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August 22, 2024
Merch Drop!
The Gastro Girl Team is super excited to share our very first Merch Drop! Please check out our debut collection and let us know what you think! Your purchases support our patient-centric efforts to provide evidence-based digestive health education, content, access to expertise and support for everyone. Thank you!
April 1, 2023
Tips for Providing Care to Older Adults with Digestive Issues
Digestive conditions can make caregiving seem daunting, so we’ve put together a few tips to make the situation easier for both you and your loved one!
October 22, 2025
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
February 28, 2025
Article: Q&A: AI-powered app ‘digestive health companion’ empowers patients to improve gut health
Click here to read an article published by Healio about the Ask Gastro Girl App.
February 12, 2025
Article: Building a Repository of Answers to All Your Digestive Health Queries
Click here to read an article published by Medhealth Outlook about the Ask Gastro Girl App.
January 16, 2025
Gastro Girl Unveils ‘Ask Gastro Girl’: The AI-Powered App Redefining Access to Digestive Health Support
Startup life is relentless. The challenges are overwhelming, the sacrifices endless, and at times, the vision you’re fighting for can feel distant. But for me, that vision has always been about bold thinking—challenging the status quo and empowering people to take control of their digestive health.
August 19, 2025
Struggling to Swallow: My EoE Journey
Gastro Girl Podcast
If you’re one of the 1 in 4 people who is living with a chronic digestive health condition , you’re not alone. Whether you’re just diagnosed, in remission, or trying to learn what is happening in your body and what you can do about it, then this podcast is for you.
July 14, 2026
What Is IBD Really Affecting Inside My Body?
Many people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis assume that if symptoms improve, their disease is under control. But with inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation can sometimes continue silently, even when you feel okay. In this episode of Gastro Girl, Jacqueline Gaulin speaks with IBD expert Dr. Jessica Allegretti about what IBD may be affecting inside the body and why symptom relief is not always the same as healing. They discuss the difference between feeling better and achieving remission, why ongoing monitoring matters, how flares can develop, and how proactive care may help protect long-term health. This conversation is designed to help patients better understand what may be happening inside their bodies and feel more informed when talking with their healthcare team. This education initiative is sponsored by Merck.
July 1, 2026
Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment Options | How to Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk
After a Barrett’s esophagus diagnosis, many patients ask: What happens next—and do I need treatment? In this episode, foregut surgeon Dr. Caitlin Houghton of Keck Medicine of USC explains how Barrett’s esophagus is treated in the United States and how doctors work to reduce the risk of progression to esophageal cancer. In this episode, you’ll learn: – How doctors decide when treatment is needed – The role of reflux control, medications, and lifestyle changes – When endoscopic eradication therapy (EET) may be recommended – When surgery may be considered – Why ongoing surveillance is important for long-term care If you or someone you love has Barrett’s esophagus, chronic GERD, or long-term acid reflux, this episode provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help you better understand your options. This episode is part of a 4-part patient education series sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced by Gastro Girl in collaboration with leading U.S. clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
June 22, 2026
Barrett’s Esophagus Explained | Diagnosis, Testing & Cancer Risk (Part 2)
What exactly is Barrett’s esophagus—and how do doctors determine who may be at higher risk? In Part 2 of this 4-part patient education series, leading gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist Raman Muthusamy explains how Barrett’s esophagus develops from chronic GERD and how it’s diagnosed and evaluated in clinical practice in the United States. In this episode, you’ll learn: – What Barrett’s esophagus is – How chronic acid reflux can affect the esophagus – How Barrett’s is diagnosed during endoscopy – How doctors assess risk for progression to cancer – Why early detection matters – How GI specialists guide treatment and follow-up care If you or someone you love experiences long-standing heartburn, reflux, or GERD symptoms, this episode provides trusted, expert-backed information to help you better understand Barrett’s esophagus and what comes next. This episode is part of a 4-part patient education series sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced in collaboration with leading U.S. clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
June 17, 2026
Colonoscopy Prep Explained: Why Bowel Preparation Matters for Colon Cancer Screening
Preparing for a colonoscopy may not be anyone’s favorite part of colorectal cancer screening, but proper colonoscopy prep is one of the most important factors in detecting precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer early. In this episode, Jacqueline Gaulin sits down with leading gastroenterologist Dr. Fola May to answer common questions about bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Why is colonoscopy prep necessary? What happens if the bowel isn’t cleaned properly? Have preparation options improved over the years? And what can patients do to make the process easier? As a co-author of the latest U.S. Multi-Society Task Force recommendations on bowel preparation for colonoscopy, Dr. May explains how colonoscopy prep has evolved to become more effective and patient-friendly. She discusses lower-volume bowel prep options, updated dietary recommendations, and practical strategies to help patients achieve a high-quality prep and avoid repeat procedures. In this episode, you’ll learn: – Why bowel preparation is essential for an effective colonoscopy – How poor prep can impact polyp and cancer detection – Newer low-volume colonoscopy prep options – Updated diet recommendations before a colonoscopy – Tips for improving your colonoscopy prep experience – How proper prep helps improve colorectal cancer screening outcomes Whether you’re preparing for your first colonoscopy or looking for the latest guidance on bowel preparation, this episode provides expert insights to help you feel more confident and informed. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology Patient Care Committee.
