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What do sleep, mucus, and, plant diversity have in common? They're all important aspects of a healthy gut and immune system, which is what I connect the dots on today with my guest-friend and sister MD, Dr. Robynne Chutkan. In this episode, Robynne and I dive deep into gut health with some very important and actionable takeaways. Right in time for cold and flu season, and all year round. You'll walk away from this episode with so much knowledge and insight into keeping you and your family's microbiome and immune system healthy!   Robynne and I discuss:  Dr. Chutkan's experience in medical school and how she became excited to enter the field of gastroenterology  Dr. Chutkan's experience having a sick baby and finding the root cause of her ailments by digging into her medical history  Advice for mothers wanting to support their children's microbiome  Why sleep is SO important for gut health and immunity  How the gastrointestinal system works and w