Ep. 398 | The Hidden Psychological Toll of Digestive Disorders | IBS | Gut-Brain & Anxiety & More
Is your gut wreaking havoc on your mental health? Up to 45 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), struggling with unpredictable diarrhea, constipation, nausea and more. These “disorders of gut-brain interaction” take a serious toll, with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and even PTSD compared to the general public. So how do you break free from the vicious cycle?
Dr. Megan Riehl, a clinical psychologist and gastroenterology specialist, shares insider strategies to get your gut-brain axis back in sync. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Riehl now runs one of the first GI behavioral health clinics in the country at the University of Michigan.
Tune in to learn:
The pathophysiology behind IBS and how the “gut-brain feedback loop” operates
How diet, lifestyle, and environment shape GI distress
Practical coping tools to tame anxiety about bathroom access
Emerging links between GI disorders and conditions like PTSD
Cutting-edge treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy tailored to GI patients
If you or someone you love battles the physical and mental strain of digestive issues, this science-based conversation is a must listen. Dr. Riehl leaves us hopeful - with greater awareness and the right integrative care, those suffering can find real relief.
ABOUT Dr. Megan Riehl
Dr. Megan Riehl is a key opinion leader in the field of psychogastroenterology. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan where she is the Director of the GI Behavioral Health Program. In her clinical practice she offers state of the art care to those with digestive conditions.
Dr. Riehl is passionate about developing innovative educational programming to improve access to integrative care for patients with GI conditions. She is an actively involved member of various professional GI organizations including the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, the Rome Foundation and the American College of Gastroenterology. Through teaching, speaking, writing and research, Dr. Riehl highlights the importance of holistic, integrative care in gastroenterology.
Together with world renowned, GI dietitian Kate Scarlata, she looks forward to sharing a comprehensive tool kit for those living with IBS in their upcoming book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS available now for pre-sale.
Pre-order Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS
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