
Episode #6
The garden within: Exploring the developing gut microbiome with Dr Amy Loughman
Our guts contain a wide variety of bacteria known as ‘gut bugs’ or commonly called the microbiome. This rich ecosystem can be as diverse and fruitful as a forest floor. Join Mikala as she explores this topic with Dr Amy Loughman from the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University. In this episode, they chat about how the microbiome develops throughout childhood and some of the life events that can shape this developmental journey. Tune in and find out more about how the microbiome can influence both our physical and mental health. Topics covered: Microbiome across the life stages The role our microbiome plays in digestion Environmental factors and food that can influence the microbiome The gut microbiome and its effect on mood, behaviour and health. Episode links: The good gut Food and mood centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


