Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gut feelings, trusting your gut, butterflies in your stomach: We have lots of expressions about how our brains and our bowels are intertwined. But how well do we understand our gut-brain connection? Which of those organs is actually in the driver's seat? How do they play a role in IBS, Parkinson’s, and depression?

Flora talked with neurogastroenterologists Emeran Mayer@EmeranMayerMD and Trisha Pasricha on stage at the 2026 Aspen Ideas Festival @aspeninstitute in Colorado to untangle the connection.

Listen to the full convo now on our podcast.