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My Bacteria | Weekly Update

Every week, the "My Bacteria | Weekly Update" podcast brings you a concise, science-backed dive into the world of bacteria, the microbiome, and your health. We combine the latest breakthroughs in microbiology with practical tips on gut health, probiotics, and mindfulness so you can optimize your well-being, informed by rigorous research. What to expect: - Top News on Bacteria: From emerging antibiotic resistance to cutting-edge probiotic developments. - Microbiome Insights: How your gut

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27:36

The Invisible Enemy: Microplastics in the Microbiome

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/10/26

Microplastics have quietly become part of our bodies, found in water, food, blood, and even the brain. But their most profound impact may lie within the gut. Tiny plastic particles interact with the intestinal microbiome, disrupting its delicate balance and triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune reactions.This episode explores how microplastics alter the gut microbiota, how these changes may contribute to metabolic and neurological disorders, and what current research

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33:07

Can you really change your microbiome?

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/10/18

Is your microbiome predetermined, or can you shape it through diet and lifestyle?Fiber, probiotics, antibiotics, or even stool transplants – there are many ways to shape the microbiome. But which of these actually work, which are only short-term solutions, and where does the resilience of our intestinal flora reach its limits? This episode highlights the latest findings on the intestinal microbiome, oral flora, and skin microbiota. Critical, fact-based, and clearly classified: How much

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24:28

Breath of Life: Can Airborne Bacteria Influence Our...

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/10/11

A podcast by Dr. Jiri Snaidr exploring the hidden world of microorganisms that shape our lives. Episode We inhale them every day – tiny, invisible forms of life carried by every breath of air we take. This episode dives into the fascinating world of airborne microbes: how they influence our microbiome, which types float around us, and why their diversity can affect our health, allergies, and immune system. From city smog to mountain air – the composition of the microbial cloud surrounding

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33:32

Oxidative Stress: The Measures That Truly Protect

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/10/04

Free radicals in everyday life are an invisible threat. In this episode of My Bacteria – Weekly Updateyou’ll hear which measures truly protect your health.Oxygen is essential for life – yet it can also turn into a destructive force when free radicals attack cells, proteins, and DNA. The body has its defenses, but they often need support. This episode explores the most effective measures to reduce oxidative stress and strengthen resilience. Nutrition is key: polyphenols, vitamins, and trace

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29:23

Poisonous oxygen: How your microbiome protects you

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/09/27

A breath brings both life and poison. Free radicals cause destructive oxidative stress in your cells. But your microbiome fights invisibly for you and your health.Oxygen – the elixir of life and, at the same time, a treacherous poison. Without it, there would be no breath, no life. But the same force that drives our cells also puts them under constant attack: free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause oxidative stress, which accelerates aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's,

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38:38

Sucralose - the sweet poison

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/09/20

Sucralose is marketed as a calorie-free sugar substitute and found in countless diet and light products. Yet growing scientific evidence shows it may disrupt the gut microbiome, trigger inflammation, and alter metabolic pathways.This episode explores how sucralose interacts with the body, the risks it poses to gut health, and why even small amounts can have significant effects. A science-based look at what this means for our nutrition and long-term well-being.

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24:01

How your microbiome influences your sleep

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/09/13

Your sleep is more connected to your microbiome than you might think. Gut bacteria influence your sleep quality, immune system, and even your mood through the gut-brain axis. When this delicate balance is disrupted, it can lead to sleep disorders, inflammation, and inner restlessness.In this episode, you’ll discover how bacteria and the brain communicate through biochemical signals, why healthy sleep is almost impossible without the microbiome, and which scientific insights are reshaping

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31:05

Mouthwash and Microbiome

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/09/06

Fresh breath often feels like the ultimate sign of cleanliness. But what if mouthwash destroys more than it protects? Beneath the surface lies a fragile system: the oral microbiome. It shapes oral health, influences the immune system, and reaches far beyond the mouth itself.This episode explores the hidden interplay between mouthwash and microbiome: how alcohol-based rinses can disrupt microbial balance, why oral dysbiosis fuels opportunistic bacteria like Fusobacterium nucleatum and

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28:44

Playing with Hormones - Microbiome and Hormones

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/08/30

In this episode, we explore the intriguing interplay between the microbiome and sex hormones—a connection that reaches far beyond digestion or immunity. The gut microbiome does not merely reflect hormonal signals; it actively shapes hormone levels, and evidence suggests that this relationship may underlie conditions like osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, or even ovarian cancer.Discover why male and female microbiomes differ, how estrogen decline after menopause may accelerate bone

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31:50

Sun. Skin. Microbiome. Is sunlight radiation harmful...

