Gut Check Project

• Hair Loss—The Hidden Trade-Offs

  Think hair loss has nothing to do with gut health? Think again. In this off-the-cuff, insight-packed episode, Dr. Ken Brown and co-host Eric Rieger dive deep (and hilariously) into the world of male pattern baldness, Propecia, and the surprising role of hormones, enzymes, and even heavy metals in hair health.🧠 They unpack:Why blocking DHT might solve one problem but create five moreWhat COVID ICU patients and baldness have in commonHow stress, sleep, and mouth breathing sabotage your hairlineNatural (and weirdly effective) alternatives like scalp rolling, rosemary oil, and even pumpkin seed oilThe wild rabbit holes of enzyme functions, erectile dysfunction, and heavy metal toxicityAnd the million-dollar question: Can you keep your hair and your manhood?If you’re worried about your hair, your hormones, or your health overall—this episode is a must. Smart, unexpected, and full of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s The Gut Check Project at its best.💥 Listen now and rethink what’s really behind that receding hairline.

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• Microdosing Ozempic? The GLP-1 Comeback You Didn’t See Coming

  The boys are back—new (temporary) studio, same no-BS approach.Dr. Ken Brown and Eric Rieger dive deep into the unexpected resurgence of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—this time, with a controversial twist: microdosing. Is less actually more? Can tiny doses of these peptides do more than just shed pounds? Think anxiety relief, autoimmune improvement, and possibly ditching antidepressants altogether. 🤯In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the original weight-loss hype may have missed the markThe shocking mental health benefits patients are reportingHow the gut-brain axis could be the key to mood, metabolism & moreThe dark side of big doses: muscle loss, acid reflux, thyroid risks, and sky-high costsWhy doctors are thinking outside the FDA box—and what it could mean for youWhether you’ve tried these meds, are skeptical, or are just here for the banter, this episode blends science, sarcasm, and some serious truth bombs.🎧 Tap play. This one’s for anyone who’s tired of one-size-fits-all medicine and wants to explore the future of gut-driven wellness.

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• THE MOOD FOOD MD, DR. UMA NAIDOO

  Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is considered Harvard University's Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. Modern science reveals the critical connection between our gut microbiome and brain function. In This Is Your Brain on Food, Uma Naidoo explains how the bacteria in our digestive system interact with the brain, influencing mental health, emotions, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being.From managing anxiety and depression to combating PTSD and improving neuroplasticity, Naidoo explores how tailored dietary strategies, specific nutrients, and beneficial microbes can positively shape the gut-brain connection.Join Ken & Eric as they Host Dr. Naidoo and discuss the challenges and potential solutions to battling emotional and behavioral issues with appropriate nutrition.https://umanaidoomd.com/

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• Steven McWilliams - Forensic Neuroscience, Psychopaths, & The Morgue

  Forensic neuroscience is no everyday topic. But it could bring us all everyday lessons on how to interpret our surroundings and personal encounters.Steven McWilliams is a professor at University of Texas Dallas, and there he teaches both graduates and undergraduates the intricacies of the mind, especially those impaired by social disorder.Steven has built a foundation of knowledge from working in a very busy Dallas County morgue to studying neuroscience creating a career of identifying troubled minds so that disaster can be avoided.Joins us on the GCP and hear our first I of many conversations with Steven today!

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• Crohn’s Colitis - Dane Johnson

  Do you or a loved one suffer from IBD such as Crohn’s or Colitis? The world does not have to change for the worse! Get in here and meet Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and END the suffering.Dane is the founder of CrohnsColitisLifestyle inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practice. As a Board Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors and healers!He brings the receipts! Even if you only hear the intro to this episode, you have to check out his page:https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/testimonials/Join Ken and Eric as they learn about the path Dane forged to take control of his life.

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