The agmdhope’s Podcast

August 2025 Virtual Gastroparesis Awareness Month Program Series Featuring Chris Quesenberry. In this program, Chris discusses Advocating for Gastroparesis – A Pharmaceutical Company’s Journey.

In this program, Chris discusses Advocating for Gastroparesis – A Pharmaceutical Company’s Journey.

In this interview, Dr. Mark Pimentel discusses Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 

AGMD is honored to have Dr. Bolaji Ayinde present Functional Dyspepsia for our Neurogastroenterology and Motility Expert Series.

In this program, Dr. Sharma discusses Clues and Cues from the Neurogastroenterologist: Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia in EDS.   Dr. Sharma is currently the Donald O. Castell Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He has a clinical and translational focus in Neurogastroenterology & Motility (NGM), particularly diabetic gastroparesis and...

In this program, Chris discusses Advocating for Gastroparesis – A Pharmaceutical Company’s Journey. Chris is the Chief Commercial Officer at Evoke Pharma, Inc.

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, Dr. Koch will discuss the Differences Between Diabetic, Idiopathic, and Secondary Causes of Gastroparesis.   There will be ample time for questions towards the end of the program.   Kenneth L. Koch,...

AGMD is privileged to present our AGMD Conversations with Dr. Kenneth Koch, MD series. Every other month, we will be talking with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis. August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and Dr. Koch answers questions about gastroparesis submitted by our audience participants. Kenneth L. Koch, MD, is a Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroentero...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, Dr. Koch will discuss Diagnostic Tests For Gastroparesis.   There will be ample time for questions towards the end of the program.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroen...

Laura A. Dotson is a native of North Carolina and a practicing interior designer. She graduated from Salem College, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and The Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture, with graduate work done at North Carolina University of Agriculture and Technical University.  Because of her own medical journey, she has become an advocate for those who suffer from...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, Dr. Koch will discuss Diagnosing and Subtyping Gastroparesis.   There will be ample time for questions towards the end of the program.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gast...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, Dr. Koch will discuss Gastroparesis & Irritable Bowel Syndrome.   There will be ample time for questions towards the end of the program.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Ga...

Michael’s life was changed once he was diagnosed with an anal fissure, fistula, and small bowel intestinal overgrowth (SIBO). His faith became strengthened, and his understanding of GI problems and their impact became eye-opening. Michael now has compassion for all those suffering from digestive diseases and disorders and has a deeper appreciation of health and life itself. Special thanks to Matth...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be highlighting the autonomic nervous system, POTS, and gastroparesis.   There will be ample time for audience questions towards the end of the interview.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor...

AGMD is proud to present our Conversations with Dr. Kenneth Koch series.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be highlighting Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia - Are They the Same or Different?   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we have a conversation with Dr. Koch focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. We will be presenting a special program entitled, "Ask Dr. Koch."   During the program, Dr. Koch will respond to questions submitted by our audience participants.   Kenneth L. Koch, M...

AGMD is proud to present our series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be highlighting the autonomic nervous system, POTS, and gastroparesis.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at Wake Forest Baptist Medica...

AGMD is proud to present our Conversations with Dr. Kenneth Koch series.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be highlighting Gastroparesis and Functional Dyspepsia - Are They the Same or Different?   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at...

AGMD is proud to present a new series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be highlighting gastroparesis and pain.   There will be ample time for audience questions towards the end of the interview.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastr...

AGMD is privileged to present a second Interview with Kenneth Koch, MD During this part II interview, Dr. Koch will be talking about gastroparesis. Towards the end of the program, there will be ample time for questions from the audience participants. Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He has a career-long i...

AGMD is proud to present a new series featuring Dr. Kenneth Koch.  Every other month, we will be having a conversation with Dr. Koch and focusing on various topics related to gastroparesis.   This month, we will be discussing the vagus nerve, fundoplication and post surgical gastroparesis.   There will be ample time for audience questions towards the end of the interview.   Kenneth L. Koch, MD is...

AGMD is privileged to present an Interview with Kenneth Koch, MD During the interview, Dr. Koch will be talking about gastroparesis. Towards the end of the program, there will be ample time for questions from the audience participants. Kenneth L. Koch, MD is Professor of Medicine, Section on Gastroenterology & Hepatology, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He has a career-long interest in unde...

AGMD is proud to present an Interview with Julie Bender-Sibbio, RDN, LDN, cWC. During the interview, Julie will talk about "Lifestyle Strategies to Support Your Immune System During COVID-19 and Beyond - A Functional & Integrative Perspective On Supporting the Immune System."   There will be ample time for questions towards the end of the interview.   Julie Bender-Sibbio RDN, LDN, cWC is a functio...

AGMD is honored to present an inspirational interview with Jaci Smith, whose sister, Billie Sweeney, was diagnosed with Gastroparesis in 1996 and passed away in 2016. Join us as Jaci talks about her experiences and her desire to carry out Billie's wish to draw awareness to Gastroparesis.  This program is sponsored by the Association of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders, Inc. (AGMD). Please visit...

This program is specifically for patients and loved ones living with and/or impacted by Gastroparesis.    We invite you to learn, share your questions, concerns, stories, and personal experiences, and give and receive support as, together, we learn to cope with the physical and emotional aspects of this often life-changing illness.