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Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

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A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgeon and President of the Main Campus Submarket Scott Steele, MD.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist, Dr. Roberto Gonzalez, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to explore Barrett's Esophagus, a condition where chronic acid reflux causes changes to the esophageal lining that can increase cancer risk. Listen in as he discusses the warning signs, why early detection matters, and the latest treatment options that can help patients manage this condition effectively.
Cleveland Clinic dietitian, Julia Zumpano, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to share expert tips on eating healthy for the holidays without sacrificing flavor or the joy of seasonal favorites. Learn how to balance indulgence with healthy choices and make simple swaps to keep your nutrition goals in check this holiday season.
Pancreatic Cysts

Pancreatic Cysts

2025-10-2118:52

Dr. Tilak Shah is an interventional endoscopist and medical director of the Pancreas Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss pancreatic cysts. Listen to learn more about what causes pancreatic cysts, how they are diagnosed and treated, and what types have the potential of turning into cancer.
Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, including your digestive health. Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn, Dr. Erica Newlin, joins this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast to explain why and how pregnancy often causes heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids and more. Listen in to learn helpful tips for feeling more comfortable during pregnancy.
What is chronic acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and what causes it? Join Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist Jeffrey Steiner, MD, as he discusses, causes, symptoms, treatment options, prevention and the risks of leaving chronic acid reflux untreated.
Food Fear in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can lead to poor nutrition, restrictive eating, worsened gut health, stress and anxiety. Madison Simons, PsyD, a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist for the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to explore food fear, why it happens to IBD patients and ways it can be managed.
Daphne Spyropoulos, PhD, a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss the psychological impacts of having GI disorders, particularly those unique to women. Listen to learn why women are at a higher risk of mental health issues when it comes their digestive conditions.
Dr. Ajaratu (AJ) Keshinro, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share updates in immunotherapy as a treatment for colorectal cancer. She discusses how these treatments reactivate the immune system against cancer cells and what sets them apart from other cancer treatments. Join us to get the scoop on the latest research and what it means for the future of immunotherapy.
Dr. Shreya Gupta, a colorectal surgeon for Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss hemorrhoids. Explore the symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment options for this condition and learn how diet and lifestyle modifications can greatly reduce the likelihood of having hemorrhoids.
On this episode of Butts & Guts, Mayank Roy, gastrointestinal surgeon, surgical director of the Pancreas Center, and program director of Education & Robotic Surgery at the Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) at Cleveland Clinic Florida, explores pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (pancreatic NETs). Listen in to learn how pancreatic NETs differ from other types of pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Benjamin Cohen is the co-section head and clinical director for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to share updates in advanced therapies to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn how these treatments are improving outcomes for IBD patients.
On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon, Haniee Chung, MD, discusses current treatment options for recurrent colorectal cancer. Dr. Chung also explores the factors that influence the likelihood of colorectal cancer returning.
On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Steele sits down with Kendra Weekley, RD, registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the latest research surrounding optimal nutrition for gut health. They also discuss the influence our gut microbiome has on brain function, mood regulation, immune system strength and more!
Jessica Woodford, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss the emotional impacts of living with a stoma. Listen to learn more about the importance of mental health care for stoma patients, as well as the programs Cleveland Clinic offers to provide emotional support.
Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty Liver Disease

2025-05-2018:36

Due to the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, about 30% of the population now has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, now known as MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). Dr. Sobia Laique, gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts and Guts to discuss this disease along with exciting new advances in treatment and management of the condition.
Dr. Jacob Kurowski, a pediatric gastroenterologist for Cleveland Clinic Children’s, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS), a genetic disorder causing polyps in the digestive tract. Explore the symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment options for JPS and learn why ongoing monitoring (from childhood through adulthood) is crucial to keeping this condition under control.
Is metabolic and bariatric surgery right for you? On this episode of Butts & Guts, Cleveland Clinic general surgeon, Dr. Rickesha Wilson, discusses current surgical options for health and weight improvement. Listen in to learn what to expect before, during and after these weightless procedures.
Join Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Olga Lavryk, MD, as she discusses J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery. This reconstructive procedure allows normal bowel movements for patients who have had their whole colon removed due to serious disease. Join this episode of Butts & Guts to learn about the benefits, side effects and risks associated with J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery.
On this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Lee breaks down everything you need to know about preparing for a colonoscopy. This important screening doesn't have to be intimidating. Dr. Lee walks you through the entire process with clear explanations and will put your mind at ease. Whether you're scheduled for your first colonoscopy or looking for ways to make your next one easier, this podcast provides compassionate, practical advice to help you naviga...
Dr. Gloria Gonzalez, a renowned pediatric general surgeon and leader of the surgical oncology practice at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins Butts & Guts to discuss pediatric hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer impacting around 500 children each year. Discover the origins of this disease, explore the latest treatment options, and hear about groundbreaking innovations that give hope and healthier futures to kids facing this diagnosis.
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