DR. GUNDRY PODCAST: GUT HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, AND NUTRITION

Traveling back in time is impossible. Giving your cells a fresh start is not. In this episode, I dig into stem cells: what wakes them up, why the wall of your gut matters so much, and the two very different ways cells die. One causes inflammation. The other, called autophagy, lets your body rebuild itself from the inside out. I break down how time-restricted eating, polyphenols, and mitochondrial uncoupling work together to build a genuinely new you every three months. Plus, a great question on probiotic toothpaste, and why gut dysbiosis keeps showing up in my migraine patients.
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Everyone's chasing the wellness hack that'll finally crack the code on living longer: cold plunges, biological age tests, or extreme fasts.
But my guest today just wrote an entire book making the opposite argument: most of that noise doesn't matter nearly as much as we think, and the real answer to a long, healthy life is a lot simpler than the wellness industry wants you to believe.
Dr. Ezekiel "Zeke" Emanuel is a Harvard-trained oncologist, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former special advisor on health policy to the Obama administration. His new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, lays out six evidence-based rules for a longer, better life.
This one will change how you think about "doing wellness right."
For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/zeke-emanuel-longevity-rules-eat-your-ice-cream
On this episode, you’ll learn:
Why perfectionism should NOT be your goal when it comes ot healthy habits (3:37)
Why early retirement could be quietly speeding up cognitive decline (10:12)
The simple "wellness trifecta" that is way easier than you’d think (14:17)
A surprisingly consistent habit shared by nearly every person who lives past 100 (21:44)
How a nightly scoop of the right ice cream might actually lower your risk of type 2 diabetes (24:48)
Why doing THIS has a real edge over structured workouts when it comes to protecting your brain (29:44)
Why Dr. Emanuel refuses to do this standard male screening test (34:12)
One small fix for the late-night screen habit that's sabotaging your sleep (43:48)
The actual evidence-based guidance on wine and longevity (49:46)

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Sugar isn't just a habit; it's one of the most addictive substances in our diet, and most of us don't even realize how much we're consuming. In this episode, I'm breaking down my simple, four-step method for kicking a sugar addiction for good, without feeling deprived.
I'll show you exactly where sugar hides on food labels (hint: it's not where you think), teach you the quick math trick that reveals the real sugar content in any packaged food, and explain why "healthier" sugars like honey, agave, and coconut sugar are still sugar. I'm also breaking down why some fruits are secretly loaded with fructose, which ones are safer bets, and why fruit today isn't the same fruit your grandparents ate.
I'll get personal too, sharing my own history with Diet Coke addiction and why artificial sweeteners can trick your brain into craving more sugar, not less. Plus, my go-to sugar substitutes, the dark chocolate brand I actually trust, and the "healthy Coke" recipe I first shared years ago that still holds up today.
If you've ever felt like sugar has a grip on you, this episode gives you a real, sustainable path out — one small step at a time.
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Bad breath could be the earliest warning sign of something happening deep inside your body, and most people are trying to fix it with exactly the wrong tools.
It's rarely just a hygiene issue. It can point to low stomach acid letting the wrong bacteria take over your gut, leaky gums mirroring leaky gut, or a dead tooth hiding an infection you'll never feel.
On this episode, you'll learn my five tips (plus a bonus) for getting rid of bad breath for good, what your breath is really telling you about your gut and your inflammation levels, and the one scan most dentists never think to order.
If nothing you've tried has worked, this episode explains why.
For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/tips-to-fix-bad-breath
On this episode, you’ll learn:
Which oils are best for loosening the bacteria that your toothbrush can't touch (01:46)
This Ayurvedic tongue trick that can clearodor-causing bacteria your brush skips entirely (03:08)
How your mouth and gut are more connected than you think (04:16)
A simple blood marker your doctor can run to catch trouble hiding behind your bad breath (10:11)
Whether or not alcohol-based mouthwash can fix bad breath (08:52)
The dental scan most regular X-rays completely miss (11:28)
One habit shown to normalize inflammatory markers in just six months (14:19)
Why THIS may be the real reason your toothbrush never solves the problem (15:27)
The toothpaste swap I recommend you make today (19:11)

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Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Start with what’s on your plate.
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 amazing foods your brain will love — and why adding them to your diet may help support memory, focus, and long-term brain health.
Some of these foods may already be in your kitchen, while others might surprise you. Either way, your brain will thank you.
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