Dr. Steven Gundry: The Gut-Brain Paradox and How Your Gut May Be Shaping Your Personality

This week, Elizabeth is joined by Dr. Steven Gundry, renowned former cardiothoracic surgeon, New York Times bestselling author, and gut health pioneer. He’s back with his ninth book, The Gut-Brain Paradox , and in this episode, they dive into the surprising connection between your gut microbiome and mental health. Dr. Gundry shares his fascinating journey from top heart surgeon to functional medicine trailblazer and opens up about what inspired his latest research. He and Elizabeth discuss how your gut bacteria may influence not just your digestion, but your cravings, your mood, and even your personality. He also breaks down his favorite foods for supporting a healthy microbiome, his take on fermented foods, and why he says everyone needs a dog. Episodes Here Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | Instagram Steven Gundry: Website | The Gut-Brain Paradox

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Dr. Steven Gundry: The Gut-Brain Paradox and How Your Gut May Be Shaping Your Personality is an episode from Live Purely with Elizabeth by Elizabeth Stein.

This episode is 00:30:42 long.

This episode was published on Aug 6, 2025.

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