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Introducing the
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.
In each episode, Jacqueline Gaulin, longtime patient advocate and the Founder of Gastro Girl, Inc. and GI OnDEMAND, will tackle topics that go beyond the basic mainstream coverage of GI health to educate, inform and empower patients and their caregivers. If you crave the inside scoop on the latest news, research and resources related to gastroenterology, and want it all delivered in an engaging, friendly, nonjudgmental and educational way that features leading GI experts, inspiring patients and positive vibes, this podcast is also for you.
Gastro Girl, an official patient-education partner of The American College of Gastroenterology, is committed to providing actionable and evidence-based health information to help empower patients to better health.
Latest Episodes
Elimination Diet Therapy For Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) is a chronic allergic condition that occurs in the esophagus, with diagnoses on the rise in recent years. That’s why we asked registered dietitian, Amanda Lynett, to share her expertise on treating EoE with elimination diet therapy. Amanda gives her input on how to approach elimination diets safely, and an inside look at her course designed to help patients navigate the ins and outs of EoE food triggers in everyday life. Check out Amanda’s course here: education.giondemand.com
A Genetic Counselor’s Guide To Hereditary GI Cancer Screening
If you could—would you want to know whether your family has a genetic predisposition to cancer? World-renown genetic counselor Heather Hampel is not only here to share how that’s possible, but also to explain how some cancers can be preventable. In this episode, Heather shares what patients should know about the genetic testing process, the available screening options and the importance of knowing your family’s medical history.
The Brain-Gut Connection and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Your gut is often called “the second brain” since it has its own type of nervous system, the enteric nervous system, that’s in constant communication with your brain. Dr. Stephen Lupe, a GI Psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic returns to discuss the impact of this brain-gut connection on IBD. He also gives us a preview of his free on-demand course that helps those living with IBD understand and manage the stress and anxiety they may be feeling.
Past Episodes
Are you wondering what contraception has to do with IBD? Do you know what you…
Can people with IBD exercise safely? We have a doctor who says yes! It just…
Which comes first the IBD or the Period? In this episode, our host Jacqueline Gaulin…
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you may be embarrassed or intimidated when discussing…
Having IBD can really impact our personal lives. Our host, Jacqueline Gaulin, founder of Gastro Girl, discusses…
Some women glide through menopause, while others struggle. In this episode, Jacqueline Gaulin hosts a…
This is a special Foodie Find episode! We found a great resource for you, a…
Melissa Adams VanHouten and Dr. Baharak Moshiree share their unique perspectives on gastroparesis, a disease…
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) is a chronic allergic condition that occurs in the esophagus, with diagnoses…
If you could—would you want to know whether your family has a genetic predisposition to…
Your gut is often called "the second brain" since it has its own type of…
If you are living with a digestive health condition and want to better understand the…
Gastroenterologist Dr. Milli Gupta shares her expertise on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE), an allergic condition in…
Dr. Neilanjan Nandi discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) and why the latest ACG CRC screening guidelines…
Gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, are common gastrointestinal symptoms. Many health conscious consumers turn to…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by gastroenterologists,…
Gastroenterologists Dr. Tauseef Ali and Dr. Pooja Singhal from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in…
Host Jacqueline Gaulin hears from a 3-time cancer survivor Dave Dubin. He discusses the availability…
At least 3 million people in our country are living with celiac disease—97% of them…
Is IBS different for men and women? Why is it more common for women to…
Host Jacqueline Gaulin recaps some of the inspirational stories of patients who have turned their…
Lawson Aschenbach is a seven-time professional sports car racing champion. So he knows a thing…
Luke Melms, former NCAA baseball player, ignored and downplayed his GI symptoms for years, which…
Melodie Blackwell is the founder of COCCI (Color of Crohn's And Chronic Illness), an organization…
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