Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe is a PhD microbiologist, pioneer in translating cutting-edge microbiome science into clinically validated therapies and the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum. Her research focuses on the profound role our gut microbes play in metabolism, blood sugar regulation, immune function, and healthy aging, and she’s helping reshape how we think about chronic disease and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Cutcliffe joins me to discuss the fascinating connection between the microbiome and everything from sugar cravings and weight management to natural GLP-1 production, hormones, metabolism, and aging. We separate fact from fiction when it comes to probiotics, fiber, fermented foods, and microbiome diversity, and dive into the exciting new research on specific probiotic strains that may help support blood sugar regulation, reduce cravings, and improve metabolic health. We also discuss what stress, travel, antibiotics, and modern life are doing to our microbiomes, what we can learn from centenarians, and why the future of women’s health may lie in understanding the bacteria living inside us.

I’m back with a solo episode answering some of the questions you’ve been asking most lately. We’re covering everything from how I structure my workdays, what creator life actually looks like behind the scenes and how I think about money, investing, and the things I choose to spend on now versus five years ago. On the beauty side, I’m sharing how my philosophy has evolved, the three treatments I’d keep if I had to start over, the procedure I wouldn’t do again, my thoughts on facial fat transfer, cosmetic surgery trends and the beauty insecurity I’ve finally let go of. I also weigh in on the treatments I think are worth the investment, and the ones I think we’ve collectively gone a little overboard on. Finally, we get into some of your relationship questions, including dating with an age gap, the challenge of leaving a relationship with someone who’s a great person but not the right partner, what my divorce taught me, and a few updates on life lately, including the house remodel.