June 10, 2026
IBS-C Treatments Not Working? What to Do Next
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) feel frustrated when symptoms persist despite treatment. But when treatments don’t work, it may be time to take a closer look at what’s really going on. In this episode of the Gastro Girl Podcast, Jacqueline Gaulin sits down with Dr. William D. Chey, world-renowned gastroenterologist at the University of Michigan and President of the American College of Gastroenterology, to discuss what patients should do when IBS-C treatments fail. Dr. Chey explains why some patients continue to struggle, what conditions may be overlooked, and how to work with your healthcare provider to develop a more effective plan. In this episode, you’ll learn: – Why IBS-C treatments may not always work as expected – When it’s time to rethink your diagnosis – The role of pelvic floor dysfunction and other overlooked conditions – Questions to ask your healthcare provider – How to take the next step toward better symptom control – Why you don’t have to settle for ongoing symptoms Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with IBS-C for years, this episode offers practical insights to help you move forward with confidence. Learn more at GastroGirl.com. This episode is sponsored by Ardelyx.
June 2, 2026
Blood Test or Colonoscopy? What Patients Need to Know About New Colorectal Cancer Screening Options
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations, adding new stool-based and blood-based screening options. What’s changed in the new American Cancer Society screening recommendations – New stool DNA and stool RNA screening tests – The role of blood-based cancer screening tests – Why colonoscopy remains the gold standard – Why a follow-up colonoscopy is still needed after a positive screening test – Screening recommendations for adults ages 45–75 – The rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults and what patients should know The most important takeaway? Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and the best screening test is the one that gets completed. This episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider.
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July 14, 2026
What Is IBD Really Affecting Inside My Body?
Many people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis assume that if symptoms improve, their disease is under control. But with inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation can sometimes continue silently, even when you feel okay. In this episode of Gastro Girl, Jacqueline Gaulin speaks with IBD expert Dr. Jessica Allegretti about what IBD may be affecting inside the body and why symptom relief is not always the same as healing. They discuss the difference between feeling better and achieving remission, why ongoing monitoring matters, how flares can develop, and how proactive care may help protect long-term health. This conversation is designed to help patients better understand what may be happening inside their bodies and feel more informed when talking with their healthcare team. This education initiative is sponsored by Merck.
July 1, 2026
Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment Options | How to Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk
After a Barrett’s esophagus diagnosis, many patients ask: What happens next—and do I need treatment? In this episode, foregut surgeon Dr. Caitlin Houghton of Keck Medicine of USC explains how Barrett’s esophagus is treated in the United States and how doctors work to reduce the risk of progression to esophageal cancer. In this episode, you’ll learn: – How doctors decide when treatment is needed – The role of reflux control, medications, and lifestyle changes – When endoscopic eradication therapy (EET) may be recommended – When surgery may be considered – Why ongoing surveillance is important for long-term care If you or someone you love has Barrett’s esophagus, chronic GERD, or long-term acid reflux, this episode provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help you better understand your options. This episode is part of a 4-part patient education series sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced by Gastro Girl in collaboration with leading U.S. clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.
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