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   Connect with Erin: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd https://www.instagram.com/gutivate Free course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up  What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method

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: This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers.  Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order   Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   YouTube: www.youtube.com/@gutivate TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/gutivate   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

“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/   Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

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: Today’s episode is sponsored by Better Blends, a low FODMAP certified protein powder tailored for all the digestion troubled. Packed with 20g of protein, 7g of fiber, 3g of MCT oil, prebiotics, and more, Better Blends delivers nutrition you can trust in every serving. Get yours today at www.betterblends.com and enjoy 25% off a single order using code: Gutivate25. This excludes Sample Packets.  You can also follow along with them on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok @getbetterblends.   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   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

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.   Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@gutivate TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/gutivate    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

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!    Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

Was your IBS caused by a foodborne illness?  On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about foods that are commonly linked to foodborne illness, how food poisoning can cause IBS, and what you can do to avoid a foodborne illness.    In this episode, we cover: Most common foodborne illness [2:22]  Foods most linked to illness [2:51] Food poisoning and IBS [4:10] How does this actually happen [4:26] Can this also happen after viral infections [8:11] The rate of post infectious IBS [9:47] The drivers of IBS [10:20] What do you do about post infectious IBS [11:07]  How do you avoid a foodborne illness [15:42]   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.   An interview with Dr. Pimentel - How to recover from SIBO and what do we really know? https://youtu.be/xb8n6WjdnW0   Follow Gutivate: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate   TikTok: @erinjudge.rd https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult   Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   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

Do you feel lost in the contradicting health info online?  If you don’t know where to turn or who to trust, this episode of The Gut Show is for you!  In the most unbiased way I can, I talk about why these contradictions exist, how to navigate them, and how to find information you trust.    In this episode, we cover: Why do these contradictions exist [4:09] Who is sharing this information [7:44] Short vs long term benefits[13:53]  Scientific vs anecdotal evidence [16:54] What is considered evidenced based [22:48] So how do you know who to trust [27:20] The message itself [29:17] Trends vs science [30:51] Are you the center of your care [32:52]   Mentioned in this episode: Schedule a consult call: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers.  Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com   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

You’ve probably heard about digestive enzymes and may be wondering…do I need these!?! On this episode of The Gut Show, I talk about what digestive enzymes are, if you need to take them, and how to improve your body’s production of enzymes.    In this episode, we cover: Regulation of supplements [1:49] What are digestive enzymes [3:36] Where are the enzymes found [4:18] What are the different enzymes [5:40] Why are enzymes needed [7:10]  What does it mean to be enzyme deficient [10:20]  Lactose intolerance [11:46] Osmotic effect in colon [13:57] What causes this [14:55] If you suspect you have an insufficiency [16:04] Should you actually take enzymes [17:34] What enzymes do I recommend as an IBS RD [20:37] FODZYME [22:23]   Mentioned in this episode: Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers.    Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

Your diaphragm is involved in breathing, but did you know it’s also involved in digestion?    For this episode of The Gut Show, I spoke with @prioritypt_and_wellness about how pelvic floor physical therapy is for more than just your pelvic muscles, how this therapy can help digestion, and the role the diaphragm plays in digestion.    In this episode, we cover: What is pelvic floor physical therapy [2:38] Is pelvic floor pt for more than just pelvic floor muscles [6:11] How can this help digestion [7:24] No such thing as TMI [13:52] What is the diaphragm [15:53] Does the diaphragm play a role in digestion [17:05]  When does the diaphragm not work properly [18:12]    About our guest: I graduated Summa cumme laude from Lipscomb University in 2006 with a double major of Exercise Science and Spanish having played on a scholarship for volleyball. Due to an injury in college to my spine, I then decided to attend Belmont University where I graduated with my Doctorate Of Physical Therapy. Since then, I have achieved a board certification in orthopedics, certification in orthopedic manual therapy and several other certifications and continuing educatio education including dry needling, pelvic pain, pre and post-natal pilates specialist and specifically progressing female athletes to and through pregnancy.    I started my own practice in 2018 to allow my clients more 1:1 care and allow for a better family-work balance called Priority Physical Therapy. I reside in Mt. Juliet with my husband of 17+ years (Weldon), 2 children (Audrey and Collin) and newly adopted German Shorthair pointers (Tess and Dotty). When I'm not at work, I will be at my kids' events, on the lake, working out or reading "nerdy" anatomy/self-care books.    Connect with Kelly on Instagram @prioritypt_and_wellness or her website: www.iamprioritypt.com   Mentioned in this episode: Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

