The stomach plays a central role in the digestion process. Whenever we’re hungry, our stomach growls; if we aren’t feeling well, we might have a stomachache. Have you ever imagined what eating and digestion would be like if you didn’t have a stomach?  

Today we’re chatting with Karissa Eifert, an Interior Designer who had her stomach removed. She’s explaining the diagnosis that led her to make this life-changing decision and sharing more about what it’s like to live life without a stomach. 

Colorectal Cancer Awareness month is winding to a close! We hope that you’ve taken some time this month to share the importance of colon cancer screening and maybe scheduled an appointment for yourself or a loved one. 

We’re closing out the month with another refresher from Gastroenterologist Dr. Adam Moskowitz. Dr. Moskowitz is going to discuss the importance of a great diet when it comes to preventative measures for your gut health, how you can approach gut health as a family, and also some alternative ways to be screened for colon cancer. 

Whenever someone mentions allergies, we usually think about runny noses when the seasons change or varying reactions after eating certain foods; but, in this episode, we’re exploring allergies in a new way!

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Acupuncture Physician, Alternative Holistic Healer, Body Code™ Practitioner, Naturopathic Medicine Doctor, Creator of The Allergy Kit, Dr. Ynge Ljung. Dr. Ynge is sharing how energy medicine can help you find relief from your allergies and how restoring these imbalances can improve your gut and overall health. 

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month! We feel so grateful for all of you who listen to the podcast and hope that it is a helpful tool to spread awareness year round. Today’s episode may be a refresher for some, but it’s information that definitely bears repeating!

We’re speaking with Gastroenterologist, Medical Director, and Assistant Professor, Dr. Jeffrey Crespin. Dr. Crespin is going over some of the basics for any new listeners (why are colonoscopies important? Who should be receiving them and how often?) and busting some myths that are out there surrounding colon and gut health. 

We have had a lot of guests on our podcast discuss the diagnosis of IBS and how to manage the accompanying symptoms, but there is a lot of confusion between the diagnosis of IBS and IBD! We wanted to make sure we set the record straight. 

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Amber Tresca, the creator of About IBD and the co-creator of IBD Moms. Amber is sharing her own journey following an IBD diagnosis and how that has led her to advocate for other IBD patients (both young and old!) as well as those who may care for them.

More often than not, whenever bacteria come up in discussion, it’s usually associated with illness or infection! How much do you know about the good bacteria in our bodies and where to get more of them?

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Leslie Cannon, the creator of KePro. Through sharing why she created KePro, we learn more about the importance of having enough of that good bacteria in our bodies! 

When it comes to health education and teaching people what is going on with their bodies, the earlier we can learn, the better! How do we educate young children and teenagers about the importance of a healthy gut microbiome when we’re competing with social media and short attention spans?

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Rebecca Winderman who is known as KidGastroDoc on all social media. Rebecca discusses the importance of making health education accessible and meeting people where they’re at!

We talk a lot about holistic healing approaches on this podcast: having a solid mental health routine, making sure you’re addressing traumas, and researching natural remedies to address your symptoms. Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right things” but something is still missing?

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Renee Bergmen. Renee discusses the importance of having a truly custom approach to your gut health journey through lab testing and things like your enneagram score. She also shares the importance of having fun along the way!

With the rising costs of healthcare and concern for the safety of certain medications, the search is on for natural ways to heal. Many people are turning to Naturopathic Doctors to guide them on their holistic healing journey.

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Naturopathic Medical Student and Wellness/Life Coach Kayla Szampruch. Kayla shares more about healing from a Naturopathic perspective and also dives into the topic of menstruation (her specialty!) and how it ties into gut health.  

Gout is a chronic and progressive condition that affects 8.3 million Americans. With 90% of gout patients having conditions like obesity or high cholesterol making it more difficult to manage their symptoms, you can see that a tie between gout and GI health is evident!

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with author and gout expert Spiro Koulouris. Spiro takes us on a deeper dive into the world of gout and shares ways we can change our diet to improve our gout symptoms.