473: The Science of Beating Sugar Cravings, Weight Gain & How to Age Better with Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD

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Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe is a PhD microbiologist, pioneer in translating cutting-edge microbiome science into clinically validated therapies and the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum. Her research focuses on the profound role our gut microbes play in metabolism, blood sugar regulation, immune function, and healthy aging, and she’s helping reshape how we think about chronic disease and longevity.


In this episode, Dr. Cutcliffe joins me to discuss the fascinating connection between the microbiome and everything from sugar cravings and weight management to natural GLP-1 production, hormones, metabolism, and aging. We separate fact from fiction when it comes to probiotics, fiber, fermented foods, and microbiome diversity, and dive into the exciting new research on specific probiotic strains that may help support blood sugar regulation, reduce cravings, and improve metabolic health. We also discuss what stress, travel, antibiotics, and modern life are doing to our microbiomes, what we can learn from centenarians, and why the future of women’s health may lie in understanding the bacteria living inside us.


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Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe is a PhD microbiologist, pioneer in translating cutting-edge microbiome science into clinically validated therapies and the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum. Her research focuses on the profound role our gut microbes play in metabolism, blood sugar regulation, immune function, and healthy aging, and she’s helping reshape how we think about chronic disease and longevity.


In this episode, Dr. Cutcliffe joins me to discuss the fascinating connection between the microbiome and everything from sugar cravings and weight management to natural GLP-1 production, hormones, metabolism, and aging. We separate fact from fiction when it comes to probiotics, fiber, fermented foods, and microbiome diversity, and dive into the exciting new research on specific probiotic strains that may help support blood sugar regulation, reduce cravings, and improve metabolic health. We also discuss what stress, travel, antibiotics, and modern life are doing to our microbiomes, what we can learn from centenarians, and why the future of women’s health may lie in understanding the bacteria living inside us.


Thanks to my sponsors:


This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.


Produced by Dear Media.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2026-08-05 56 min
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