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/08/23

Sun. Skin. Microbiome. When sun rays touch our skin, much more happens than just tanning or sunburn. They interfere with DNA repair, modulate the immune system, boost vitamin D synthesis, and alter the community of our bacteria.This episode explains how the sun shapes the skin microbiome and also the gut microbiome, why diversity is protective, and why today's fixation on sun protection is a risky misconception.

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27:10

When stress rules the gut

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/08/16

A delicate network of stress, gut microbiome, and mood—few things influence our well-being as subtly yet powerfully as this.In this episode, we take a closer look at the connection between chronic stress and the gut. How does our digestive tract send signals that influence our emotional balance? And how do depressive moods arise when the gut flora gets out of sync? We follow the path from cortisol spikes through the intestinal wall to the brain and explore how satisfaction can be

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18:59

Movement for gut bacteria: sports and microbiome

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/08/09

Can you imagine that every step you take is not only good for your body, but also for your gut bacteria? That's exactly what happens! This episode is all about the fascinating effects of exercise on your gut microbiome. You'll learn how regular activity increases the diversity and vitality of your gut flora, can reduce inflammation, and why even short sessions can improve your gut health. We'll show you the science behind what exactly happens in your gut when you exercise, how the gut-brain

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26:18

Gut-Brain-Axis: How bacteria control our emotions

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/08/02

Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that remarkably shape and influence our brain. This episode explores the fascinating connection between the gut microbiome and the architecture of our brain. We dive into how gut bacteria can affect our mood, emotions, and even our personality. Highlighting recent studies and cutting-edge scientific discoveries, we uncover the vital role these microbes play in mental health, stress management, and cognitive development. A captivating journey

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32:08

Antibiotics – the molecular atomic bombs

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/07/26

Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle cures against infections—but could these broad-spectrum drugs be acting as molecular atomic bombs against our microbiome?Drawing on powerful examples, this episode explores how antibiotics frequently fail to fully heal, instead triggering lasting damage—from loss of microbial diversity to dangerous antibiotic resistance, such as with Clostridium difficile. A critical look into the hidden costs of antibiotic overuse and the urgent need for a shift in

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16:38

The vaginal microbiome

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/07/19

Dive into the fascinating world of the vaginal microbiome and discover why maintaining a healthy bacterial balance is crucial for every woman’s well-being. In this episode, you’ll learn which microorganisms shape the vaginal flora, how imbalances occur, and the essential role lactobacilli play in protecting against infections.Packed with insightful science, you’ll also uncover the key factors influencing the vaginal microbiome and how it can be sustainably stabilized. A captivating

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17:14

The outdated detection method

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/07/12

Imagine you are standing in a huge dark warehouse full of objects, but with a simple flashlight you can only see a tiny section at a time. This is how bacteria are detected using traditional cultivation methods. Most of it remains in the dark.But new methods such as Gesonden, PCR, and sequencing are like suddenly turning on the lights in the warehouse. Areas that were previously invisible suddenly become visible, and our image of bacteria changes fundamentally. We realize how diverse and

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11:30

Bacteria are the good ones

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/07/05

Bacteria are with you every step of the way and are key to health, well being, and a more sustainable everyday life. In this episode you enter a world where bacteria are much more than germs. They are valuable partners for your body, your mind, and the environment. Discover how a diverse microbiome can strengthen your immune system, support digestion and metabolism, and even influence your mood. Bacteria are also essential for nature and nutrition. Gain practical insights and surprising

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13:37

Viruses are not our enemies

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/06/27

Viruses are present everywhere and shape life in ways that remained unnoticed for a long time. This episode explores the silent influence of viruses, not as enemies but as driving forces for biological diversity and innovation. It highlights how viruses have shaped our evolution, left their marks in our genetic code, and continue to act as powerful agents of genetic change. The episode offers fascinating insights into the virosphere, the role of endogenous retroviruses, and the close

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9:14

We Are Bacteria: Rethinking Human Health

My Bacteria | Weekly Update ·

2025/06/18

Did you know that your body harbors more bacteria than cells? In this episode, we take a fresh look at what really makes us who we are and why our well-being is much more closely linked to microbes than you might think. Discover how our daily lives, our health, and even our personalities are intertwined with the microbiome. And find out why it's worth taking care of your “inner team.”

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