Dr Emily Leeming PhD MSc RD is a microbiome scientist, registered dietitian, and chef. She is a Research Fellow at King's College London. Dr Emily writes for The Daily Mail and frequently appears in media outlets such as BBC radio 4, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and The Guardian. She is the author of the brand new book, Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain. Timestamps: 00:00 The Second Brain 04:20 Why You Should You Take Gut Health Seriously 06:00 Biomarkers For Gut Health 09:00 How It Can Change Your Life 12:50 How Much Fibre You Need 17:20 Supplements 20:10 The Supercharged Breakfast 23:00 Gut-Brain Connection 27:30 Neurodiversity & Microbiome 29:40 Brain Deterioration 34:00 Gut Health Red Flags 36:20 Why Processed Foods Aren't As Bad As You Think 40:20 Daily Ferment 44:00 Chocolate Is Good For You? 47:30 You Should Know THIS About The Gut 49:25 What Makes Life Worth Living? 50:00 Connect With Dr Emily You can find more from Dr Emily, including her newsletter, substance & her new book, Genius Gut by heading to https://www.emilyleeming.com