Dr. Daphne Spyropoulos is a clinical health psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic who specializes in gastrointestinal psychology — the connection between the mind and gut. She works with patients who have conditions like IBD, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, helping them manage both the physical and emotional sides of digestive health. She also founded the Women's Health and IBD Clinic at the Cleveland Clinic, supporting women through GI issues related to fertility, pregnancy, and menopause. Her work focuses on bridging mental health and gut health — helping people understand that true healing often starts with the mind.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What a GI psychologist does and why this role is becoming more essential in healthcare
• The gut–brain connection explained in simple, relatable terms
• How stress, anxiety, and trauma can manifest physically in the gut
• Why conditions like IBS and IBD tend to flare up during high-stress periods (especially in women)
• Practical tools and strategies to support gut and mental health
• Common myths and misinformation about serotonin and gut health circulating on social media
• Simple mindset shifts to help you move from survival to healing

...and more!

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