373: Brooke Burke’s Wellness Revolution: Redefining Strength, Stress & Self-Care

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Oct 14, 2025 | 0 comments

Women make up nearly 80% of all autoimmune disease cases and are more likely to face thyroid problems and chronic fatigue.

And yet, they’re also the most committed to eating healthy, exercising, and staying on top of their medical care. So why is it that women — who are working so hard for their health — still face bigger challenges?

In this episode, my guest and I explore this paradox — and, more importantly, how women can take back control with the right tools.

I’m joined by Brooke Burke, Emmy Award–winning TV host, entrepreneur, and fitness educator. Through her platform, Brooke Burke Body, she’s been inspiring millions of women to feel stronger, more confident, and more in charge of their health through smarter movement, mindset, and lifestyle choices.

Brooke and I talk about why women are uniquely vulnerable to hidden health risks, the nutrient gaps that matter most after 40, and her three pillars for building lasting energy and vitality. Plus, some simple steps you can start right away.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

Why women face unique biological challenges when it comes to health — and how modern lifestyles may be making those challenges even harder (3:00)
How pregnancy and childbirth can reshape your gut microbiome (5:09)
The shocking truth about the “desert wasteland gut” most Americans live with (7:30)
Why autoimmune diseases were virtually unheard of a century ago — and the three modern habits fueling today’s epidemic (8:15)
The surprising reason you should never swallow this popular supplement whole — and what to do instead for better absorption (16:55)
How to spot dangerous supplement scams online (including what to look for on labels) (18:35)
Whether collagen truly deserves its “miracle” status (31:30)
How I was experimenting with time-restricted eating long before it went mainstream — and why I still believe it’s one of the most powerful tools for health and longevity (34:55)
The hidden link between weight gain and insulin resistance (39:57)

About Brooke Burke:

Brooke Burke’s website

Brooke Burke’s Instagram

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