Laurie Keefer

Dr. Laurie Keefer, GI Health Psychologist, discusses the importance of a flexible mindset in food reintroduction for chronic digestive disorders. She emphasizes resilience, curiosity, and self-compassion in navigating food sensitivities. The podcast explores the gut-brain connection, managing symptoms, and building resilience in health journeys.

Dr. Laurie Keefer, PhD, a practicing physician and researcher in gastroenterology, teaches resilience to her patients. She discusses the 5 key areas of focus: accepting the disease, learned optimism, self-regulatory skills, self-confidence in managing the disease, and social support. She emphasizes the importance of social support and connecting patients with similar conditions to mitigate the trauma of disease. Resilience training and a touching patient story are also shared.