In this episode of The Breakthrough Secrets Podcast, Chris, Mike and our special guest Dr. Katie Arfa will uncover the truth between how connected are the microbiome with some behavioral aspects, mental and overall health

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!

In this chapter you will discover:

(0:20) Introducing Dr. Katie Arfa

(1:30) How did Chris and katie met each other

(2:00) Who is Dr. Katie Arfa and what is her specialty

(6:20) Behavioral Science and its impact in your health and fitness

(7:00) Why most people can’t lose weight, but they can keep it off?

(9:00) Wheat Belly by William Davis

(9:50) On processed food

(11:30) Addiction to sugar vs Addiction to cocaine, which one is more difficult to quit?

(14:15) Russell Brunson story on accountability

(16:05) A habit is just a survival instinct?

(19:00) As human beings, we do not hold onto things that are not serving us in some way, so why don’t we stop smoking?

(19:45) Switch by Chip Heath & Dan Heath: Emotional Elephant and the Rational Rider

(23:00) Asking to quit sugar is truly asking to change biological patterns that are ingrained and make feel real good at that moment

(24:45) Choosing something good as your addiction

(26:35) What is the microbiome?

(30:50) What does the microbiome of an overweight person look like?

(33:30) Relation between retaining weight and microbiome

(35:20) Inflammation

(36:30) The usual way to have a healthy microbiome

(37:45) On Derek Johnson

(40:30) Benefits of improving your gut health

(42:05) The most amazing thing about the human body is its ability to adapt, The worst thing about the human body is its ability to adapt

(43:20) On circadian rhythm

(43:50) Experiment with mice’s microbiome and its incredible result

(44:50) Is the gut connected directly to our brain? The Vagus Nerve

(45:50) The relation between inflammation, microbiome and mental health

(46:20) Why do lifestyle habits influence our brian, microbiome and mental health so much

(50:00) Focusing on solving traumas to improve health

(50:40) What does Katie focus on during her terapies

(51:30) Strength Training to boosting your confidence

(54:20) Where to find Katie’s therapy? www.re4mlife.com

(55:15) The effects of Strength Training on inflammation, microbiome, self confidence, anxiety, depression, mental health and healthy habits

(56.00) Closing

(57:35) Katie’s therapy social media IG: @re4mlife IG: drkatiearfa