Each week, you will get a tasty conversation about a topic surrounding digestion and gut health from an IBS specialist dietitian, Erin Judge. Erin believes in a holistic approach to improving gut health and IBS, so she will cover everything from what you eat to how you move your body to where you spend your energy. Nothing is off the table!
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April is IBS Awareness Month and to celebrate, we’re hosting a month long party for those with IBS! When you sign up, you'll be able to attend weekly live virtual sessions, chances to win prizes from our sponsors, and special offers from gut-friendly brands including OWYN, FODZYME, Sunfiber, Schar, Monash, Ginger & Dandelion, FIG and FODMAP Friendl…
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Do you need to follow a plant based diet? Is more fiber always better? Does everyone have a parasite to kill? For the final episode of season 6 of The Gut show, let’s break down some gut health myths and cover the nuance of these hot topics! And as we close down this season, if you have found value in any of our episode - a review on iTunes, rating…
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Can building resilience help you manage IBD and IBS?
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“What can we do to make you not only adapt but thrive?” Dr. Laurie Keefer is a groundbreaker in the world of GI psychology and today she is sharing her research and expertise on The Gut Show! Her study on IBD and resilience as well as her prior work has really shifted the conversation and created a lot of talk in the digestion world. Her work led t…
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Bile: could this be a missing piece in IBS care?
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On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about what bile is, how it’s playing a role in your IBS symptoms, and how to start talking to your doctor target this piece of the IBS puzzle. In this episode, we cover: What is bile [2:02] Why is bile released into the small intestine [2:42] Bile is a detergent [3:30] What is bile made up of [4:21] Eliminat…
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Why is eating “healthier” making you feel worse?
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Does your IBS get worse when you eat “healthy” foods? On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about why this happens and how you can keep your gut happy while still improving your nutrition. In this episode, we cover: What does “healthy” mean [2:16] Large increase of fiber very quickly [6:36] Inflammation [9:32] Increasing plant foods [11:08] FODM…
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The role of gut-brain therapies in improving IBS and digestion symptoms
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It’s possible to break the stress-symptom cycle… Gut-brain therapies can help target this cycle and be an effective part of an IBS treatment plan. Today’s episode on The Gut Show breaks down what gut-brain therapy is, how it works and the different options available. **Correction** at 21:47, the website mentioned is romegipsych.org In this episode,…
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Why does a food borne illness cause chronic gut issues?
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Was your IBS caused by a foodborne illness? On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about foods that are commonly linked to foodborne illness, how food poisoning can cause IBS, and what you can do to avoid a foodborne illness. In this episode, we cover: Most common foodborne illness [2:22] Foods most linked to illness [2:51] Food poisoning and IBS …
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Why are there many contradicting opinions online about gut health?
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Do you feel lost in the contradicting health info online? If you don’t know where to turn or who to trust, this episode of The Gut Show is for you! In the most unbiased way I can, I talk about why these contradictions exist, how to navigate them, and how to find information you trust. In this episode, we cover: Why do these contradictions exist [4:…
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You’ve probably heard about digestive enzymes and may be wondering…do I need these!?! On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about what digestive enzymes are, if you need to take them, and how to improve your body’s production of enzymes. In this episode, we cover: Regulation of supplements [1:49] What are digestive enzymes [3:36] Where are the en…
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Is your diaphragm helping or hurting your digestion?
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Your diaphragm is involved in breathing, but did you know it’s also involved in digestion? For this episode of The Gut Show, I spoke with @prioritypt_and_wellness about how pelvic floor physical therapy is for more than just your pelvic muscles, how this therapy can help digestion, and the role the diaphragm plays in digestion. In this episode, we …
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Have you been told you have gastritis? Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. You may have heard about this condition following an endoscopy or when experiencing a burning sensation in your stomach…but often times, patients aren’t sure what causes this to happen or how to fix it. I see this a lot with my patients, so let’s break down what…
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An interview with Dr. Pimentel - How to recover from SIBO and what do we really know?
