Jul 15, 202653 minS1
While "gut health" is a ubiquitous buzzword in the wellness industry, it has historically lacked a clear scientific definition. In this episode, host Dr. Siobhan McCormack sits down with world-renowned expert Professor...
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Microbiome Medics
Hosted by British Society of Lifestyle Medicine · health · EN
About this Podcast:
Dr Siobhan McCormack and Dr Sheena Fraser are the Microbiome Medics, two GPs who believe that the rapidly emerging science of Human Microbiomes presents a paradigm shift in the way medicine is perceived, researched, and practiced.The Microbiome Medics Podcast is the place where clinicians, scientists and anyone else can learn about Human Microbiomes, Lifestyle Medicine, how they connect and how they can be harnessed to improve health outcomes.Join our two intrepid Microbiome explorers as they unearth the evidence and present the multiple ways in which the trillions of microbes living in and on you can impact your physiology and health. This podcast will escort you through the basics, explain the research, introduce you to the experts and package the latest evidence into actionable, bite-sized chunks that you can use today to improve your own health and the health of your patients.Our only declaration of interest is that we have co-created "the gut microbiome for clinicians", an onl
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What is Microbiome Medics about?
Dr Siobhan McCormack and Dr Sheena Fraser are the Microbiome Medics, two GPs who believe that the rapidly emerging science of Human Microbiomes presents a paradigm shift in the way medicine is perceived, researched, and practiced.
What has Microbiome Medics covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Defining Gut Health: Moving Beyond the Buzzwords with Prof. Maria Marco" (15 July 2026, 53 minutes), "Eat to Sleep: The Power of Chrononutrition and Circadian Rhythms" (17 June 2026, 68 minutes), and "Beyond the Gut: The Surprising Science of Respiratory Microbes with Dr. Michael Cox" (13 May 2026, 61 minutes).
How often does Microbiome Medics publish?
Microbiome Medics publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 43 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Microbiome Medics?
Booking probability for Microbiome Medics is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Microbiome Medics requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Microbiome Medics's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Microbiome Medics?
The strongest fits for Microbiome Medics are Health & Wellness Services and Scientific Research & Development. Microbiome Medics has a health audience.
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Microbiome Medics is a health podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 17, 20261h 8mS1
While we often think of sleep and diet as separate pillars of health, our internal biological clocks and gut microbiome intricately connect them both. In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena...
- May 13, 20261h 1mS1
While the gut microbiome often steals the spotlight, the microorganisms residing in our respiratory tract play a vital role in our health and immunity. In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser sits down with microbial...
- Apr 15, 20261h 40mS1
Join Dr. Siobhan McCormack as she welcomes one of the top early-life microbiome scientists in the field, Professor Chris Stewart . Discover the origins of your gut microbiome, the biological superpowers of breast milk...
Episode #38
From Superyacht Chef to Microbiome Scientist: Dr. Emily Leeming on the "Cinderella Nutrient" Fibre
Mar 18, 20261h 6mS1Join Dr. Siobhan McCormack and the "fibre-fabulous" Dr. Emily Leeming, a former superyacht chef turned King's College London microbiome scientist and registered dietitian. Discover why fibre is the overlooked...
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- Feb 18, 202659 minS1
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser welcomes back Dr. Anastasia Theodosiou and introduces Baroness Natalie Bennett to discuss the Consumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill. They unpack the hidden dangers of...
- Jan 14, 20261h 26mS1
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser speaks with her lifelong friend, Katherine Saville, about her transformative journey through breast cancer recurrence and holistic healing. From high-stress corporate...
- Dec 17, 202547 minS1
From the viral moment on The Traitors to the biology of the "silent but deadly," this episode is an unashamed deep dive into flatulence. Drs Siobhan and Sheena are joined by Julie Thompson, Lead Dietitian at Guts UK...
- Nov 19, 20251h 16mS1
Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the intricate relationship between herbalism and gut health with returning expert herbalist Mo Wilde. Discover how the gut microbiome influences the effectiveness of...
- Oct 15, 20251h 25mS1
In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by Monica 'Mo' Wilde, an expert forager, research herbalist, and award-winning author of The Wilderness Cure . Mo discusses her remarkable year-long experiment, detailed in...
Episode #32
Beyond HRT: The Power of Your Microbiome
Sep 17, 20251h 16mS1In this episode, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by Dr. Olga Morton, a GP and lifestyle medic specializing in women's health, to explore the intricate link between menopause and the gut microbiome . Looking beyond Hormone...
- Aug 13, 20251h 8mS1
In this episode, Dr Siobhan McCormack is in conversation with Professor John Alverdy from the University of Chicago, a Professor of Surgery and a pioneer in microbiome research. They explore the crucial link between gut...
- Jul 30, 20251h 20mS1
For this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr Sheena Fraser is joined by Dr Aslı Devrim Lanpir, an expert in nutrition and dietetics, with a focus on sports nutrition and exercise physiology. This episode delves into the...
- Jun 11, 20251h 5mS1
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Sheena Fraser welcomes Dr. Nihan Maron, a veterinary doctor and microbiologist, to discuss the essential connections between pet and human microbiomes. Dr. Nihan highlights how...
- May 14, 20251h 16mS1
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Siobhan McCormack and Dr. Sheena Fraser are reunited. They share their recent experiences presenting at major conferences and underscore the importance of integrating microbiome...
- Apr 16, 20251 hourS1
Buckle up for a fascinating journey through microbiome history! Dr. Siobhan McCormack welcomes the esteemed Professor Martin Blaser for an episode that travels through pivotal moments in microbiome science using a "Back...
- Mar 12, 20251h 21mS1
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Sheena Fraser sits down with Professor Tim Spector, a leading expert in microbiome research and co-founder of Zoe. They explore how gut microbes influence health, from...
- Feb 12, 20251h 2mS1
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, Dr. Siobhan McCormack is joined by Professor Egija Zaura from the Academic Centre of Dentistry in Amsterdam to explore the significance of the oral microbiome. They discuss why the...
- Jan 15, 20251h 2mS1
In this episode of Microbiome Medics, host Sheena welcomes microbiome science celebrity Dr. Jack Gilbert about his journey from butterfly ecologist to a leading figure in microbiome research. They explore the American...
- Dec 11, 20241h 3mS1
In this episode of the Microbiome Medics Podcast, Dr. Sheena Fraser is joined by citizen scientist Martha Carlin, who shares her personal journey into the world of Parkinson’s disease research. After her husband John...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Microbiome Medics. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Dr. Emily Leeming
registered dietitian, nutrition scientist at King’s College London, author of Genius Gut and Fibre Power, The Gut-Brain Connection
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Tim Spector
medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, bestselling author, co founder of #ZOE, ZOE Science & Nutrition
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Jack Gilbert
former Vice President at The North Face, president of Sierra Designs, founder of Mountain Hardwear, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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Martha Carlin
Founder of BiotiQuest, The BioCollective, Author of Connected, Biocollective & BiotiQuest Probiotics
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