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INTERCONNECTED
EPISODE 08 / 10
A FILM ABOUT THE SYSTEMS WITHIN US

Revolutionary New Testsand Treatments

Examine emerging microbiome tools, artificial intelligence, and the questions shaping individualized care.

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IN THIS EPISODE

New tools emerging.
Questions for the future.

Use these ideas as a guide while you watch. They are educational prompts—not diagnoses or treatment claims.

  1. 01How researchers are investigating microbial patterns alongside cancer risk and treatment response.
  2. 02What artificial intelligence may contribute to the analysis of complex microbiome data.
  3. 03Why emerging treatment discussions must remain grounded in qualified clinical guidance.
  4. 04How the gut–skin axis is being studied in relation to conditions such as acne and eczema.
  5. 05What microbial research may reveal about the changing prevalence of childhood asthma.
Download the Episode 8 Read-Along GuideKeep the key ideas, questions, and episode notes in one place.
WHAT TO DO AFTER EPISODE 8

You have seen the bigger picture. Now give yourself a clear path forward.

Keep the complete series and learn the practical foundations in The Upstream Course with Dr. Shojai and Dr. Bland. Add personal testing and a guided review when you want to bring learning and personal data together.

Interconnected presents an ecological lens on health. Testing can provide information to discuss with qualified professionals alongside an individualized nutrition and lifestyle plan.

Choose Your Next Step ↓
INCLUDED IN PLATINUM + THE COMPLETE SYSTEM

The Upstream Course.
Your next chapter.

The series shows you the connections. The course gives you a structured way to learn what comes next.

Join Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Jeffrey Bland for 18 focused modules that turn complex gut-health ideas into a practical learning path. Understand the foundations, connect them to daily life, and prepare better questions for your health conversations.

A sequence, not another pile of information. Work through one clear phase at a time with companion workbooks to help you reflect and retain the ideas.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Six phases. A framework you can follow.

  1. 01Connect

    See the whole picture.

    Explore the relationships between your mouth, gut, immune system, stress response, and everyday habits.

  2. 02Remove

    Understand the inputs.

    Learn how food patterns, oral-health inputs, environmental exposures, and lifestyle stressors can affect the bigger picture.

  3. 03Replace

    Start with digestion.

    Understand chewing, saliva, stomach acid, enzymes, and bile—and the foundations that support effective digestion.

  4. 04Reinoculate

    Learn how to support diversity.

    Put food diversity, prebiotics, probiotics, and fermented foods into context instead of chasing the next trend.

  5. 05Repair

    Make room for recovery.

    Explore barrier support, nervous-system regulation, sleep, movement, and the daily practices that support recovery.

  6. 06Rebalance

    Build habits that last.

    Bring the lessons together through flexible routines, food reintroduction principles, and a sustainable long-term approach.

Keep the inspiration. Build the foundation.

The full course is included in both learning packages—not an extra purchase at checkout.

Series + course · $199Complete System · $499

These packages include The Upstream Course, not the separate Upstream Navigator platform. The course is education and does not diagnose conditions, prescribe individualized treatment, or replace qualified medical care.

WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Choose what fits
where you are now.

Choose the complete series with the 18-module Upstream Course, personal testing with a guided review, or all three together. Platinum is your digital learning path; the Complete System adds testing and a private 60-minute consultation.

PATH 01 · SERIES + COURSE

Interconnected Series Platinum

Included: The Upstream Course

18 modules with Dr. Shojai and Dr. Bland. Six digital workbooks.

Explore the course ↓
Choose this if“I want to keep the series and learn what to do next with Dr. Shojai and Dr. Bland.”

Go beyond watching. Get the complete Interconnected series plus The Upstream Course: 18 practical modules with Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Jeffrey Bland, all in one digital learning package.

What’s included

  • The Upstream Course: all 18 core modules
  • Six digital course workbooks, one for each learning phase
  • Permanent digital access to all 10 Interconnected episodes
  • Digital transcripts and audio episodes
  • Digital Interconnected 7 Step Action Plan Companion Guide
  • Director’s Cut with uncut expert footage
  • Digital bonus guides, videos, and research updates

$199 one time

One-time purchase · fully digital · learn at your own pace

Get the Series + Course

Secure checkout · shop.theurbanmonk.com

PATH 02 · TEST

Testing + Consultation

Choose this if“I want personal data and a guided results review before choosing what to do next.”

An at-home testing path with a results report and a private conversation focused on understanding the available information.

What’s included

  • KBMO FIT22 food-sensitivity panel
  • Gut Barrier Permeability Panel
  • Full results report with clinical interpretation
  • One private 60-minute consultation with a qualified health coach

$399 one time

One-time payment · US shipping · results follow laboratory processing

Get the Test + Consultation

Secure checkout · shop.theurbanmonk.com

COMMON QUESTIONS

Clarity before
commitment.

Review the most common questions about access, testing, consultations, and policies before choosing your next step.

Can I continue watching before choosing a paid path?

Yes. Each episode remains an education-first experience. Choose a paid path when you want permanent series access with The Upstream Course, personal testing support, or the complete package together.

What is included in Interconnected Series Platinum?

For $199, Platinum includes permanent digital access to all 10 Interconnected episodes and The Upstream Course: 18 self-paced modules with Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Jeffrey Bland, plus six digital course workbooks. You also receive digital transcripts, audio episodes, the digital 7 Step Action Plan Companion Guide, the Director’s Cut, and digital bonus materials. Platinum is a fully digital learning package; testing and a consultation are not included in this tier.

What will I learn in The Upstream Course?

The 18 core modules follow six phases: Connect, Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair, and Rebalance. Learn how the oral–gut connection, digestion, food, microbiome support, stress, recovery, and daily habits fit together. Six digital workbooks help you reflect on the lessons and prepare better questions for a qualified professional.

Is The Upstream Course the same as Upstream Navigator?

No. These packages include The Upstream Course, the focused 18-module educational foundation. Upstream Navigator is a separate ongoing learning ecosystem; its broader curriculum, research tools, and AI learning companion are not included. The course is self-paced education, not a software subscription or an individualized treatment plan.

Which tests are included in the testing path?

The current testing offer lists the KBMO FIT22 food-sensitivity panel and the Gut Barrier Permeability Panel. Results should be discussed with an appropriately qualified health professional and are not a diagnosis from this website.

What is included in the consultation?

Both the standalone testing path and the Complete System include one private 60-minute consultation with a qualified health coach. In the Complete System, that consultation is included once—not duplicated as a second call.

Why choose the Complete System?

For $499, you get the complete series, the full 18-module Upstream Course with six digital workbooks, both testing panels, the results report, and one private 60-minute consultation with a qualified health coach. It combines the $199 Platinum learning package and the $399 testing path, saving $99 compared with purchasing them separately.

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INTERCONNECTED

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The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult a qualified professional about questions regarding your health and well-being.