Disordered: Anxiety Help

Anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome/GI Issues w/Dr. Sula Windgassen (Ep 034)


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When anxious, stressed, or afraid, the gut and GI tract are almost instantly impacted. This is true for a huge number of people, anxious or not. This week Josh and Drew are joined by health psychologist Dr. Sula Windgassen to talk about anxiety and IBS. Dr. Sula specializes in a cognitive behavioral approach to supporting people struggling with IBS, Crohn's, colitis, other GI issues, and other chronic illnesses.


In this episode we're talking about:

  • The real nature of the gut-brain connection
  • Validating the fact that anxiety can and often does have a real physical impact on the GI tract
  • How anxiety can not only trigger these issues but can also make them worse than they have to be based on magnified fears surrounding these physical responses
  • How a cognitive-behavioral approach is beneficial when struggling to get a grip on the intersection of anxiety and IBS/gut issues.

  • Find Dr. Sula online:

    Instagram (@the_health_psychologist_)

    All Dr. Sula's Links


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    Disclaimer: Disordered is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to Disordered does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the hosts of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.


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