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In this episode I talk with Dr. Mark Pimentel, a leader in the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) world. We talk about what his team is doing to push research forward for SIBO and IBS, new developments in SIBO, breath testing and gasses produced, as well as things that will be coming out soon for treatme…
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Why you can’t out supplement or out diet a poorly regulated nervous system
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We know the gut and brain are connected and that the nervous system plays a role in this connection, but what exactly is your nervous system and what causes it to malfunction? What does it mean to regulate your nervous system and what can you do to achieve this? In this episode, we cover: What is your nervous system [1:42] Endocrine system [2:33] D…
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How does your thyroid interact with and impact your gut?
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Is your thyroid impacting your gut? Thyroid function is closely related to digestive system function, so this is something to be aware of if you’re struggling with chronic gut symptoms. Tune into the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn more about why the thyroid does and what happens when function is off. In this episode, we cover: What is the …
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How your immune system interacts with and impacts your gut
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What does the immune system have to do with IBS? Let's dive into this topic as we discuss the major components of the immune system, the role of the immune system in gut health and more! In this episode, we cover: [1:29] The role of the immune system [3:34] Parts of the immune system [11:16] Destruction of the pathogens [14:54] Innate immune system…
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How eating disorders and diet culture mess up your gut
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What is diet culture and how can it mess up your gut? Did you do this to yourself? Is there a way out? Listen now as we discuss all of the above! In this episode, we cover: What is diet culture? [2:35] Healthism [4:24] How does diet culture play a role in gut health? [6:21] Nocebo effect [7:13] Placebo effect [7:54] Self sabotage [8:31] Hyperfocus …
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What’s a practical approach to managing IBS? Tune in as we cover what IBS is, the drivers of IBS, how to manage IBS holistically and more! In this episode, we cover: My story [1:26] Can IBS be cured? [2:47] What is IBS? [3:14] Drivers of IBS [6:10] How many drivers of IBS do I have? [7:16] Leaky gut [10:22] How to start bringing down triggers [11:2…
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We are wrapping up season 5 of The Gut Show by talking about picky eating! Have you been told “you’re just being picky” or “you need to try more foods”? It’s not always that simple, there may be more to your picky eating, like a GI condition that makes you picky to avoid symptoms or a sensory issue. Let’s discuss what picky eating is, causes and ef…
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You may think grief and IBS are not related, as it’s something that isn’t talked about...so let’s talk about it! We all experience grief, and it doesn’t go away if we just ignore it. Listen to this episode of The Gut Show as we discuss how grief and IBS are connected, see if grief causes IBS, and some ways to deal with grief. In this episode, we co…
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People with digestive disorders like IBS often check food labels to ensure they are free from triggers. While maintaining a nutritious diet is important, it is possible for these behaviors to become obsessive and lead to an unhealthy preoccupation with eating healthy. Let’s dive into what this is called, common signs, and buzz words you may hear th…
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Does your nervous system affect your gut and IBS?
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Can you avoid the effects of a dysregulated nervous system through diet or supplementation? Discover the answer to this question + learn about the concept of a dysregulated nervous system + learn practical steps you can take to enhance your nervous system's well-being (which will also help your gut!). In this episode, we cover: What is your nervous…
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Is your self-care helping you and your IBS or is it actually a form of self-sabotage? For example, do you do things like stay up late for self-care when you’re actually getting less sleep as a result? On today’s episode of The Gut Show as we discuss what self-care is, the goal of self-care, and how to be motivated to do the actual self-care. In thi…
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What has been your experience with birth control and IBS? While this is an area without much research, I did my best to break down reasons why different birth control methods could contribute to or help IBS symptoms. In this episode, we cover: [4:42] The impact can vary [7:43] The most asked question [9:46] Review of the menstrual cycle [13:25] Hor…
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Medical gaslighting. It’s something you or someone you know has likely experienced, especially if you have digestive concerns that aren’t easy to see or test for. “if you’d just…” “your symptoms are in your head” “if you were REALLY in that much pain…” Listen to The Gut Show’s latest episode where I discuss this highly requested topic and cover wha…
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The overlap of IBS, digestion symptoms, and body dysmorphia
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Does it feel like there is a disconnection between how your body looks and how your body feels? If so, you may be experiencing body dysmorphia. If you have IBS, you may be experiencing the flipside of this when you’re experiencing symptoms that others can’t see. In this episode of The Gut Show we discuss what body dysmorphia is, how to identify thi…
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