Do you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re excited? Feel nauseated when you’re nervous? Get a knot in your gut when you're worried something bad is going to happen? Then you’ve experienced what’s called the gut-brain axis: a powerful connection between your brain and your stomach. And, if you’ve been on wellness social media over the last few years, ... Show More
Aug 19
Tomatoes: A Love Story
The tomato is Gastropod’s favorite flavor of summer, and we’re not alone: today, it’s the most popular vegetable on the planet, despite the fact that it's technically a fruit. But, until a couple of hundred years ago, the tomato wasn't really anyone's favorite. In South America, ... Show More
50m 48s
Aug 5
The Most Dangerous Fruit in America
It's the epitome of summertime: there’s nothing like a cold, juicy slice of red watermelon on a swelteringly hot day. But, once upon a time, watermelons were neither red nor sweet—the wild watermelon has white flesh and a bitter taste. This episode, we scour Egyptian tombs, decay ... Show More
45m 20s
Jul 22
The Colorful Tale of Mexico's A-maize-ing Grain
This might sound corny, but the relationship between maize and humanity is essential. We rely on corn—globally, more maize is grown than wheat or rice—and, in turn, corn is utterly dependent on us, to the extent that it's lost the ability to reproduce without our help. But corn's ... Show More
50m 56s
May 2024
The Surprising Connection Between The Gut and Your Mood, With Dr. Uma Naidoo
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and author of This is Your Brain on Food. She discovered a wide gap in healthcare when she realized that no one is talking about how certain foods can cause common symptoms such as brain fog and anxiety–while ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2023
If You Struggle With Anxiety & Depression, This New Treatment Might Save Your Life? | Dr. Dan Engle
There are so many people quietly suffering through mental health challenges these days. The world is in chaos and nothing seems to make sense. Having the drive, focus, and discipline you need to get after your goals can feel impossible when you're battling depression, anxiety, PT ... Show More
2h 20m
May 2024
The Gut MD: “95% of Serotonin is Made in the Gut!” How the Food You Eat is Tied to Anxiety & Depression
In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis speaks with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a renowned gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and best-selling author known for his work in making gut health education accessible. Dr. B explains the critical connection between gut health and ... Show More
1h 40m