The role of gut-brain therapies in improving IBS and digestion symptoms
Release Date: 11/10/2023
Intimacy, Pelvic Floor, and IBS with Dr. Janelle Howell
The Gut Show
If you’ve ever wondered how pelvic floor therapy fits into gut health, this episode of The Gut Show is for you! Dr. Janelle shares what vaginismus is, how this relates to IBS, how pelvic floor PT can help, and where to start if this is something you’re struggling with. You are not the only one dealing with this. Mentioned in this episode: About our guest: Dr. Janelle Frederick (formerly Dr. Janelle Howell), DPT, WCS The Vagina Rehab Doctor | Award-Winning Pelvic Floor Specialist Dr. Janelle Frederick, known as the Vagina Rehab Doctor, is a...
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Wait, that triggers IBS?
The Gut Show
Some triggers don’t get talked about enough. We focus a lot on food and lifestyle habits, but there are other pieces that often get overlooked. They might not come up at your doctor’s office, but they can still fill your trigger bucket… and eventually make it overflow. Thank you to our partners: This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. FODZYME is the world’s first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME’s novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and...
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Understanding MCAS with Dr. Zachary Spiritos
The Gut Show
“When was the last time you felt normal?” For many living with mysterious, fluctuating symptoms...that question feels all too familiar. I’m chatting with Dr. Zachary Spiritos about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) - what it is, what his classic patient looks like, and what to do if you suspect it’s behind your symptoms. If you’ve been told everything looks fine but you still don’t feel right, this episode of The Gut Show is for you! Covered in this episode: Introducing Dr. Zachary Spiritos [3:10] What are mast cells [8:41] His classic patient...
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Navigating Dietary Restrictions & Food Fear with IBS
The Gut Show
Food doesn’t cause IBS. But the fear around food? That’s real. In this episode of The Gut Show, I’m talking about when restrictions help, when they don’t, and what else could be driving your symptoms. Thank you to our partners: offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can...
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Malabsorption masked as and overlapping with IBS
The Gut Show
If you're doing “all the right things” for IBS but still struggling, it might be time to look beyond IBS itself. In this episode of The Gut Show, I talk with Dr Lee and Dr Singh about other conditions that can mimic or worsen IBS symptoms, such as food intolerances, malabsorption, SID and bile acid diarrhea. Covered in this episode: Introducing our guests [3:29] Food intolerance vs food allergy [5:05] Food intolerance in IBS [8:23] Malabsorption [8:38] SID [10:31] Lactose intolerance [14:23] Bile acid diarrhea/malabsorption [16:04] Exocrine Pancreatic insufficiency...
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Does foodborne illness cause chronic IBS?
The Gut Show
Could a past food poisoning incident be the reason your gut hasn’t felt right since? In this episode of The Gut Show, we’re diving into how foodborne illness connects to IBS—and what you can do to protect yourself. Have you ever traced your IBS back to a foodborne illness? In this episode, we cover: My goal with this episode [3:10] The most known cause of IBS [3:34] How do you get foodborne illness? [7:33] Signs of foodborne illness [12:53] When will symptoms pass? [15:20] Can repeat infections make things worse? [19:29] Preventing foodborne illness [24:49] What if you're not the...
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Gut, Brain, Bedtime: How sleep impacts IBS and what you can do about it
The Gut Show
Struggling with sleep and IBS? You're not alone and there's a deeper connection than you think. Tune in to the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn from @pacificintegrativepsych to learn more! From melatonin to mindset, we’ve got integrative tools you can actually use tonight! Mentioned in this episode: Thank you to our partners: Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen...
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Untangling SIBO, IMO, and ISO: IBS Insights with Dr. Pimentel
The Gut Show
Still struggling with IBS symptoms, even after trying everything? It might not be “just IBS.” In the first episode of The Gut Show, Season 8, Dr. Mark Pimentel breaks down the connection between SIBO, IMO, ISO, and IBS, and what patients need to know about testing, treatment, and what’s actually causing your symptoms. We talked about breath tests, stool tests, probiotics, antibiotics (like Rifaximin + Neomycin), the meds that cause SIBO, and more. Covered in this episode: Introducing Dr. Pimentel, MD [2:18] What is SIBO, ISO and IMO? [3:18] Should everyone...
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Do you have to choose between eating healthy and keeping IBS symptoms down?
The Gut Show
If you have IBS or a digestive disorder, managing symptoms might require avoiding certain foods, but... It’s important to focus on what you’re adding to your diet, not just what you’re taking away. Eliminating foods may provide short-term relief, but relying on this approach can sometimes cause more symptoms in the long run. Listen to today’s episode of The Gut Show to discover how to manage symptoms while supporting your nutrition! Instagram: or TikTok: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect,...
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Gut health for a stronger immune system
The Gut Show
Trying to stay healthy this holiday season? 🎄 Did you know your gut health plays a role in supporting your immune system? 🦠 While there’s no way to completely avoid getting sick, the latest episode of The Gut Show explores simple steps you can take to strengthen your immune system and feel your best. It's cold season! [1:16] What is your immune system? [2:30] Major components of the immune system [4:21] What pieces of the immune system are found in the GI tract? [8:31] Leaky gut [10:13] Mast cells [12:21] Do people with IBS have more Mast cells? [14:31] MCAS [15:25] What...
info_outlineIt’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, we cover:
Gut brain therapies + IBS [2:20]
The altered communication pathway [4:28]
How the gut and the brain are responding [5:49]
Hypersensitivity [6:32]
What do gut brain therapies do [7:16]
Look for signs of altered communication pathway [8:38]
Self-sabotage cycle [10:59]
What I see in my practice [13:07]
The different therapy options [14:04]
CBT [14:28]
Gut directed hypotherapy [16:56]
Online programs [19:03]
GI psychologist [19:52]
This doesn’t mean it’s just in your head [22:15]
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