Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

What should you do if diet and exercise are not enough to lose weight? Should you jump straight to bariatric surgery or try a GLP-1 medication first? Natalie Larson, APRN, a nurse practitioner within the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, shares more about the complexities of obesity, the treatment options available, and how to discover the path that's right for you on this episode of Butts & Guts.

Anthony Lembo, MD, a gastroenterologist and Director of Research for the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to highlight the new Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center and explore the interaction between the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. Listen to learn more about common symptoms of neuro-GI disorders, such as bloating, pain, constipation, and diarrhea, common triggers, and treatment options available. 

Is the low histamine diet right for everyone? Amanda Igel MS, RD, LD, a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic, joins Dr. Steele on Butts & Guts to share more about what histamine is, how an intolerance impacts the digestive system, and the importance of working with a registered dietician to develop a personalized nutrition plan.

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele sits down with Dr. Brian Chen from the Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorder Center to explore the intriguing link between sleep and digestive health. They discuss the critical role sleep plays in overall wellness and how inadequate rest can negatively impact gut function. Join them as they uncover the latest research and practical insights on how sleep affects our digestive system.

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Dr. Jessica Caldwell, Director of the Women’s Alzheimer's Movement Prevention and Research Center at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the intriguing connection between gut health and brain health. Discover how the gut-brain axis influences Alzheimer’s disease, the impact of lifestyle and diet on cognitive function, and what current research reveals about managing and preventing neurodegenerative conditions. Tune in to learn how caring for your gut may be the key to safeguarding your brain.

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are only a few of the side effects patients undergoing cancer treatment may experience. Dr. Renato Samala, a physician within the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at the Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share more about why these side effects occur, the impact on the digestive system, and how palliative care goes beyond symptom control to address the physical, emotional and psychological effects of cancer treatment.

Bret Lashner, MD, a gastroenterologist in the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts this week to discuss fecal transplants. This cutting-edge procedure is used to combat severe gut infections, repair the gut microbiome, and restore the quality of life for patients battling a range of conditions. Listen to learn more about how the procedure has evolved and advancements on the horizon.

This week on Butts & Guts, we welcome back Dr. Mike Leonis of Cleveland Clinic Children's to discuss the latest updates in the diagnosis and treatment of acute liver failure (ALF). Listen to learn everything you need to know about ALF in children, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and how treatment of this life-threatening condition continues to evolve.

Dr. Choon H David Kwon, Director of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss histotripsy, a non-invasive liver tumor treatment recently approved by the FDA. Listen to learn more about how this technology works, who is a candidate, and the future of non-invasive liver tumor treatment.

Dr. Lynn Woo, Center Director for Pediatric Urology, and pediatric surgeon Dr. Anthony DeRoss, join Butts & Guts this week to discuss the new Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Center at Cleveland Clinic, which offers multidisciplinary care for children with colorectal and pelvic disorders. Listen to learn more about how the center provides various treatments for chronic conditions and aims to streamline care for patients and their families.