The Gut Show Erin Judge

April is IBS Awareness Month and to celebrate, we’re hosting a month long party for those with IBS!
When you sign up, you'll be able to attend weekly live virtual sessions, chances to win prizes from our sponsors, and special offers from gut-friendly brands including OWYN, FODZYME, Sunfiber, Schar, Monash, Ginger & Dandelion, FIG and FODMAP Friendly.
This episode will go into more detail about what to expect at the summit. You can sign up (it’s free!) at: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit
**Please note, the bonus session with Austin has been changed to April 5th at 4 pm CDT
0:09 What is the IBS Warrior Summit?
0:33 How much does it cost?
1:28 Do I have IBS?
2:12 Can I join the summit from anywhere in the world?
2:29 Can I ask questions?
2:46 I can't make it, will the live sessions be recorded?
3:20 How long will I have access to these webinars?
4:16 What is the full schedule?
4:34 Wednesday, April 3rd
6:05 Wednesday, April 10th
7:30 Wednesday, April 17th
8:50 Wednesday, April 24th
10:04 Austin Chiang, MD MPH
11:24 Kate Scarlata MS RD and GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl PsyD
12:17 Will these be on zoom? Will they be recorded?
12:25 Are you sure all of this is free?
13:08 Discounts and giveaways
13:22 OWYN
13:44 FODZYME
14:09 Sunfiber
14:25 Modify Health
14:51 Monash
15:13 Ginger & Dandelion
15:43 FIG
16:24 Schar
16:42 FODMAP Friendly
 
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Do you need to follow a plant based diet? Is more fiber always better? Does everyone have a parasite to kill?
For the final episode of season 6 of The Gut show, let’s break down some gut health myths and cover the nuance of these hot topics! 
And as we close down this season, if you have found value in any of our episode - a review on iTunes, rating on Spotify, and/or subscription on YouTube all mean so much and help us reach a larger audience. 
What should we cover in Season 7? 
 
In this episode, we cover:
Do you need to be plant based to manage symptoms [2:27]
Does saturated fat intake impact motility [7:29]  
Is more fiber always better [10:25]
What is fiber [11:17]
Does more fiber mean more gas [13:54]
Does this mean you’re backed up with poop [14:24]
Fiber intake goal [15:40]
Does everyone have a parasite to kill [17:51]
What are parasites [18:11]
Can you get a parasite in the United States [19:21]
Where do you get parasites? [22:22]
Where does the parasite myth come from [23:52]
Do you need repeat parasite cleanses [29:30]
  
Mentioned in this episode:
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“What can we do to make you not only adapt but thrive?”
Dr. Laurie Keefer is a groundbreaker in the world of GI psychology and today she is sharing her research and expertise on The Gut Show!
Her study on IBD and resilience as well as her prior work has really shifted the conversation and created a lot of talk in the digestion world. Her work led to the foundation of Trellus Health - which teaches patients with IBD and IBS to learn and build resilience, both physical and emotional.
In this episode, we cover:
Where did your work begin [1:50]
The resilience 5 [3:32]
Resilience is the opposite of stress [7:34]
“Just stress less” [11:00]
When people say they aren’t resilient [12:37]
The line between realism and being realistic [13:41]
The assessment process [15:48]
Team based approach [17:16]
Prioritization of where to start [18:33]
Trellis Health [22:53]
 
About our guest:
Dr Laurie Keefer, PhD is a GI Health Psychologist and Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She has a more than 20 years of experience in the development and implementation of behavioral therapies for chronic digestive disorders, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
She currently directs the GRITT Program, an integrated care model for Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis patients within the IBD Center at Mount Sinai Hospital. She maintains a clinical practice focused on psychosocial concerns among medically complex IBD. Her research focuses on the application of positive psychology principles, particularly resilience and acceptance to the management of chronic digestive conditions.
She has sustained NIH funding since 2008, including holding the first ever T32 Training grant for young investigators at the intersection of physiology and psychology. She continues to focus on the development of precision-based, scalable GI self-management interventions and recently co-founded Trellus Health, Inc, a digital care solution for the chronic conditions based on her GRITT Methodology.
Dr Keefer is Founder and Chair of the Rome Foundation’s GastroPsych group and serves on the Board of Directors of the Rome Foundation. She has more than 200 peer-reviewed publications and recently co-edited the Handbook of Psychogastroenterology for Mental Health Professionals.
Dr Keefer is a sought-after speaker, mentor and collaborator. Dr Keefer received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Albany in New York and completed a residency and fellowship in health psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She has been a champion for integrated behavioral care in gastroenterology and has trained many in this model around the world. She lives in Northern NJ with her husband, two teens and dog. 
 
Trellus Health: https://trellushealth.com/
 
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On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about what bile is, how it’s playing a role in your IBS symptoms, and how to start talking to your doctor target this piece of the IBS puzzle.
 
In this episode, we cover:
What is bile [2:02]
Why is bile released into the small intestine [2:42]
Bile is a detergent  [3:30]
What is bile made up of [4:21]
Eliminating waste from the body [6:06]
What happens to bile [6:29]
Gallbladder removal [9:52]
Small intestine [11:12]
Where do things go wrong [13:09]
What can you do about this [13:46]
Bile buildup [16:57]
Bile acid malabsorption [17:17]
How to test for this [19:08]
What happens if you’ve had your gallbladder removed [22:09]
 
Mentioned in this episode:
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You can also follow along with them on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok @getbetterblends.
 
Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team:
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Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult 
 
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FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course:
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The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity
 
Track your symptoms & understand your body better 
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Does your IBS get worse when you eat “healthy” foods? 
On today’s The Gut Show episode, we talk about why this happens and how you can keep your gut happy while still improving your nutrition. 
 
In this episode, we cover:
What does “healthy” mean [2:16]
Large increase of fiber very quickly [6:36]
Inflammation [9:32]
Increasing plant foods [11:08]
FODMAPs [13:45]
Powders and supplements [14:35]
Too much protein [16:23]
Increase in exercise [19:18]
Tips to avoid this [23:15]
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
Today’s episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms.
Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com and save 20% off your order with code GUT20.
 
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FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course:
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Join The GUT Community:
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Track your symptoms & understand your body better 
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It’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]
 
Mentioned in this episode:
What if you could develop skills to manage intrusive IBS symptoms in only 10 minutes a day or less? 
Mahana IBS is the first digital therapeutic that’s making proven gut directed CBT  treatment accessible to everyone who needs it. 
Included in the program is an optional service called, Mahana Care which provides non-medical support, encouragement, and technical guidance to accompany patients through their CBT journey.
Discover the connection between your brain, gut, and behaviors and develop new skills to reduce the impact of IBS with Mahana.. This is FDA-cleared and proven to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms! 
Learn more about Mahana IBS and view their provider finder at mahana.com. 
Since Mahana IBS an effective, proven, personal digital treatment that has been FDA-cleared, it is currently only available by prescription from health care professionals as part of treatment plans.Talk to your doctor or find a provider through the provider finder today! 
 
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Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult 
 
FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course:
https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up
 
Join The GUT Community:
The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity
 
Track your symptoms & understand your body better 
My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal