Inflammation is tied to some of the biggest health problems in the world — heart disease, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions, gut disorders, brain health issues, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, mood changes, and more.

And one of the best ways to understand what is driving that inflammation may begin in your gut.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, bestselling author of Fiber Fueled and Plant Powered Plus, joins Chuck Carroll to reveal how the gut microbiome can shape inflammation throughout the body — and what you can do to start reducing inflammation naturally.

Dr. B also shares practical steps for people with sensitive stomachs, bloating, IBS, or food intolerances who want to improve gut health without making symptoms worse.

This is your gut-first guide to understanding inflammation, identifying what may be driving your symptoms, and taking the first steps toward better health.

🧠 You'll learn:

What inflammation actually is
Why chronic inflammation is so dangerous
How gut bacteria influence the immune system
The best foods to start eating today
Exercises that can reduce inflammation
How sleep, stress, and weight also affect inflammation
The biggest food drivers of inflammation
Why ultra-processed foods may raise inflammatory markers
How fiber helps produce anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids
Why eating 30 plants per week can support a healthier microbiome

Dr. B also shares details about his free live workshop, Discover the Inflammation Phenotype Driving Your Symptoms, happening Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The 90-minute webinar will explore how inflammation may express itself differently from person to person, why symptoms such as bloating, autoimmune flares, brain fog, joint pain, hormonal issues, fatigue, and mood changes can show up together, and what may connect them beneath the surface.

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