The Gut Show

There is a complex relationship between disordered eating, eating disorders and digestive disorders. It is important that these conversations happen in the GI space, and as health care providers we need to be cautious of how we are helping patients who are navigating care in this space, to prevent disordered eating patterns that can harm them further. In today's episode we have special guest Beth Rosen, a non diet registered dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and disordered eating. During our conversation Beth shares how her own experience with IBS inspired her to get into the field of GI and dietetics. She talks about how ED are actually a spectrum, how restrictive eating habits can present as digestive disorders or exacerbate them further and why seeking a community who understands you is the best way to support many patients who struggle with gut issues and diet. In this episode, we cover: Beth shares how she got into dietetics Working with patients who deal with ED and why it's a spectrum How ED patterns can present as a digestive disorder Tools and resources that can help Why diversifying your food intake doesn't help your gut overnight It's important to treat the ED first Shifting from the restrictive eating mindset due to GI issues What if you could develop skills to help manage IBS symptoms in only 10 minutes per day? Today's episode is sponsored by Mahana Therapeutics, who has made cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) more accessible through their app, Mahana IBS. This is a new app that offers evidence-based CBT to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms - until the end of June 2022 this is available at no-cost for eligible patients. Get started now and download the app at mahanatx.com/TheGutShow. About our guest: Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN is a non-diet Registered Dietitian specializing in GI nutrition and disordered eating based in Connecticut. She has been working in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. Beth helps clients find relief from digestive disorders such as Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Gastroparesis, Colitis, and GERD, as well as shares her knowledge with other health professionals via webinars, seminars, and peer mentoring. Beth is currently the vice-chairperson of the Dietitians in Gluten and Gastrointestinal Diseases (DIGID) subgroup of Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy dietetics practics group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also the Director of Dietary and Nutrition Services for GI OnDEMAND, a partnership between Gastro Girl and the American College of Gastroenterology to provide integrative GI virtual care and support to patients. She has also designed techniques and programs to empower chronic dieters, disordered eaters, and those in eating disorder recovery to mend their relationship with food and their bodies. She has written for major online and print media, such as HuffingtonPost and FabUPlus Magazine, and has appeared as a recurring guest on the Fox 61 Morning Show in Hartford, CT. To learn more about Beth, her work, her online courses, and her philosophy, go to her website at www.BethRosenRD.com. Connect with Beth: IG, Twitter & Facebook: @BethRosenRD Download her free Own Your IBS Organizer: https://bethrosenrd.com/its-time-you-owned-your-ibs/ Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

