The Mind-Gut Connection Book

How the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our mood, our choices and our overall mood

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Amazon Review

“Sets the standard for user friendly, informative, and science based microbiome book for [a] wide audience.”
— Dr Jeffrey Lackner, Behavioral Medicine Clinic, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Critical Praise

“Whether you’re struggling with a mental health problem, a GI problem, or just want to understand this whole gut thing a little better, Mayer’s book is pretty eye-opening.”
— SELF Online

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About

Emeran Mayer was born in a small town in Bavaria where his family ran a Confectionary business since 1873. After deciding against taking over the family business, he finished Medical School at the Ludwig Maximilian’s University in Munich, completed his residency training at the Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, Canada before moving to Los Angeles. There he worked under the late John H. Walsh to study the role of gut brain interactions at the prestigious Center for Ulcer Research and Education and completed his specialty training in Gastroenterology at UCLA.

Mayer has had a passion for adventures, moutaineering and documentary film making throughout his life …

Magazine/Journal

“How Our Gut Affects Our Mood”
Goop
June 19, 2019

Radio/Podcast

“Microbial Mind Control”
BrainFacts.Org
October 26, 2018

Magazine/Journal

“The Best Books about The Brain and Mind”
UP Journey
August 28, 2018

Magazine/Journal

“Researchers Identify Link between Gut Bacteria and Eating for Pleasure, As Opposed to Hunger”
UCLA Newsroom
August 23, 2018

Magazine/Journal

“Study: Eating Beef Jerky Might Be Linked to Manic Episodes in Some People”
Gizmodo
July 20, 2018

Magazine/Journal

“The Benefits of Probiotics Are Well-Documented — But Can They Improve Mental Health?”
Men’s Health
May 10, 2018

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Diurnal Oscillations of the Gut Microbiome | Research Highlight

Published on Dec 12, 2017 Gut microbiome is thought to form during the early ages and remain stable throughout life. But recent studies indicate that our gut microbiome fluctuates with diurnal variations, and that disturbance in this pattern may lead to some of the most common diseases.
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UCLAMDCHAT Webinar | The Mind-Gut Connection

Published on Jun 22, 2017 UCLA gastroenterologist Emeran Mayer, MD, PhD, provides an overview of current science that shows the biological link between our brain and digestive systems and tips on how “to listen to your gut” and interpret the signals your body is sending you. Learn more at ➨ http://gastro.ucla.edu/
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The Mind-Gut Conversation | Dr. Emeran Mayer & Dr. Dan Siegel

Published on Mar 1, 2017 For more information about the featured speakers... Dr. Emeran Mayer: website - emeranmayer.com social media - @emeranamayer "The Mind-Gut Connection" - www.amazon.com/Mind-Gut-Connection-Conversation-Impacts-Choices/dp/0062376551 Dr. Dan Siegel: website - drdansiegel.com social media - @drdansiegel "Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human" - www.amazon.com/Mind-Journey-Heart-Being-Human/dp/039371053X