Expert Conversations. Real Patient Stories. Trusted Digestive Health Insights. The Gastro Girl Podcast, hosted by Jacqueline Gaulin, Founder & CEO of Gastro …
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Can liver damage be reversed? What does it mean if you've been told you have liver fibrosis, and does liver scarring always lead to cirrhosis? Chronic liver disease can develop with few noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to recognize liver damage before the disease becomes more advanced.
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Can digestive enzymes really help reduce gas, bloating, and other uncomfortable digestive symptoms? And why do certain foods trigger symptoms in some people but not others? In this episode of Gastro Girl, GI dietitian Erin Judge, RDN, CSDH, explains how digestive enzymes work, why FODMAPs and other poorly absorbed carbohydrates can contribute to digestive symptoms, and when supplemental enzymes may be helpful.
37:024.4K views · 3w ago · 37:02
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often means paying close attention to your symptoms and how well your treatment is controlling the disease. But what happens when you’re still having symptoms; or a treatment that once worked doesn’t seem to be working as well anymore?
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Guest: IBS-C During Pregnancy
Can pregnancy make IBS-C worse? Pregnancy can bring major changes to digestion and bowel habits. But if you’re already living with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), bloating, abdominal discomfort, or chronic constipation, it can be difficult to know what’s related to pregnancy—and what may be related to your digestive condition.
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If you’ve been struggling with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)—or have ever felt like your symptoms weren’t being taken seriously—this episode is for you. Makenna shares her personal journey of living with IBS-C, from first experiencing symptoms in high school to spending years searching for answers while being told there wasn’t really anything wrong.
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30:432.9K views · 1mo ago · 30:43
Guest: Jennifer Lai
A diagnosis of cirrhosis can feel overwhelming, but understanding what’s happening in your liver—and knowing what you can do to protect your health—can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, Gastro Girl host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by Jennifer Lai, MD, MBA, a hepatologist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), for a practical conversation about living with cirrhosis and reducing the risk of complications.
25:377.5K views · 1mo ago · 25:37
For many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), understanding what remission actually means can be confusing. If your symptoms improve, does that mean your IBD is under control? And if you’re in remission, is the disease gone for good?
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Why does the immune system cause inflammation in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis? And what do the gut microbiome, intestinal lining, and genetics have to do with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? In this episode of the Gastro Girl Podcast, host Jacqueline Gaulin talks with gastroenterologist and IBD expert Dr. Colleen Kelly about the important connection between the gut and immune system in IBD.
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3:26122 views · 3mo ago · 3:26
The Gastro Girl Podcast dives into the critical distinction between feeling better and true internal healing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). FULL EPISODE Host Jacqueline Gaulin and IBD expert Dr. Jessica Allegretti explain why patients often feel healthy while the disease is still active—and why achieving "deep mucosal healing" is the real goal for long-term health.
21:154.4K views · 3mo ago · 21:15
Can you have no symptoms and still have active inflammatory bowel disease? In this episode of The Gastro Girl Podcast, host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by renowned IBD expert Dr. Jessica Allegretti to explore what every patient should know about the hidden nature of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Topics: What is IBD? Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis · IBD as a "Whole Body" Disease · Why we focus too much on symptoms · The Iceberg Analogy: Invisible Inflammation · Feeling Better vs. Actual Tissue Healing · Joint pain, skin issues, and other "Silent" symptoms
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32:034.8K views · 4mo ago · 32:03
Preparing for a colonoscopy may not be anyone's favorite part of colorectal cancer screening , but proper colonoscopy prep is one of the most important factors in detecting precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer early.
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35:513.1K views · 4mo ago · 35:51
Guest: Dr. William D. Chey
If you've tried medications, diet changes, fiber supplements, or other therapies for IBS-C and still aren't feeling better, you're not alone. Read more Many people with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) feel frustrated when symptoms persist despite treatment. But when treatments don't work, it may be time to take a closer look at what's really going on. In this episode of the Gastro Girl Podcast, Jacqueline Gaulin sits down with Dr. William D.
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) @AmericanCancerSociety recently updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations, adding new stool-based and blood-based screening options.
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Guest: Barrett's Esophagus
Newly told you have Barrett’s esophagus and not sure what happens next? Know when Barrett’s tissue needs endoscopic eradication therapy (EET), how often you really need surveillance endoscopies, and which reflux and lifestyle changes help protect your esophagus over time.
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Guest: Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition that can develop in approximately 5% to 15% of people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Because Barrett’s esophagus often has no symptoms of its own, many people are unaware they have the condition until it is detected through medical screening. Early diagnosis is important for reducing the risk of esophageal cancer. Watch this episode and learn more about Barrett’s esophagus.
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