Biochemistry
drives behavior.
The way you feel, think, and perform reflects a conversation between your microbiome, gut, heart, and brain.
I’m Dr. Shawn Talbott. My mission is to make that complex science practical—through professional education, personalized coaching, and an AI coach built around my own books, lectures, videos, and scientific content.
Scientist. Author. Educator. Athlete.
One science. Three ways to put it to work.
Choose the experience that fits your goals, your budget, and the level of support you want—from self-guided digital coaching to professional education to personalized one-on-one coaching.
ACC
Your AI Coach. My Science.
ACC is an AI-guided digital coaching experience built around my own books, lectures, videos, blogs, and educational work—not generic AI wellness advice.
- Rich DIY option with daily guidance and content
- 3-month plan: $99 • Annual plan: $297
- 24/7 AI-guided support grounded in my science
CMWC
One clear professional offer for those seeking the Certified Mental Wellness Coach credential, 16 CEUs, or both.
- Self-paced professional curriculum
- Evidence-based microbiome–gut–heart–brain science
- Community and educational interaction
CBC
Your most personalized Connected Brain experience, combining weekly direct coaching with digital support between sessions.
- 12-week personalized coaching program
- Weekly one-on-one guidance and integrated strategy
- ACC membership included throughout the program
For busy leaders: A science-based approach to sustained focus, resilience, and performance without treating burnout as a badge of honor.
Brain. Body. Biome.
One interconnected biology influencing mood, energy, resilience, and performance.
The brain, body, and microbiome communicate through interconnected neural, immune, endocrine, and metabolic pathways.
Evidence in the lab. Experience in the real world.
I’ve spent my career translating nutritional biochemistry and nutritional psychology into practical ways to support mood, stress resilience, energy, sleep, and performance.
From the lecture stage to endurance events, my work is grounded in a simple belief: understanding our biology can help us make choices that change our behavior and how we feel.
Scientist. Author. Educator. Athlete. Different roles, one Connected Brain philosophy.
The Connected Brain library
Science you can understand—and put into practice. Explore masterclasses, articles, and educational visuals that turn complex biology into usable insight.
Why You’re Tired—But Wired
A foundational piece on stress physiology, energy, and the mismatch between feeling depleted and staying activated.
Glycine and the Biology of Better Nights
Explore how glycine relates to temperature regulation and the biology of sleep.
Your Brain Is Connected. Your Mental Health Is, Too.
Explore the connections between your biology, daily habits, and mental wellness.
The science behind the story.
From The Secret of Vigor to Mental Fitness and the upcoming Wild Medicine, my books explore the biology behind energy, emotions, resilience, and the natural world.
These books are the foundations of my teaching and coaching—not a fourth pathway to work with me.
Wild Medicine releases January 12, 2027.
Wild Medicine: the story continues.
The plants get us to the destination. The science makes us think. The people make us care.
Watch the evolving sizzle reel for a proposed documentary series exploring traditional remedies, modern science, and the people behind the plants.
Human coaching, supported by your digital coach.
With CBC, the 12-week relationship doesn’t begin and end with a weekly session. Clients also receive access to ACC, so they can continue learning, checking in, and applying the Connected Brain framework between coaching conversations.
CBC includes:
- Weekly one-on-one coaching over 12 weeks
- Personalized strategy for mood, energy, stress, and sleep
- ACC access included throughout the program
- Science-based guidance grounded in Dr. Talbott’s own content
Have a question? Ask Dr. Talbott.
Questions about food and mood, sleep, stress, the microbiome, or mental fitness? Send yours—it may inspire a future “You Asked. The Science Answers.” webinar, article, or Instagram post.
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