In the spirit of IBS Awareness month, this episode explores the gut-brain axis, clinical implications, and integrative care for gut-brain dysfunction. Dr. Ali Navidi, a clinical psychologist and CEO of GI Psychology, shares insights on cognitive behavioral therapy and gut-directed hypnotherapy, emphasizing the importance of collaborative care and empowering patients with hope.

The episode is sponsored by Ardelyx.

With April being Esophageal Cancer Awareness month, today's episode delves into the misconceptions and harmful effects of heartburn, the myths surrounding reflux surgery, and the future of heartburn therapy. Dr. Dan Lister, past-president of the American Foregut Society, provides insights on the risks associated with heartburn and the potential of precision medicine in addressing esophageal adenocarcinoma.

This episode was brought to you by Castle Biosciences, maker of TissueCypher, a test designed to predict the risk of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett's esophagus.

What should I eat to prevent colon cancer? Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Bass joins the show to answer this and more questions on our diet and risk of CRC. We explore the intersection of nutrition and cancer prevention, focusing on the impact of ultra-processed foods on colon cancer risk.

We have all seen the unfortunate headlines. Why are we seeing a rise of early-onset colorectal cancer and what can we do about it? Dr. Barnell, co-founder and CMO of Geneoscopy, joins the Gut Doctor Podcast to answer these questions and more!

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh discusses the current treatment landscape of constipation with Dr. Satish Rao. Dr. Rao is Chair of Gastroenterology, Professor of Medicine, and Director of Neurogastroenterology and Motility at August University. This episode was sponsored by Vibrant Gastro, makers of the drug-free Vibrant System.

Have you just been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease? Not sure what to discuss next with your GI provider? In this episode, Dr. Koliani-Pace answers common questions and addresses concerns that likely worry a newly diagnosed IBD patient.

Dr. Parikh and Jamie Allers do a deeper dive into intermittent fasting (IF). Jamie is a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center. They discuss the different types of IF, how to implement an IF diet, potential setbacks and risks of IF, and which disease states could benefit from intermittent fasting.

Dr. Parikh discusses the nuances and challenges of inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy with APRN Carli Willard. APRN Willard reviews blood work, diagnostic studies, safe medications, contraindicated medications, optimal mode of delivery and when to refer to maternal-fetal medicine.