The Gut Show

Erin Judge
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Sep 26, 2025 β€’ 44min

Which diet is best for IBS?

To wrap up season 8 of The Gut Show, we're digging into the question: Which diet is best for IBS? πŸ‘‰ When I do (and don't) recommend a specific diet πŸ‘‰ The Low FODMAP diet πŸ‘‰ The Mediterranean diet πŸ‘‰ Other less-studied approaches Tune in to learn how to find what works for you! Thank you to our partners: FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order!
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Sep 19, 2025 β€’ 50min

Getting through (and out of) an IBS flare

IBS flares can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. In this episode of The Gut Show, we cover what a flare actually is, what to do when you're in one, and strategies to help you get through it faster. From heat, stretches, and supports to tackling constipation or diarrhea flares, this is your go-to flare survival guide! Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership Take the quiz: What's your poop personality? Connect with Erin Judge, RD: Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker Thank you to our partners: FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order!
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Sep 17, 2025 β€’ 42min

Accessible gut health testing for SIBO, IBS & beyond

Getting answers for gut health symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipationg isn't always easy. Traditional testing can be expensive, inconvenient, or hard to access. That's where Gemelli Biotech comes in. In this episode, we explore how Gemelli Biotech is making gut health testing more accessible for conditions like SIBO, IBS and more. From breath testing innovations to amazing customer support and their vision for the future of diagnostics, you'll hear how Gemelli is working to bring reliable testing to more people. If you've ever wondered how testing can fit more seamlessly into your gut health journey, this episode of The Gut Show is for you! Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership Take the quiz: What's your poop personality? Connect with Erin Judge, RD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Work with Gutivate: https://gutivate.com/services Thank you to our partners: This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer.
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Sep 12, 2025 β€’ 38min

Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Fermented Foods for IBS

Probiotics, prebiotics, or fermented foods....which actually help your gut? Let's break down the research, if I recommend taking any of these and what to consider before starting. Mentioned in this episode: What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Thank you to our partners: FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order!
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Sep 5, 2025 β€’ 51min

Bloating 101: Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Bloating is one of the most common and frustrating gut symptoms. But what actually causes it? And why does it feel so different from person to person? In this episode, we break down: πŸ‘‰ What bloating really is πŸ‘‰ The role of diet, fiber, and food intolerances πŸ‘‰ Hormones, bacterial overgrowth, and other causes If you've ever wondered why you feel so bloated and what to do about it, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: Endometreosis episode SIBO episode MCAS episode What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method Thank you to our partners: Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx
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Aug 29, 2025 β€’ 1h 7min

IBS or Endometriosis? Understanding the Overlap

What is endometriosis and how does it overlap with IBS? During this episode of The Gut Show I talk to Katie from @endogirlsblog about how endometriosis can be masked as or overlap as IBS, when to suspect endometriosis (even if you don't think you have it), fertility concerns, and treatment options. Connect with Katie: https://endogirlblog.com https://www.instagram.com/endogirlsblog Thank you to our partners: @FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. @gemellibiotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! Connect with Erin Judge, RD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Work with Gutivate: https://gutivate.com/services
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Aug 22, 2025 β€’ 49min

Do gut health supplements actually work?

With so many options out there - peppermint oil, ginger, turmeric, collagen, probiotics, magnesium, greens powder and more - it's hard to know what's hype and what's helpful. In this episode of The Gut Show, we talk about supplements vs medications, what to consider before starting a supplement, and where to find trustworthy information. Mentioned in this episode: Poop Personality Quiz MASTER Method Membership Thank you to our partners: FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! Connect with Erin Judge, RD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Work with Gutivate: https://gutivate.com/services
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Aug 15, 2025 β€’ 47min

Trauma, IBS, and The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Megan Riehl

