The guest in this episode is Dr. Andrea McBeth, the CEO of Thaena , who talks about postbiotics and their role in addressing health imbalances. The podcast emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare provider before making any changes to one's health routine. Dr. McBeth has dedicated this episode to Lesbians Who Tech https://lesbianswhotech.org/about/ and if we reach 300 plays in the first 30 days of launch a donation will be made in honor of Dr. McBeth to Lesbians Who tech.
See special link to Thaena in the comment section.
Summary of key insights from the episode
- 💡 The concept of postbiotics, which are small molecules and metabolites produced by bacteria, is an emerging field of study in the microbiome space.
- 💡 Thaena a postbiotic supplement developed by Dr. Andrea McBeth's company, takes a unique approach by using sterilized stool as a source to create a complex mixture of postbiotics.
- 💡 Donor selection for postbiotic supplements is crucial, and Thaena has strict criteria in place to ensure the health and safety of their donors.
- 💡 Postbiotics have shown potential in addressing various health imbalances, including gut health, brain health, and immune function.
- 💡 Thaena is focused on gathering data and feedback from users to better understand the effects and potential applications of postbiotics.
- 💡 Individualized approaches to healthcare are important, as the microbiome and its response to interventions can vary greatly between individuals.
- 💡 The study of postbiotics and their impact on health is still in its early stages, but the potential for their use in supporting overall health and wellness is promising.
00:00 Welcome to the One Thing Podcast
00:43 Introducing Dr. Andrea Macbeth: A Deep Dive into Postbiotics
01:09 The Revolutionary World of Thaena Biotic
01:30 Exploring the Science and Impact of Postbiotics
04:35 The Journey from Scientist to Naturopathic Doctor
07:32 The Unique Approach of Thaena to Postbiotics
12:42 Understanding the Microbiome and Postbiotics
16:36 Personalizing Gut Health: Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
28:35 Finding and Qualifying Donors for Thaena
45:35 Final Thoughts and How to Access Thaena Products
About Dr McBeth:
Andrea McBeth, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur and activist dedicated to building products that reduce suffering while also challenging healthcare systems to reimagine what it means to heal. The CEO and co-founder of Thaena®, Andrea views wellness through the lens of the microbiota, emphasizing the relationship between gut health and overall health.
Thaena®, pronounced | thay-nah |, is a female-founded, Pacific Northwest-based company and the proud creators of ThaenaBiotic®, the world's first stool-derived postbiotic supplement. Our mission is simple: To use science, radical innovation, and the microbiome to help people feel better. We believe in using the innate wisdom of the human body to shift the paradigms of medicine by expanding access to microbiome supports and putting postbiotics on the map.
