How Culture Shapes Your Microbiome... & What Science Is Learning From It with Tim Mak

“Is Your Skincare Routine Damaging the Natural Ecosystem on Your Skin?” with Dr. Kristin Neumann

Is your skincare routine killing the very microbes trying to protect you? In this episode of Science Genies, host Alicia Joan dives into the invisible world of your skin microbiome with microbiologist Dr. Kristin Neumann. From acne and eczema to gut-skin connections and probiotic skincare—this episode uncovers how your everyday habits shape the health of your body’s largest organ. 🔬 What you’ll learn:Why over-washing may be wrecking your skin * The truth about sebum, your skin’s natural oil (and food for microbes) * How diet, stress, and gut health impact skin inflammation * Why probiotic skincare might be overhyped—and what to look for * What eczema and acne have to do with genes, hormones, and lifestyle 🎧 If you’ve struggled with skin issues or just want clearer, healthier skin—this one’s for you. 🔗 Subscribe, share, and drop a comment with your favorite insight.🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4U8p7jDPWHJ4NFgTwoDP65 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-genies/id1804344972 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfzR3q_jumXvZ-8jVBY3wMw 📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencegenies/

“Multivitamins, AI & Your Microbiome: What’s Actually Worth Taking"

Can a multivitamin really improve your gut health? And is AI going to replace your nutritionist?In this short clip from Science Genies, microbiologist Dr. Tim Mak breaks down:When multivitamins help—and when they don’tHow gut testing kits use AI and DNA sequencing to give you supplement adviceWhy diet matters more than you think (but access matters too)The real role of nutraceuticals in balancing your lifestyle🎧 A simple, practical conversation on navigating health advice in the age of personalized nutrition.

How Fiber and Resistant Starch Shape Your Gut—and Your Blood Sugar?

In this 10-minute clip from Science Genies, Dr. Mindy Patterson breaks down why fiber and resistant starch are more than just nutrition buzzwords—they’re crucial fuel for your microbiome. You’ll learn: - The difference between soluble and insoluble fiber - Why green bananas and cold potatoes are surprisingly gut-friendly - How gut bacteria turn fiber into metabolites that lower blood sugar and support digestionEasy swaps to get more “microbe food” into your meals 🎧 This segment is from our full episode on the microbiome and metabolic health—listen to the full version wherever you get your podcasts!

Feeling low on energy? It might not be your sleep or your coffee… it could be your gut.

In this clip from our full episode with Dr. Chris Damman, we break down how your microbiome fuels your metabolism, mitochondria, and muscle recovery. You’ll learn: ✔️ What happens when your gut microbes get hangry ✔️ How fiber + polyphenols = energy fuel ✔️ Why exercise helps your gut—and vice versa ✔️ The magic of butyrate (and what foods feed it)

How Culture Shapes Your Microbiome... & What Science Is Learning From It with Tim Mak

What happens to your gut when you move from one part of the world to another? 🌍 How do culture, food, and lifestyle shape our internal ecosystem—and can science help us make better choices? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Mak of Trilliome to talk about how our microbiome adapts to change, how AI is revolutionizing personalized health, and why fiber and food diversity matter more than ever. 🧬 We also explore nutraceuticals—what they are, and how they might be the future of gut health. 🔗 Learn more at sciencegenies.com [https://sciencegenies.com] 🎙️ Hosted by Alicia Joan Subscribe now on Spotify & YouTube, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for updates!