Trauma isn't just in your mindβ€”it can live in your body, shaping how your gut feels and functions. On this episode of The Gut Show I talk to @drriehl from @theguthealthpodcast and we explore what trauma is, how it connects to IBS, feelings of hopelessness and options for treatment. Mentioned in this episode: Tailored to the Core: Breathing, Bloating and Precision Medicine: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2293918/episodes/17382514 Poop Personality Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method About our guest: Dr. Megan Riehl, PsyD, AGAF is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan and a leading expert in psychogastroenterology. With a full-time clinical practice, she specializes in GI behavioral health, providing patient care, peer consultation, and professional training. Dr. Riehl also holds key leadership roles within Michigan Medicine focused on the area of wellbeing. A recognized thought leader, she serves on the national Board of Trustees for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. She is also the co-author of Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with IBS and co-host of The Gut Health Podcast alongside Kate Scarlata. Mind Your Gut: https://amzn.to/3Ji96HB GI Psychology: www.gipsychology.com Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com The Gut Health Podcast: https://theguthealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com Thank you to our partners: This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. @gemellibiotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! @fodzyme is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer.
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Aug 13, 2025 β€’ 59min

From food frustration to freedom: the FODZYME story

Crave certain high FODMAP foods but struggle to enjoy them without IBS symptoms? Ever wish there was a magic pill that let you eat what you love, without the symptoms? That's exactly what the founders of FODZYME set out to create… and they made it happen! Listen to this bonus episode of The Gut Show as I talk with the founders of FODZYME about how they came up with this idea and how it works. Thank you to our partners: @fodzyme FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. @gemellibiotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order!
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Aug 8, 2025 β€’ 47min

Intimacy, Pelvic Floor, and IBS with Dr. Janelle Frederick

If you've ever wondered how pelvic floor therapy fits into gut health, this episode of The Gut Show is for you! Dr. Janelle shares what vaginismus is, how this relates to IBS, how pelvic floor PT can help, and where to start if this is something you're struggling with. You are not the only one dealing with this. Mentioned in this episode: What's your poop personality quiz MASTER Method Membership About our guest: Dr. Janelle Frederick (formerly Dr. Janelle Howell), DPT, WCS The Vagina Rehab Doctor | Award-Winning Pelvic Floor Specialist Dr. Janelle Frederick, known as the Vagina Rehab Doctor, is a world-renowned pelvic floor specialist dedicated to helping individuals overcome pelvic floor dysfunction and reclaim their confidence. Recently married, she proudly embraces her new name while continuing her mission to break the stigma surrounding pelvic health. Originally from a small city in Alabama, Dr. Janelle brings warmth, expertise, and a passion for empowering others. Her groundbreaking work has earned her the prestigious title of Sexpert of the Year 2022 and widespread recognition in publications such as The New York Times, US News & World Report, Essence Magazine, and Insider. She has also been a featured guest on leading platforms like Therapy for Black Girls, where she shares her expertise on sexual health, intimacy, and pelvic wellness. As an award-winning doctor, speaker, and advocate, Dr. Janelle is on a mission to educate and empower people about the wonders of their bodies. Through speaking engagements, media appearances, and clinical practice, she continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing pelvic health care." Website: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com Podcast: The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast Instagram: @vaginarehabdoctor Thank you to our partners: This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx. Gemelli Biotech offers trusted, science-backed at-home tests for conditions like SIBO, IMO, ISO, and post-infectious IBS. Their Trio-Smart breath test measures all three key gases: hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide to detect different forms of microbial overgrowth. And for those with IBS symptoms, IBS-Smart is a simple blood test that can confirm post-infectious IBS with clinical accuracy. You simply order the test, complete it at home, send it back, and get clinically backed results in about a week that you can take to your provider! Find out which tests are right for you at getgutanswers.com and use code ERINJUDGE25 to save $35 on your order! FODZYME is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues. With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, Brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more β€” worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss. Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer. Connect with Erin Judge, RD: IG: https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erinjudge.rd Work with Gutivate: https://gutivate.com/services

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