Have you been told you have gastritis?  Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. You may have heard about this condition following an endoscopy or when experiencing a burning sensation in your stomach…but often times, patients aren’t sure what causes this to happen or how to fix it.  I see this a lot with my patients, so let’s break down what gastritis is, common causes and symptoms of gastritis, and how you can find relief!   In this episode, we cover: What is gastritis [1:30] Is gastritis acute or chronic [4:27] Side effects of gastritis [7:05] Atrophic gastritis [10:45] Common causes of gastritis [14:21] Symptoms of gastritis [26:23] What can we do about gastritis [27:22]   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.   Mentioned in this episode: Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gutivate TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up   Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   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

In this episode I talk with Dr. Mark Pimentel, a leader in the small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) world.  We talk about what his team is doing to push research forward for SIBO and IBS, new developments in SIBO, breath testing and gasses produced, as well as things that will be coming out soon for treatment.    In this episode, we cover: What is SIBO [4:29] What the team is working on [5:46] Keeping an open mind as a scientist [9:02] The controversy of breath testing [10:01] Hydrogen sulfide [13:24]   This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers.  Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order   Mentioned in this episode: REIMAGINE Study: https://csmast.com/current-research/ Breath testing for SIBO and IMO: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10496284/ Research articles from the MAST team: https://csmast.com/scientific-articles/ Indian consensus statements on IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961659/ Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method About our guest: Mark Pimentel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel is also a Professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA.) As a physician and researcher, Dr. Pimentel has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for numerous basic science, translational and clinical investigations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between gut flora composition and human disease. This research led to the first ever blood tests for IBS, ibs-smartTM, the only licensed and patented serologic diagnostic for irritable bowel syndrome. The test measures the levels of two validated IBS biomarkers, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin. A pioneering expert in IBS, Dr. Pimentel’s work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases and Sciences, among others. Dr. Pimentel has presented at national and international medical conferences and advisory boards. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology,) a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society.   Learn more about Dr. Pimentel’s work:  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/research/areas/science-tech.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/MASTprogram Instagram: @mastprogram   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

We know the gut and brain are connected and that the nervous system plays a role in this connection, but what exactly is your nervous system and what causes it to malfunction? What does it mean to regulate your nervous system and what can you do to achieve this?    In this episode, we cover: What is your nervous system [1:42] Endocrine system [2:33] Does the nervous system impact the whole body [3:14] Major nervous system organs [3:55] Sensory [4:11] Central and peripheral [5:53] What causes the nervous system to malfunction [8:06] How is this related to your gut [10:13] Inflammatory responses [12:22]  Food intolerance and gut health [12:40] Supplements and diet [14:07] What does it mean to regulate your nervous system [15:30] Does regulating your nervous system mean we avoid the stress state [18:48] Daily habits and routines [20:00] How do you regulate during periods of stress [24:00]   Mentioned in this episode: Vagus nerve episode: https://youtu.be/PzoitgiQVG0?si=Yw4JLkUocZlgEJuB  Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

Is your thyroid impacting your gut?  Thyroid function is closely related to digestive system function, so this is something to be aware of if you’re struggling with chronic gut symptoms.  Tune into the latest episode of The Gut Show to learn more about why the thyroid does and what happens when function is off.   In this episode, we cover: What is the thyroid [2:30] What other functions are impacted [5:22] Thyroid and weight gain + other conditions [6:39] How does the thyroid impact digestion [7:17] What does dysfunction look like [9:28] Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism [11:22] Graves’ disease [12:34] Hashimoto’s disease [13:15] Goiter [13:42] Stress [14:30] Where does the gut fit in [16:45]   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.   Mentioned in this epsiode:  Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gutivate/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd   Join the MASTER Method Membership:  https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

