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Is Your Gut Controlling Your Mood? Dr. Steven Gundry on the Microbiome-Brain Connection

Apr 14, 2025

Dr. Steven Gundry, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and founder of the Center for Restorative Medicine, discusses the fascinating connection between gut health and mental well-being. He reveals how gut bacteria influence mood and cognition, turning the stomach into a surprising player in mental health. The conversation covers the modified carnivore diet, the benefits of fermented foods, and the detrimental effects of glyphosate on gut microbes. Listeners learn how dietary choices can empower them to enhance their microbiome and improve mental health.

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Quick takeaways

The gut microbiome significantly influences mental health, with imbalances linked to conditions like depression and anxiety, necessitating dietary interventions for improvement.

Dr. Gundry advocates for a modified carnivore diet and fasting as effective strategies to restore gut health and enhance overall well-being.

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The Impact of Gut Microbiome on Mental Health

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in influencing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Research indicates that an imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to increased instances of these psychological and aging-related disorders. Various methods, including dietary changes and fasting, can help restore gut health, potentially alleviating symptoms of mental health challenges. Dr. Gundry suggests that understanding the relationship between gut health and mental well-being may radically shift how we approach these mental health issues.

Intro

6min

Gut Health and Mental Wellbeing

8min

The Impact of Microbiome on Mind and Body

13min

Understanding the Microbiome and Its Impact on Hunger and Health

5min

The Impact of Fermented Foods and Glyphosate on Gut Health

16min

Fasting, Microbes, and Moon Cycles

8min

Transforming Shame into Empowerment through Gut Health

2min

Restoring the Microbiome: A Journey

5min

Dr. Steven Gundry spills the bacterial-beans on his book, "The Gut Brain Paradox," revealing how your belly's tiny tenants control your mood swings and brainpower. Think your tummy is just for digestion? Think again! It's the mastermind behind your mental mojo, influencing everything from the blues to those brain fog moments. Dr. Gundry explains his modified carnivore diet - yes, you can still enjoy some cheesy goodness and meaty delights, but hold the glyphosate. Get ready to rethink your next meal as we uncover the connection between your gut and your grey matter. Spoiler alert: your brain might just be taking orders from your belly!

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Steven R. Gundry, MD, is the director of the International Heart and Lung Institute in Palm Springs, California, and the founder and director of the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. After a distinguished surgical career as a professor and chairman of cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University, Dr. Gundry changed his focus to curing modern diseases via dietary changes. His bestselling books include Gut Check, Unlocking the Keto Code, The Energy Paradox, The Plant Paradox Family Cookbook, The Longevity Paradox, The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy, The Plant Paradox Cookbook, and The Plant Paradox, and has written more than three hundred articles published in peer-reviewed journals on using diet and supplements to eliminate heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, and multiple other diseases. He is the host of the top-ranked nutrition podcast The Dr. Gundry Podcast and founder of Gundry MD, a wellness brand.

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