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Gut & Grit
by Dr. Chris Dainiak
Gut & Grit is a long-form interview medical podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Dainiak, a gastroenterologist, endurance athlete and entrepreneur. Through thoughtful, unscripted conversations, Dr. Dainiak explores the intersection of medicine, resilience, performance, and meaning. From digestive health and longevity, to leadership, adversity, and personal growth, each episode goes beyond surface-level advice to uncover what truly shapes well-being. Honest conversations. Practical wisdom. Always improving.
Episodes
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ENT Surgeon: There are very few things in life as motivating as fear and I fear dementia
In this third installment of the Gut & Grit conversation with ear, nose, and throat physician Dr. Doug O’Brien, Dr. Christopher Dainiak and Dr. O’Brien bring their two specialties together to explore one of the areas where gastroenterology and ENT frequently overlap: the throat, esophagus, and…
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ENT Surgeon: What Patients Need To Know
Have you ever wondered when you should see an ENT specialist? In this episode of The Wellness Connection, Dr. Doug O'Brien breaks down the world of ear, nose, and throat medicine in clear, practical language.From chronic sinus problems and hearing loss to dizziness, sleep apnea, acid reflux, ear...
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VACCINES, SUGAR & SOCIAL MEDIA
How do you help people make better health decisions in a world filled with misinformation?In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Ron Schneebaum explores some of today's most challenging and controversial health topics. From vaccine hesitancy and the influence of social media on children to the...
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Can You Prevent Dementia? Swimming, Brain Health, Longevity & One Doctor's Personal Story
Can you prevent dementia? While no one can guarantee prevention, there is growing evidence that lifestyle choices can help support brain health and healthy aging.In this episode, ENT surgeon Dr. Doug O'Brien shares his deeply personal story. After watching both of his parents develop dementia…
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The Hidden Core: Why Your Back, Breathing & Stability Matter
What if the key to reducing pain, improving movement, and building lifelong strength isn't your six-pack—but the muscles you can't even see?In this episode of the Bedford Gastroenterology Podcast, Dr. Christopher Dainiak sits down with physical therapist and Pilates expert Cheryl Alden, PT, DPT,...
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The Next Chapter After Unimaginable Loss
After the loss of his daughter Aine, David Phillips faced a question that has no easy answer: What comes next?In Part 2 of our conversation, David shares how he and his family transformed unimaginable grief into purpose through the creation of Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and...
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Held By ICE: Fabian Schmidt (Part 2)
What happens when a legal resident suddenly finds himself detained by ICE?In this powerful episode of the Bedford Gastroenterology Podcast, Fabian Schmidt shares the deeply personal story of his detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the uncertainty that followed, and the…
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The Making of a Doctor
In this episode of Gut & Grit, Dr. Christopher Dainiak sits down with retired pediatrician, educator, and author Dr. Ronald Schneebaum for a deeply personal conversation about the experiences that shaped his life and career in medicine.From growing up in Brooklyn, to living in Alaska, to…
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He Lost His 8-Year-Old Daughter... What Came After The Unthinkable (Part 1)
David Phillips lost his 8-year-old daughter.What he chose to do next is something most people never have to think about, but it will stay with you.In this episode, we explore what grief really looks like, what doesn’t get talked about, and how one family turned unimaginable loss into something…
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Part 1: Fabian Schmidt: From Europe to California Cowboys, Addiction, and the Fentanyl-Laced Drug Economy
In the inaugural episode of the Gut and Grit Podcast, host Dr. Chris Dainiak interviews Fabian Schmidt about growing up in Germany, England, Denmark, and time spent in South Africa before moving to California in 2007 due to his stepdad’s tech work. Fabian describes feeling uprooted, rebelling…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Gut & Grit is a long-form interview medical podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Dainiak, a gastroenterologist, endurance athlete and entrepreneur. Through thoughtful, unscripted conversations, Dr. Dainiak explores the intersection of medicine, resilience, performance, and meaning. From digestive health and longevity, to leadership, adversity, and personal growth, each episode goes beyond surface-level advice to uncover what truly shapes well-being. Honest conversations. Practical wisdom. Always improving.
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Dr. Chris Dainiak
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Gut & Grit is a long-form interview medical podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Dainiak, a gastroenterologist, endurance athlete and entrepreneur. Through thoughtful, unscripted conversations, Dr. Dainiak explores the intersection of medicine, resilience, performance, and meaning. From digestive health and...
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