Hello Heal Squad! For today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Steven Gundry and we are learning all about the gut. For part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Gundry shares the story of a life-changing encounter with a patient he refers to as Big Ed and how this sparked his mission of teaching people to not need to see doctors by taking care of their gut. Dr. Gundry also gives us more insight into diseases like celiac and the surprising link between risk-takers and the bacteria toxoplasmosis. We learn more about what is being left out of the medical school classrooms due to pharmaceutical influence and the dos and don'ts of optimal gut health and the effect it has on every aspect of our lives. From leaky gut syndrome to the mind-boggling surface area of the gut, Dr. Gundry's expertise will motivate you to start taking your gut health seriously. Make sure to come back for part 2 where Dr. Gundry reveals some shocking realities about oat products, how to work with our gut, and sources for different prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.  Healers & Heal-Liners Research shows that the practicing physician is 20 years behind current knowledge Every human being with an autoimmune disease has leaky gut Risk takers are commonly infected with the bacteria toxoplasmosis All disease begins in the gut Almost everything that is going to happens to us, good and bad, is controlled by the microbiome and the integrity of the wall of the gut Learn more about Dr. Steven Gundry Websites: https://gundrymd.com/ and https://drgundry.com/ Get Your Copy of ‘Gut Check’: https://www.amazon.com/Gut-Check-Microbiome-Transform-Emotional/dp/0062911775 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ 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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.