Is Your Gut Leaking? Signs of Dysbiosis and How to Fix It with Dr. Sam Madeira
Welcome to the Triple P Life Podcast!
It is 2026 and chronic illness is on the rise, but the root cause might be hiding in your digestive system. In this episode, Dr. Jay LaGuardia sits down with Dr. Sam Madeira, Clinical Science Liaison at Microbiome Labs, to discuss the “postmodern grind” and how stress, toxins, and diet are destroying our gut health. If you have ever felt like you are doing all the right things but not seeing results, this conversation reveals the missing link.
Dr. Sam breaks down the critical difference between eating and assimilating nutrients, explaining why digestion impacts everything from your immune system to your mental health. You will learn how to assess your own gut health using the Bristol Stool Chart, the connection between dysbiosis and anxiety, and a specific protocol using spore-based probiotics to repair leaky gut and restore vitality.
Key Takeaways:
• You are not just what you eat; you are what you assimilate. Nutrient deficiency often stems from poor absorption rather than poor diet.
• The “postmodern lifestyle”—including chronic stress, screen time, and processed chemicals—is a primary driver of gut dysbiosis.
• Gut health is directly linked to mental health; issues like anxiety and brain fog can often be traced back to inflammation in the microbiome.
• The Bristol Stool Chart is a free, effective tool for daily self-assessment of your digestive health.
• Healing a leaky gut often requires a multi-step approach: reconditioning with spore-based probiotics, reinforcing with prebiotics, and rebuilding the mucosal lining.
• Advocate for yourself in medical settings; if you aren’t improving, ask for functional testing like a comprehensive stool analysis.
Ready to stop merely existing and start truly thriving? Listen now and take the first step toward reclaiming your power and creating the life you deserve!
Content Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Welcome Dr. Sam Madeira
01:45 Eating vs. Assimilation: The Vital Difference
04:30 The Postmodern Grind: Causes of Gut Dysbiosis
08:15 Histamine, Autoimmunity, and Chemical Exposure
12:50 Defining Dysbiosis and the Microbiome
14:40 The Gut-Brain Axis: Depression and Anxiety Links
19:00 How to Assess Your Gut: Testing & Observation
21:30 Using the Bristol Stool Chart at Home
25:45 What is a Healthy Bowel Movement?
27:40 Total Gut Restoration Protocol Explained
33:20 Why Traditional Medicine Often Misses Gut Health
39:50 Final Thoughts and Resources
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About the author, Dr. Jay LaGuardia
Dr. Jay LaGuardia has spent over 20 years teaching, coaching, and training patients and chiropractors alike the keys to a better life. Having built several successful business, and improved the health and quality of life of thousands of patients, Dr. Jay LaGuardia now focuses on helping people from all walks of life to achieve all their hopes and dreams.