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Gut & Grit

Christopher Dainiak

Booking Overview

A long-form medical and wellness interview show focused on digestive health, preventive medicine, longevity, resilience, and human performance, typically featuring practicing physicians and allied-health professionals in substantive conversations. Credible pitches include gastroenterologists, other medical specialists, pediatric and public-health physicians, physical therapists, movement experts, and clinicians with compelling personal perspectives; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors qualified practitioners but does not appear to require celebrity-level prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 9

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gutandgritpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Christopher Dainiak - Gastroenterologist, endurance athlete, and entrepreneur focused on medicine, health, performance, and lifelong improvement.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing physicians, medical specialists, allied-health professionals, movement experts, or other credible practitioners with evidence-based expertise and practical experience in health, performance, longevity, or resilience.
Required Achievements:  
Established clinical practice or specialized professional expertise, Leadership or ownership of a health, rehabilitation, or wellness practice, Decades of patient-care experience, Credible personal experience connected to health, aging, performance, or resilience

Recent Guest Discussions

Doug O'Brien - Swallowing Disorders, Achalasia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Zenker’s Diverticulum, Reflux, ENT And Gastroenterology Overlap, And Dementia Concerns.

Doug O'Brien - ENT Care, Sinus Disease, Hearing Loss, Dizziness, Sleep Apnea, Reflux, Tonsils, Swallowing Problems, And Preventive Ear, Nose, And Throat Care.

Ron Schneebaum - Vaccine Hesitancy, Public-health Communication, Social Media’s Effects On Children, Nutrition Controversies, Sugar And Fat, And Evidence-based Patient Education.

Doug O'Brien - Brain Health, Dementia Risk Reduction, Exercise, Swimming, Healthy Aging, Longevity, And The Personal Motivation Behind Lifelong Health Habits.

Cheryl Alden - Core Stability, Breathing Mechanics, Back Pain, Posture, Movement Quality, Pilates, Rehabilitation, Mobility, And Healthy Aging.

Recent Topics

Health, Preventive Medicine, Digestive Health, Longevity, Physical Performance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Gut & Grit
:

ENT Surgeon: There are very few things in life as motivating as fear and I fear dementia

October 02, 2026

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 the complex process of swallowing.Swallowing is something most of us rarely think about—until it stops working normally. A symptom as seemingly simple as food sticking, difficulty getting food down,...

ENT Surgeon: What Patients Need To Know

August 26, 2026

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 tubes, and tonsils, Dr. O'Brien explains the conditions he sees every day—and helps patients understand when symptoms are normal, when they're not, and what treatments actually work.Whethe...

VACCINES, SUGAR & SOCIAL MEDIA

August 18, 2026

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 decades-long debate over sugar, fat, and nutrition, this conversation examines why changing minds is so difficult—and how trust, empathy, and communication may matter more than facts alone.Rather than o...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Gut & Grit?

Gut & Grit is hosted by Christopher Dainiak. Its publicly listed email is gutandgritpodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Gut & Grit?

The publicly listed email for Gut & Grit: gutandgritpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Gut & Grit have?

Podseeker estimates Gut & Grit reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Gut & Grit?

Gut & Grit typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing physicians, medical specialists, allied-health professionals, movement experts, or other credible practitioners with evidence-based expertise and practical experience in health, performance, longevity, or resilience. Common among recent guests: Established clinical practice or specialized professional expertise; Leadership or ownership of a health, rehabilitation, or wellness practice; Decades of patient-care experience. Recent guests include Doug O'Brien, Doug O'Brien, and Ron Schneebaum.

How hard is it to get booked on Gut & Grit?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Gut & Grit cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Preventive Medicine, Digestive Health, Longevity, and Physical Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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