59: Fecal Transplants, Helminthic Therapy, and the Microbiome with Dr. Piper Dobner

What if your gut health depends less on finding one perfect probiotic and more on restoring an entire ecosystem? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Dr. Piper Dobner, a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics, to explore the gut microbiome, helminthic therapy, and fecal microbiota transplantation.

Dr. Piper explains why the microbiome is a community of organisms working together, how helminthic therapy is discussed in relation to immune balance, and why careful dosing and monitoring matter. She also breaks down FMT delivery methods, donor screening, and the questions that still need better research.

What You’ll Learn

Why the gut microbiome is an ecosystem—not just a collection of individual strains

What helminthic therapy is and why a low-and-slow approach matters

How colonoscopic delivery, enemas, and frozen oral FMT capsules differ

What donor screening can involve

Why sleep, time in nature, and a supportive food environment matter to microbiome health

About Dr. Piper Dobner

Dr. Piper Dobner, NMD, MS, is a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics. Her official biography states that she has worked in the fecal transplant space for a decade and has treated patients with recurrent and resistant C. diff infection. She is the founder and physician at Biome Basics and Head of Science & Education at SFI Health.

Resources

Dr. Piper Dobner’s Website