Hey, Heal Squad! This week we’re diving deep into gut health with the brilliant Dr. Steven Gundry, cardiothoracic surgeon turned bestselling author and gut-health pioneer. Dr. Gundry breaks down why gut bugs are the real MVPs of your health, and how most of us are accidentally feeding the wrong ones. He explains how hidden triggers like lectins, sugar alcohols, and even “clean” foods are disrupting your microbiome, keeping you stuck in the inflammation spiral. PLUS, we get into why gut health affects your brain, mood, and even weight… but also shares the small changes that make a big difference. From what to ditch to what to eat more of, this conversation will help you simplify gut healing and feel better, faster. Let’s reset that gut & tune in!!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  You're feeding the wrong gut bugs. Most of us unknowingly nourish harmful bacteria by eating foods like oats, tomatoes, or sugar alcohols, which disrupt the microbiome and drive inflammation, fatigue, and brain fog. Lectins are triggering inflammation. These plant proteins (found in “healthy” foods like beans and nightshades) can damage the gut lining and lead to autoimmune issues, leaky gut, and chronic disease, especially when your gut is already compromised. Gut health is brain health. Your gut bugs produce key neurotransmitters and regulate inflammation. When the wrong bugs take over, it impacts mood, focus, and even motivation. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi   code: SQUAD EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist DR. STEVEN GUNDRY RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/ Website: https://gundrymd.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20785958  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.