Andrea McBeth, ND on the Science Behind Thaena - 34

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Andrea McBeth, ND — co-founder and CEO of Thaena — to explore the powerful idea that humans are ecosystems. Andrea breaks down the science of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, explaining why the real magic may lie in the microbial signals our bodies depend on. Together, they discuss how modern life erodes microbial biodiversity and what it means to restore resilience through postbiotic support like ThaenaBiotic®. It’s a bold, fascinating conversation about poop, postbiotics, and the future of humans healing humans.

Topics Discussed:

• Thaena’s core idea — humans are ecosystems: how modern life can erode microbial biodiversity and resilience, and why restoring postbiotic signals may help ecosystems recover (“Humans Healing Humans”).
• Postbiotics explained (and why they matter): how prebiotics feed microbes, probiotics are the microbes, and postbiotics are the signaling molecules microbes produce—described as the “language” that communicates with human cells throughout the body.
• Microbiome loss + rebuilding resilience: “mass extinction” of microbial diversity in modern life (diet, hygiene, antibiotics, C-sections), plus practical ways to protect and restore your ecosystem—fiber, lifestyle, stress/sleep, and reducing microbe-harming exposures when possible.

Thaena's Website: https://thaena.com

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https://bioloungepdx.com

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https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

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