Dr. Steven Gundry on Leaky Gut, Inflammation, Cravings, and the Gut-Brain Connection: Why All Disease (and Healing) Begins in the Gut
This is StRest! Kerstin Lindquist welcomes renowned cardiac surgeon, author, and gut-health pioneer Dr. Steven Gundry for a deep-dive into the powerful connection between your gut and your brain—and how fixing one can transform the other.
Together, they explore the full lifespan of gut health, from fetal microbiome development and birth methods to menopause, autoimmune disease, brain fog, and aging. Dr. Gundry reveals why "all death begins in the gut", how leaky gut is silently driving chronic inflammation, and why many so-called “healthy foods” may be making things worse.
You’ll hear Gundry’s take on why most Americans are vitamin D deficient, what he actually recommends when it comes to supplements, and how fermented foods, prebiotics, and postbiotics play a key role in rebuilding your gut wall. He breaks down the real science behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic—and why he refuses to prescribe them. Plus, you’ll learn why cravings aren’t a matter of willpower but the direct influence of your gut microbiome, and what to do about it.
Kombucha myths, hidden glyphosate in American wheat, autoimmune recoveries, protein powder red flags, and even olive oil philosophy—this conversation spans the science and soul of what it means to live well, think clearly, and feel whole again.
Whether you're battling inflammation, trying to improve your memory, struggling with sugar cravings, or looking for natural longevity tools, this episode will give you actionable next steps—and the deeper “why” behind them.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Why “all death begins in the gut”
✅ The truth about cravings: microbiome control vs. willpower
✅ Vitamin D, inflammation, and immune calm
✅ Why healing leaky gut takes 9–12 months
✅ How to feed your gut buddies (prebiotics, postbiotics, fermented foods)
✅ What GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) are really doing to your body
✅ The truth about yogurt, kombucha, seed oils, and “healthy” foods
✅ Why Gundry prescribes dogs
✅ The role of glyphosate, chemicals, and American food policy
✅ Why Gundry takes 150 supplements and 10,000 IU of Vitamin D daily
Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Why all death begins in the gut
02:00 – From heart surgery to supplements: Dr. Gundry’s unconventional path
04:30 – Gut health starts before birth: Microbiome, birth, and breastfeeding
08:15 – Leaky gut, chronic inflammation, and the rise of brain fog
12:30 – Hormones, menopause, and how the microbiome controls your mood
16:15 – Vitamin D, immune regulation, and Gundry’s high-dose strategy
22:00 – Prebiotics, postbiotics, and what your gut bugs really want
28:15 – Cravings, GLP-1 drugs, and Gundry’s take on Ozempic
35:40 – Protein myths, olive oil truth, and the dangers in our food supply
44:30 – Dogs, cold plunges, supplements, and how to actually live longer
Work with Kerstin
📅 Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
💡 Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources
Apollo Neuro – A wearable designed to improve resilience and manage stress.
The Gut-Brain Paradox
The Plant Paradox
Vital Reds
More About Dr. Steven Gundry
Website: DrGundry.com
Instagram: @drstevengundry
Podcast: The Dr. Gundry Podcast
Products: Gundry MD
More about Kerstin
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