The Gut Health Podcast

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Navigating Life with Celiac Disease: Insights from Dietitian Experts Nick Trott and Lori Welstead

2024-11-0558:48

Discover the intricate world of celiac disease with insights from two esteemed GI dietitian experts, Nick Trott of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, England and Lori Welstead, from the University of Chicago Medicine. Within minutes of this episode beginning, you learn that a celiac diagnosis can happen in the absence of noticeable GI symptoms and that it is possible to find great delicious gluten-free meals outside your home with some tips and tricks! Kate, Dr. Riehl and their gues...

Sleeping Smart for Optimal Health with Neurology Expert Cathy Goldstein, MD

2024-10-0201:04:38

Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re exploring the critical connection between sleep, gut health and overall well-being, backed by cutting-edge research. Join us as we welcome Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned professor of neurology at Michigan Medicine and an expert in sleep disorders. Ever wondered why melatonin supplements might not be the solution to insomnia? Dr. Goldstein is here to debunk that myth and highlight the transformative impact of behavioral and lifestyle...

From Plate to Performance: Minimizing Digestive Distress During Exercise with Sports Dietitian Leslie Bonci

2024-09-0301:05:15

Experience runner's trots, belly cramping, and/or heartburn and reflux while exercising? You are not alone! Join us in our latest episode featuring the expert insights of Leslie Bonci, a renowned sports dietitian who has worked with top-tier teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. Discover why less is often more when it comes to fueling during exercise. Leslie breaks down the myths surrounding fueling for exercise and provides actionable tips to help you train both yo...

Diarrhea: from C.Diff to IBS-D with Dr. Jessica Allegretti

2024-08-0544:54

Not one of us are completely immune to an occasional episode of diarrhea. Whether you can trace it back to something you ate or an uptick in stress, liquid poop is not ideal. Kate and Megan are joined by a giant in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Jessica Allegretti from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts to do a deep dive discussion into diarrhea. Together, they discuss the various causes of diarrhea, from common infections and food intolerances to more chronic conditi...

Everything you need to know about constipation (Guest: Darren Brenner, MD)

2024-07-0152:19

Join us on The Gut Health Podcast as we uncover the many facets about constipation with the distinguished gastroenterologist, Dr. Darren Brenner. Think probiotics are the cure for your sluggish digestive system? Think again. Dr. Brenner dispels common myths and reassures us about the safety of stimulant laxatives like Senna and Bisacodyl when used correctly. Together, we'll redefine what it means to be constipated, acknowledging that not everyone needs the "perfectly formed" daily bowel movem...

Get a Grip on Bloating with Mayo Clinic Gastroenterologist, Brian Lacy, MD, PhD

2024-06-0445:23

Bloating can range from mildly annoying to downright painful, can happen for a multitude of reasons and you've likely experienced it! Expert and world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Lacy from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville joins Kate and Dr. Riehl to explore the science behind bloating and abdominal distention. Dr. Lacy breaks down the details of when extraintestinal gas may not be your bloating culprit and how stress and diet can mess with your gut. Join us as we explore the brain-gu...

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) + the Small Bowel Microbiome with Mark Pimentel MD

2024-05-0251:201

Got excess intestinal gas, bloating and GI distress? Expand your knowledge on the topic of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with our guest expert gastroenterologist, Dr. Mark Pimentel. Dr. Pimentel is a true maverick in the field of GI motility and the complexities of the small intestinal microbiome. His team has truly helped pave the way to our understandings of many complex GI conditions, including SIBO and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He shares insights from novel rese...

Is it IBS? IBS Mimickers

2024-04-0252:31

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts more than 45 million Americans and about 1 in 10 globally. So, if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation on a regular basis...you are not alone. We are thrilled to have world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. William Chey, on this episode to discuss this diagnosis along with common IBS mimickers. Dr. Chey is the Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan and a true physician champion for the importance of a multidisciplin...

The Poop Episode: What's Normal?

2024-03-0857:44

Prepare to transform your gut health knowledge as we navigate the sometimes "colorful" details and scientific facts all about bowel movements. That's right, we are talking all about poop with our special guest, renowned Mayo Clinic (in Jacksonville, Florida) gastroenterologist, Dr. Jami Kinnucan. She is an expert in inflammatory bowel disease, among many other extraordinary contributions in the field of gastroenterology and medicine. With valuable insights from our guest, we cover it all in t...

Gut Health Matters

2024-02-0552:41

When Kate Scarlata's health teetered during a precarious pregnancy, it was a wake-up call to the importance of nutrition and digestion for gut health and beyond. However, at the time of that pregnancy, very little science-based nutrition support was offered. In today's episode, Kate, along with Dr. Megan Riehl, will guide you through the complex world of the gut microbiome and its fascinating link to not just our physical health, but also, our mental well-being. Welcome to The Gut Health...

Welcome to The Gut Health Podcast

2024-01-1301:54

Have you ever wondered how what you eat impacts your energy levels, GI symptoms, mood and the inner microbes that reside in our gut?The Gut Health Podcast explores the scientific connection between the gut, food, mood, microbes and well-being. Join Kate Scarlata, a world-renowned GI dietitian, and Dr. Megan Riehl, a prominent GI psychologist at the University of Michigan, for holistic conversations with leading experts in the field of gastroenterology.As leaders in their field, Kate and Megan...

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