The Gastro Girl Podcast

Dr. James Tabibian joins us for a discussion on his book Digestive Problems Solved: A Patient's Guide to Expert Insights and Solutions. A gastroenterologist from California, Dr. Tabibian shares what readers can expect to learn from his book,and  his approach to simplifying complex digestive health conditions. We also discuss what he considers to be red flags for digestive health conditions, what p...

Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, a Gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses her children's book "Boo Can't Poo." Inspired by patients who lacked early education on proper bowel movements, Dr. Wang created this lighthearted story to help parents address toddler constipation at home. She also explores the effects of constipation and weak pelvic floor muscles on overall digestive health. Follow this li...

The Low FODMAP Diet is an evidence-based dietary intervention for patients living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But with three-phases that are not one-size fits all, implementation can be challenging without professional guidance from a GI registered dietitian. Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, is a medical nutrition therapist, FODMAP expert, and author who joins us to discuss the strategies for succe...

In this episode we focus on Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C) with Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kumkum Patel from California (@dr.gut_motility). Dr. Patel offers her expertise on various IBS-C treatments from the different medications available, to simple diet and lifestyle changes that patients can make to help keep their bowel movements more regular. We also discuss what other, more...

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) is an allergic condition in the esophagus that often goes undiagnosed for up to 10 years. In the last two years since we first covered EoE, new treatment options are now available for this chronic condition. Gastroenterologist Dr. Milli Gupta returns to help us understand the new treatment options and explain what patients need to know in preparation for discussing t...

We welcome back Dr. Justin Crocker, a Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University, to update us on the latest treatment options available for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). While there's no one size fits all method to helping patients manage their IBD symptoms, Dr. Crocker goes into great detail on the different kinds of medications available, why providers may pre...

The foods we choose to fuel our bodies with can have a large impact on our digestive health. But not everyone with digestive health conditions has access to quality food options to make informed choices that are best for their health.  Dr. Edwin McDonald, a Gastroenterologist at The University of Chicago, and a trained chef,  joins us to discuss how he talks to his patients about food and their GI...

We welcome back Dr. Evan Dellon from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill to discuss the latest advances in research and treatment options for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. In this episode we discuss several of the standout abstracts we found extremely encouraging for patients living with an EoE diagnosis that were presented at this year's Digestive Disease Week (DDW), an...

We're excited to speak with Dr. Ali Navidi, Co-Founder and CEO of GI Psychology, a nationwide network of expertly trained behavioral health clinicians focused on supporting gastroenterology practices. We've partnered with Dr. Navidi and his team to offer 4-week summer workshops for those who are living with one or more digestive-health related symptoms or conditions and want to learn more about th...

One of our favorite Gastroenterologists who is also a TikTok star and a leading health content creator, Dr. Austin Chiang, @austinchaingmd, joins us to talk about his new book,  Gut: An Owner's Guide . With an increasing influx of gut health influencers dominating our social media feeds, Dr. Chiang's book is a timely and vital guide to help us better understand our digestive system and determine w...

Many listeners have had tons of follow-up questions about IBS-C from our previous episodes, so we invited back one of our favorite patient advocates to answer them for you. Karen is here to get into more details about her personal healthcare journey including her search for the right doctor. We also discuss more of the different subcategories of IBS-C, including DGBI (Disorders of Gut-Brain Intera...

The number of "gut health" remedies and products circulating all over social media is confusing and overwhelming. How can we possibly navigate the constant daily stream of information bombarding us while making sure we're not consuming things that may do more harm than good? Dr. Vivian Asamoah from the Houston Gastro Institute is here to share her insights and experience on helping her patients cu...

Dr. Pooja Singhal, a Gastroenterologist with Oklahoma Gastro Health and Wellness, returns to the show to share her expertise on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). Specifically, Dr. Singhal answers questions about the role Non-GI Advanced Practice Practitioners play in keeping EoE patients on track with their treatment and when a patient should be referred to a gastroenterologist. She highlights what...

Dr. Bilal Hameed, a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist from the University of California San Francisco joins us for a discussion about alcohol-associated liver disease. A condition that has been on the rise, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol-associated liver disease is not just a physical deterioration of the liver but complicated by the nature of personal lifestyle choices involv...

What happens when your patient with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) becomes pregnant? Will pregnancy trigger symptoms? Will EoE affect your pregnant patient's ability to get proper nutrition? Can patients continue using medications prescribed for EoE? We welcome back Dr. Claire Beveridge, a Gastroenterologist from The Cleveland Clinic, to answer these questions and more so Primary Care and OB-GYN p...

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Sophia Patel of the Cleveland Clinic explains the presentation of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in children and what parents and caregivers should know about treatment options that are available for children. Dr. Patel also explains the progressive nature of EoE and why treatment adherence is key to successful management of EoE. She also shares tips to help older...

We're thrilled to feature Erica, a young teen who bravely shares her patient journey on this episode. Erica was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when she was 7 years old, and she along with her Mom, Nicole, share some real-life insights from the family perspective when a child is living with a chronic digestive health condition. Erica also shares her personal experience at Camp Oasis, a summer sleep...

We're excited to shine a light on the wonderful work The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is doing with Camp Oasis, a summer sleep-away camp designed for kids living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Joining us on this episode are Becky Johnson Rescola, the Vice President of Education & Community Engagement at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, as well as Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Steven St...

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is increasingly recognized as a major cause of swallowing difficulties in children and adults. It affects about one in 2,000 people. But the differences in EoE presentation and outcomes by ethnicity and race remain understudied. Dr Evan Dellon from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill is here to explain EoE and discuss the recent finding...

After lowering the screening age for colorectal cancer to 45, gastroenterologists are sounding the alarm that more and more younger people are showing signs of colorectal cancer. In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Levy from the University of Chicago shares his expertise on the theories and research underway to determine what's causing younger individuals to develop cancerous polyps in their colon, ways...

Lynch syndrome is a hereditary form of colorectal cancer. It is estimated that 1 in 279 people in the United States have this genetic predisposition but over 90% those people don't even know it. Today's guest, patient advocate Dave Dubin, was one of those people when he was first diagnosed with cancer at age 29. Dave is a 3x cancer survivor and has since started a non-profit foundation, Alive and...

If you or a loved one are living with IBS, you don't want to miss this episode! GI Psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl and Registered Dietitian Kate Scarlata introduce their new book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. Teaming together for the ultimate multidisciplinary approach to understanding GI conditions like IBS, Megan and Kate explain what readers can expec...

The biliary tract (or biliary system) includes the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. They work together to make, store and secrete bile, which is an important role in our digestive system. But what are the signs and symptoms that something is wrong? Doctor Navine Nasser-Ghodsi, a Gastroenterologist at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts joins us with some vital insight. She expl...

Many people consume probiotic-containing foods to strengthen or revitalize their gut flora and potentially reduce gastrointestinal symptoms like gas and bloating. But do these foods actually contain the strains and amounts of good bacteria that is expected from what is printed on the label? We welcome Dr. Sabine Hazan, a gastroenterologist and microbiome expert from Ventura, CA, to discuss her fin...

While many people look forward to Super Bowl Sunday as a time to party with friends and family, for those living with gastrointestinal symptoms, like difficulty swallowing, or a condition like Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), food-centric social events can bring high anxiety. In this episode one of our favorite Registered Dietitians, Beth Rosen, joins us with some insights on EoE, including symptom...