In this special crossover podcast episode, Tuesday Night IBS host Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, are joined live by William Chey, MD, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at FOOD the Main Course Conference in Ann Arbor, MI.

·       Intro :02

·       The interview/about Scarlata :27

·       About Chey 1:07

·       About Lynett 1:53

·       Chey, over the course of your career, what prompted this area of interest for you? 2:47

·       When did you first hear about FODMAPs in relationship to IBS, and was there an “a-ha” moment that made you think that this would become something major in the future? 5:38

·       What was your goal with this conference, FOOD the Main Course?  10:28

·       Amanda, how do you go about putting a conference like this together?  14:09

·       Where do you see GI nutrition going? What are some new updates in this area for dieticians? 18:45

·       Amanda, what personally prompted you to go into GI nutrition? 22:03

·       Chey, where do you think IBS care is going, and are we succeeding in helping patients? 24:37

·       Do you feel that there is a role for supplements, prebiotics and probiotics in managing IBS? 28:26

·       What about mast cell stabilizers? 30:49

·       Do you have any recommendations right now for health care providers caring for patients with IBS? 33:56

·       Do you think there is an opportunity to educate providers about pelvic floor physical therapy from a diet and awareness perspective? 39:21

·       Amanda, as an expert GI RD, where do you see IBS care going, and what hopeful messages can you provide to people living with this condition? 42:41

·       If you could speak to other health care professionals that work in GI, what is an important component that should be considered when offering nutrition care for patients living with a GI disorder? 44:17

·       Thank you, Dr. Chey and Amanda 49:26

·       Thanks for listening 49:42

Amanda Lynett MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian with her masters. Amanda is with the Division of Gastroenterology at Michigan Medical in Ann Arbor.

Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, is a patient advocate and creator of the first website for IBS sufferers. He is the co-founder of Tuesday Night IBS.

Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, is a US-based dietitian with over 30 years of experience. Kate’s expertise is in gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance.

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Disclosures: Chey and Roberts report no relevant financial disclosures. Scarlata reports stock options with Epicured LLC and FODY Food Company, financial support from Dr. Schar, Mahana Therapeutics, Nestle Health Science, Olipop, Pendulum, QOL Medical.