Ep. 505 | Gut Health & Probiotic Strains You Need to Thrive | GLP-1 Probiotics | Metabolic Health & More with Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD


Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden world of bacteria living inside us and their profound impact on our health.

Dr. Cutcliffe, a biochemistry expert with over 25 years of experience, reveals:

  • How your microbiome changes throughout your life

  • The surprising link between gut bacteria and mood

  • Why diversity is key for a healthy microbiome

  • Why akkermansia muciniphila is a crucial strain for gut lining health and GLP-1 production

  • The truth about antibiotics and your gut health

  • Groundbreaking research on probiotics for diabetes management

Learn how nurturing your microbiome could be the key to better health, metabolism, and even blood sugar control. Don't miss this fascinating dive into the cutting-edge science of gut health.

 

ABOUT Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD

Colleen Cutcliffe is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum. She has over 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the Senior Manager of Biology at Pacific Biosciences and a Scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College.

 

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

 

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