The Jordan Harbinger Show 610: Bill Sullivan | Pleased to Meet Me
Jan 11, 2022
Bill Sullivan, a professor at Indiana University and author of "Pleased to Meet Me," dives into the fascinating world of epigenetics. He explains how behaviors and environmental factors can alter gene expression and even affect future generations. Discover why identical twins grow apart over the years, and learn about how endocrine disruptors like plastics are reshaping health. Sullivan also explores the microbiome's impact on mental health and how childhood trauma can lead to lasting changes. It's an eye-opening look at the science shaping who we are!
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Endocrine Disruptors
- Endocrine disruptors, found in plastics, mimic hormones and disrupt the endocrine system.
- They are 'forever chemicals' impacting our bodies and future generations.
Fetal Programming and Poverty
- Fetal programming: unborn babies are epigenetically altered by parents' socioeconomic status.
- Poverty creates lasting damage, impacting a child's stress and aggression regulation.
Microbiome and Depression
- Germ-free mice given microbiomes from depressed humans showed depression symptoms.
- This links the human microbiome to mental health, like depression.
