Gut Health Questions, Ep 207

Gut health isn’t just about what you eat. 👀

In Episode 207 of The Macro Perspective, Marcos and Seamus unpack the many factors that can affect digestion—from training intensity and stress to sleep, supplements, food choices, and recovery.

Four takeaways from the episode:

🧠 Stress management should be part of every gut-health protocol.

💪 More intensity isn’t always better—your training could be affecting your digestion and recovery.

🥦 Sprouted foods and sulforaphane may be simple additions that support overall health.

🔍 Supplements can be helpful, but testing and expert guidance may be necessary to understand what’s really going on.

Your gut doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your food matters—but so do your stress, sleep, training, recovery, and daily habits. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still don’t feel your best, it may be time to step back, look at the full picture, and start asking better questions.

#GutHealth #DigestiveHealth #StressManagement #HealthyHabits #TheMacroPerspective

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(00:00) Introduction and Episode Overview

(00:30) Recent Personal and Professional Updates

(01:53) Approach to Hormone Optimization and Patient Education

(04:11) The Benefits of Starting Low and Going Slow with TRT

(06:07) Genetic Testing, Liver Detox, and Supplement Strategies

(08:57) Gut Health, Leaky Gut, and Supplement Protocols

(12:02) The Role of Stress in Gut and Overall Health

(15:04) Sprouting, Broccoli, and Nutrigenomics

(17:58) Innovative Sprouting Devices and DIY Approaches

(21:03) Holistic Approaches to Women's Health and Future Topics

(22:55) Closing Remarks and Next Steps

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About the Podcast:

The Macro Perspective is hosted by Marcos Rivera and Seamus Sullivan, and was born from a simple but powerful mission: to help people take ownership of their health and lives. As performance health coaches, they've spent their careers empowering clients to think critically, stay curious, and make informed choices—not just in fitness, but in all aspects of life. This podcast is an extension of that mission, bringing insightful conversations that challenge, educate, and inspire.