What if the key to better health lies deep inside your gut?In this episode with our guest, Andrea McBeth, the co-founder of Thaena, reveals her remarkable journey from molecular biology and naturopathic medicine to innovative microbiome science, driven by her sister's fight with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.Learn how Thaena's groundbreaking product, derived from human feces, harnesses the power of postbiotics to enhance health outcomes, underscoring the crucial role of microbial signaling molecules in regulating appetite, mood, and sleep.We discuss the complexities behind cancer and chronic diseases, emphasizing how genetics, environmental toxins, and lifestyle choices play crucial roles in disease development and more!You'll learn practical steps to reclaim control over your health, from diet modifications to probiotics, setting the stage for a healthier, longer life.Don't miss this captivating episode that sheds light on the cutting-edge science shaping the future of health and wellness.Andrea McBeth, ND is a Co-Founder and the CEO of Thaena®, Flora Medicine, and SKNcology. She has a BS in Biochemistry with an emphasis in molecular biology from the University of San Diego and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). After becoming an ND she focused her clinical work on functional gastroenterology and started a fecal transplant stool bank to treat C.diff. With a technical science background Andrea’s passion for the microbiome has led to innovations in stool-derived postbiotic applications. She is also the president of GastroANP and an adjunct faculty at NUNM, teaching about the microbiome in nutrition, for the school of graduate studies.We also discuss..(00:43) Embracing Poop Puns in Podcast(03:46) Innovative Health Solutions With Fecal Transplants(06:39) Microbial Communication Within the Human Body(12:59) Microbiome as Decision-Making Lens(19:05) Shifting Perspectives on Microbiome Diversity(28:55) The Importance of Stool in Medicine(33:18) Skin Health and Endurance Assessment(36:48) The Gut-Brain Connection(40:20) Unlocking Gut-Brain Communication(43:47) Exploring Impact and Public HealthTo learn more about Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/Instagram: @young_goose_skincareTo learn more about Dr. Andrea McBeth:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaena.incWebsite: https://thaena.com/