Gut & Grit

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, owner of Symmetry Pilates Center, to explore the science behind the body's "hidden co...

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 Families. He discusses the challenges of moving forward while carrying profound loss, the impact Friends o...

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 long road to regaining his freedom. Fabian discusses the emotional toll of detention, the impact on his f...

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 returning to Manhattan for medical training, Dr. Schneebaum reflects on the journey that ultimately led hi...

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 that continues to help others. This is not about easy answers. It’s about what remain and what you do w...

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, and moving out at 17, when a cowboy named Travis took him in to work on a horse property, where he em...