364. The Brain-Gut Connection with Megan Riehl - podcast episode cover

364. The Brain-Gut Connection with Megan Riehl

Jul 17, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 364
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

If you want the best guidance for your GI issues without exclusive access to a top-tier medical team, join us in this episode with Megan Riehl, co-author of Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based Whole-body Guide to Living Well. You’ll discover how this book brings science-based strategies, and exercises straight to your home, offering tools rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to manage GI symptoms effectively. Learn about accessible resources and the profound impact of a multidisciplinary team on your health. Tune in to unlock these valuable insights and improve your well-being!


Listen and learn: 
  • The expansive scope of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and the spectrum of GI conditions
  • Why the gut is often called the second brain, and how its powerful connection with the brain influences our health in surprising ways
  • How stress and anxiety fuel GI symptoms and create a cycle of worsening health
  • The "Dream Team" of GI care
  • Treating GI with cognitive reframing and decreasing behavioral avoidance
  • Is clinical hypnotherapy effective for treating IBS and how does it work?  
  • How a "gentle diet cleanup" can transform gut health—before you dive into restrictive diets
  • The risks of gut pseudoscience on your gut health 
  • How the gut microbiome could revolutionize precision medicine

Resources:
About Megan Riehl 

Dr. Megan Riehl is a clinical health psychologist, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of GI Behavioral Health at the University of Michigan. Her research and passion for education have resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications, leadership roles, and lectures. This year, together with digestive health expert Kate Scarlata, they co-authored Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS and launched The Gut Health Podcast. 


Related Episodes: 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android