TMGP Ep 45 with gut health expert, PhD nutrition scientist, and health coach Dr Gabrielle Fundaro

About this episode

Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro discusses the intersection of gut health and muscle growth, providing evidence-based insights for lifters.

Today’s guest is someone who truly bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and the real-world challenges lifters face on their journey to build muscle and optimise health. Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a distinguished expert in gut health and human nutrition. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech and is a former Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. In addition to being an ACE-certified health coach, she holds credentials in sports nutrition, motivational interviewing, and the Monash Low-FODMAP program — equipping her with a rare blend of scientific expertise and practical coaching tools. As the founder of Vitamin PhD Nutrition, Dr. Fundaro champions weight-neutral, sustainable health strategies that empower individuals to align their habits with their values. She’s a published author, international speaker, and serves on the boards of both the Sports Nutrition Association and the Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind. You may also know her from her work with Renaissance Periodization, where she helped combat misinformation in the fitness industry with evidence-based insights. Her passion lies in translating complex topics — especially the…

People in this episode

Host: Roscoe Kerby

Guest: Dr Gabrielle Fundaro

Topics covered

• gut health
• nutrition
• muscle growth
• health coaching
• evidence-based strategies

Keywords

• gut health
• nutrition science
• muscle growth
• health coach
• evidence-based

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vitamin PhD Nutrition, Renaissance Periodization, Sports Nutrition Association, Nutrition Coaching Global Mastermind

Places: Virginia Tech

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