What does the immune system have to do with IBS? Let's dive into this topic as we discuss the major components of the immune system, the role of the immune system in gut health and more! In this episode, we cover: [1:29] The role of the immune system [3:34] Parts of the immune system   [11:16] Destruction of the pathogens [14:54] Innate immune system [16:35] The gut and the immune system [19:22] Leaky gut [22:06] Gut microbiota [22:38] Cells in the gut [24:30] IBS and gut cells   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.   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    Join the MASTER Method Membership:  https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   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/thegu…   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

What is diet culture and how can it mess up your gut? Did you do this to yourself? Is there a way out? Listen now as we discuss all of the above!    In this episode, we cover: What is diet culture?  [2:35] Healthism [4:24] How does diet culture play a role in gut health? [6:21] Nocebo effect [7:13] Placebo effect [7:54] Self sabotage [8:31] Hyperfocus on the body [9:47] Hypersensitivity [10:50] Fiber [12:45] Overexercise [13:21] Weight loss medications [14:43] Eating disorders [15:42] Did I do this to myself? [21:43] Steps to get out of this [24:14]   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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   This episode is sponsored by FODZYME, the world's first enzyme blend that targets FODMAPs, gas-causing carbohydrates and common gut triggers.  Mixing FODZYME with your food allows the enzymes to integrate and break down the FODMAPs lactose, GOS, and fructan, before they can affect your gut. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME can help you reduce overall FODMAP load, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. Say goodbye to digestion drama with the help of FODZYME. Learn more at fodzyme.com and use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off any single order.

What’s a practical approach to managing IBS? Tune in as we cover what IBS is, the drivers of IBS, how to manage IBS holistically and more!    In this episode, we cover: My story [1:26] Can IBS be cured? [2:47] What is IBS? [3:14] Drivers of IBS [6:10] How many drivers of IBS do I have? [7:16] Leaky gut [10:22] How to start bringing down triggers [11:21] What happens when you have IBS [12:41] How to manage IBS [13:46] Sleep [14:55] Routine [16:21] How you eat [19:05]   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com 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

We are wrapping up season 5 of The Gut Show by talking about picky eating! Have you been told “you’re just being picky” or “you need to try more foods”? It’s not always that simple, there may be more to your picky eating, like a GI condition that makes you picky to avoid symptoms or a sensory issue. Let’s discuss what picky eating is, causes and effects or picky eating and what you can do about it.   In this episode, we cover: What is picky eating [4:09] Causes of picky eating [5:51] The effects of picky eating [14:24] How is taste developed [16:40] Food exposure [25:30] Feeding therapy [28:02] Conditions mistaken for picky eating [30:55]   This episode is sponsored by FODZYME®. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME® can help you reduce overall FODMAP intake, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. You can learn more about FODZYME® and try it for yourself at fodzyme.com. Use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off your order.   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   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/thegu...   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

You may think grief and IBS are not related, as it’s something that isn’t talked about...so let’s talk about it!  We all experience grief, and it doesn’t go away if we just ignore it.  Listen to this episode of The Gut Show as we discuss how grief and IBS are connected, see if grief causes IBS, and some ways to deal with grief.    In this episode, we cover: What is grief [2:35] How are grief and IBS connected [3:13]  Research supporting this [4:55] Does grief cause IBS [7:17] Grief from IBS [9:21] Ways to deal with grief [16:58]   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   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/thegu...   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

People with digestive disorders like IBS often check food labels to ensure they are free from triggers. While maintaining a nutritious diet is important, it is possible for these behaviors to become obsessive and lead to an unhealthy preoccupation with eating healthy.  Let’s dive into what this is called, common signs, and buzz words you may hear that play on your fear and spread this condition.  This episode is sponsored by FODZYME®. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME® can help you reduce overall FODMAP intake, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. You can learn more about FODZYME® and try it for yourself at fodzyme.com. Use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off your order.   In this episode, we cover: What is orthorexia [3:17] Common signs of orthorexia [6:51] Buzz words [15:17] Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   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/thegu...   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