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
Feb 10
OXO, Cuisinart, and Julia Child: The Secret (Accessible) History Behind Your Kitchen
For many people with disabilities, the kitchen can seem a deeply unfriendly place. From counters that require users to stand and cabinets that are often out of reach, to ovens that can’t be opened in mobility chairs and tools that are hard to grip or difficult to read—cooking can ... Show More
51m 12s
Jan 27
Ripe for Global Domination: The Story of the Avocado
We’re coming up to AvocadoFest 2026, otherwise known as the Super Bowl, when Americans get fully a fifth of their annual avocado allocation. But how did this humble fruit, originally named after testicles, get from its Mexican forest home to a tattoo on Miley Cyrus's upper arm? T ... Show More
46m 47s
Jan 13
Canned Tomatoes and the Myth of the San Marzano
Canned tomatoes are a perfect winter food. As you'll know from our tomato episode, the beautiful fruits in fresh aisle of the supermarket are mostly flavorless outside of the summer season—but the tomatoes that get packed in a can are cheap, readily available, and, most important ... Show More
50m 16s
May 2024
The Surprising Connection Between The Gut and Your Mood, With Dr. Uma Naidoo
<p>#107: Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and author of <em>This is Your Brain on Food. </em>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 ... 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
<p>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 ... Show More
1h 40m