness.
"you know have hearing all of this it makes me feel so deeply that the way we've chosen to live our lives is really unhuman hmm and when I think about what we can do to change that from like a real sys..."
Foods to Avoid for Better Health
In this segment, Dr. Cole provides insights on dietary choices that can exacerbate inflammation and health issues. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how certain foods can negatively impact our well-being.
"one of the things that orientates us and changes our priorities is trauma and that's something you talk about in the book as well um the really fascinating thing that I've always been Keen to ask some..."
Why I Stopped Being a Vegan
Dr. Cole shares his personal journey of transitioning away from a vegan diet. He discusses the challenges he faced and the insights he gained about nutrition and health through this experience.
"the role that plays the foods that don't love us back what are the foods that don't love us back I'm gonna lose some friends right now on this podcast but it's that what I would call the inflammatory ..."
The Best Advice for Optimal Health
In this brief segment, Dr. Cole offers his top recommendations for achieving optimal health. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that considers both physical and mental well-being.
"as you might know the show's now sponsored by Airbnb I can't count how many times airbnbs have saved me when I'm traveling around the world whether it's you know recently when I went to the Jungle in ..."
The Emotional Impact of Your Career
Dr. Cole discusses the emotional aspects of one's career and how it can affect overall health. He highlights the importance of aligning one's work with personal values and well-being.
"you were vegan for 10 years weren't you mm-hmm why are you not vegan anymore you did your research on me yeah I was a vegan for for a while um it didn't love me back it worked for a while and I think ..."
Last Guest’s Question
In this concluding segment, Dr. Cole addresses a question from a previous guest, tying together themes of health, wellness, and the importance of understanding the mind-body connection.
"studio as you said um he sat over in the corner over there 16 years old based on everything you know about the gut about food about our emotions about stress and the sort of causal relationship all of..."
Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations
Dr. Cole reflects on his future and the next chapter of his life. He discusses his commitment to serving others and the ripple effects of his work. This segment captures his passion for health and wellness and the uncertainty of where his journey will lead next.
"focusing in the present moment back to why I suck at meditation and that's okay like I'm okay with that because that's why I need to do it um and why I need to do it even more than the average person ..."
The Weight of Professional Responsibility
Dr. Will Cole discusses how he manages the emotional heaviness that comes with his profession. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in processing experiences, highlighting grounding practices like meditation and nature as essential for maintaining balance in his life.
"or no matter who you are so for me professionally it's my team so I can I can really almost metabolize that heaviness with my team I can go and talk with them about what happened we can Rift ideas we ..."
Envisioning the Future
In this segment, Dr. Cole reflects on his life in chapters and the excitement of personal growth as his children become teenagers. He shares his passion for writing and podcasting, expressing a desire to continue serving others while navigating the challenges of success.
"these practices the the practices that I talk about and got feelings of just grounding practices meditation breath work getting out in nature these things are non-negotiables for me because of again I..."
Navigating Success and Stress
Dr. Cole addresses the challenges of managing success and the stress that comes with increasing opportunities. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, emphasizing that prioritizing personal well-being is crucial for maintaining balance.
"not the norm when it comes to people that are professional and doing all the things because I didn't really think that much about it other than just being of service to the person in front of me or ju..."
The Art of Saying No
In this candid conversation, Dr. Cole shares his journey of learning to say no to opportunities that do not align with his current priorities. He reflects on the importance of this skill in reducing stress and maintaining focus on what truly matters in his life and career.
"excited to see them grow up and do the things that they're passionate about and then I know there's a lot more books in me and conversations to be had in the podcast so I'm thinking of just continue t..."
Controversial Ideas in Functional Medicine
Dr. Cole answers a question about the most controversial idea he believes in within the health industry. He discusses the nuances of functional medicine, the pushback it receives from conventional medicine, and the importance of understanding individual health needs.
"we we have a closing tradition on this podcast where the last guest asks a question for the next guest hmm and your question is here what is the most controversial idea you believe within your industr..."
Challenging Conventional Wisdom
In this segment, Dr. Cole critiques the conventional healthcare system, highlighting the paradox of high spending yet poor health outcomes in the U.S. He advocates for the principles of functional medicine, emphasizing its role in improving health and reducing medication dependency.
"what your body loves and what your body hates and I don't really have a horse in the race when it comes to specific ideologies um but I do feel like functional medicine gets a lot of blowback from con..."
The Future of Functional Medicine
Dr. Cole concludes with a powerful statement about the evolution of functional medicine and its acceptance in mainstream healthcare. He argues that the statistics speak for themselves, advocating for a shift in perspective towards health and wellness.
"healthy so that's the first thing that comes to mind is that still we have this sort of archaic dinosaurs critiquing people that are getting people healthy but it'd be it's almost like the analogy tha..."