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Motivating Your Microbiome: Cancer Expert Joins Saranne
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes back Jacqui Bryan, a certified nutrition specialist and whole health educator, for an exploration of one of the latest breakthroughs in microbiome research: Akkermansia mucinophila. This episode uncovers why Akkermansia is being called the “hotshot” of gut bacteria and what makes it so vital, especially for those rebuilding gut health after cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Saranne shares her personal struggles with gut recovery as a Stage IV cancer survivor, while Jacqui explains how Akkermansia supports the gut lining, strengthens immunity, and influences everything from metabolic health to mood. With a mix of scientific insight and humor, they highlight practical, food-based strategies to naturally support Akkermansia, caution against unvetted supplements, and stress the importance of collaboration with your medical team. 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series Finalist Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025, and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation: https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest: https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest: https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage: https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free Comedy…