One aspect of IBS that isn't often talked about is weight gain and weight loss. In general, resources and support for weight management while dealing with IBS is about as non-existent as support for IBS in mainstream healthcare. That doesn't mean the help doesn't exist, it's just harder to find. However, today's guest is an expert in helping her clients approach healthcare from a weight-neutral perspective while dealing with a digestive disorder. In today's episode, I am talking to Shana Spence, a fellow registered dietician nutritionist based in New York. Shawna is passionate about spreading the word on food freedom, nondiet approaches, and Health at Every Size health care. During our conversation, Shana talks about how to advocate for higher quality healthcare for yourself, the issue with stigmatizing language around weight in healthcare, and what Health at Every Size Matters. In this episode, we cover: Shana shares more about her own journey to becoming a dietician Intersecting anti-diet work with State-regulated healthcare Stigmatizing language around weight and its impact on community healthcare What is Health at Every Size How to advocate for quality healthcare Navigating healthcare with a chronic illness Today's episode is sponsored by Seed. Their signature product, the DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic, is a combination of science-backed probiotic strains and prebiotics that work in synergy to promote healthy digestion, ease of bloating, glowing skin, and more. You can learn more about Seed and the Daily Synbiotic at www.seed.com. Use my code erinjudge15 for 15% off your first month's supply. Get to know Shana: Nice to meet you! My name is Shana and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York. I label myself as an "eat anything" dietitian. Life is already complicated, why restrict yourself? I wanted to create a platform for open discussion on nutrition and wellness topics considering all the information circulating around these days. Was I always interested in nutrition? No. In the not so long ago past I worked in the fashion industry and hated it. (Joke to myself: I got a B.S in Fashion Merchandising...get it?) I decided to make a change, go back to school and became involved in food policy and public health. Update: I love what I do and want to share as much as possible. Speaking engagements include Peloton, NEDA, Eating Recovery Center, and The Rose Retreats, NPR, FoodFluence 2022. Connect with Shana: IG: @thenutritiontea Website: www.thenutritiontea.com HAES Health Sheets & ASDA Resources: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/ Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Let's talk about sex baby and all the uncomfortable feelings that might arise when you suffer from digestive issues or IBS. It's not fun and can be a topic that a lot of people feel shame talking about. In today's episode, I am talking to Dr. Kelly Peterson. Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in pelvic visceral and orthopedic physical therapy. Amongst other things, Kelly is an expert on sex, IBS, and digestive issues. During our conversation, Kelly talks about concerns and discomfort about sex amongst patients with IBS, how you can take back control of your sex life, and the power of a healthy pelvic floor. In this episode, we cover: Kelly shares more about her professional career and private practice [2:16] Connecting the dots between your pelvic floor and other issues [13:05] Fear and shame around sex and GI issues [18:29] Sexual dysfunction and the pelvic floor [31:52] Seeking help from a pelvic floor therapist [40:17] Erectile dysfunction and your pelvic floor [47:43] This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest: Dr. Kelly Peterson, Doctor of Physical Therapy specializes in pelvic, visceral, and orthopedic Physical Therapy (PT). She currently practices at an outpatient clinic in Huntington Beach, California and has her own business providing worldwide online consultations, digital content (The Belly Whisperer® Method), and in-person services as the "The Belly Whisperer" in Orange County, California. Connect with Kelly: The Belly Whisperer® Method: https://the-belly-whisperer.teachable.com. For 15% OFF use CODE: GUTSHOW15 or during checkout Online & In-Person Appointments: https://www.bellywhispereroc.com Instagram & TikTok: @the.belly.whisperer Facebook: The Belly Whisperer YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDUH6INzlJWFkgloc9PmgA Email: bellywhispereroc@gmail.com FREE Resources: https://the-belly-whisperer.teachable.com/courses Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Food insecurity does not only impact people who struggle to access food, it can also impact those on restrictive diets due to GI issues. In today's episode, I am talking to Kate Scarlata, who is a dietician based in the US with over 30 years of experience. Kate's expertise ranges from GI disorders, food intolerance, and the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. Not only is Kate a leading dietitian in the country, she's involved in speaking in research, and also helps train dietitians across the country in the world! During our conversation Kate shares more about her research about food insecurity and kind of the pain that comes along with that, for those who live with digestive disorders and food intolerances. She also talks about her end hunger pain initiative and her own experience with GI issues during pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: Becoming a leader in digestive disorders and running a private practice [2:34] Developing an online presence and patient connection [8:07] The purpose of the End Hunger Pain Initiative [12:51] How poor access to food impacts those with GI issues [23:37] Advocacy for ending hunger pain [28:04] Resources for self advocacy [32:34] This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest: Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN is a US-based dietitian with over 30 years of experience. Kate's expertise is in gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance, with a particular focus on the application of the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. She was awarded the Outstanding Massachusetts Dietitian Award and recognized as Boston's Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is the author of numerous books and articles on digestive health topics including the New York Times Best Seller, The 21 Day Tummy Diet. Her latest book is The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step. Kate completed her postgraduate training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate, and her Master's degree in public health at University of Massachusetts. Kate takes pride in her advocacy work for people living with IBS via her IBelieveinyourStory campaign (an awareness campaign for IBS that supports patients sharing their lived experience and raising money for IBS research) and her EndHungerPain initiative (an awareness and fundraising campaign that has raised recognition of the extra challenges of food insecurity in those requiring a special diet). Kate helped open the door to the first food pantry offering low FODMAP foods and has worked with industry to provide more foods that meet the needs of those living with food allergies or intolerances to food pantries across the US. Links: Twitter: KateScarlata_RD https://twitter.com/KateScarlata_RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katescarlata/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FORADIGESTIVEPEACEOFMIND Resources mentioned in the episode: End Hunger Pain Initiative: https://www.katescarlata.com/endhungerpain Food Rescue: https://foodrescue.us/ Celiac Disease Foundation: https://celiac.org/ Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

In today's episode, I am talking to Katie Wilson, co-founder of BelliWelli, a low-FODMAP snack bar company geared towards those with IBS. The former matchmaker turned entrepreneur is on a mission to make life with IBS better and to remind people that Hot Girls Have IBS! During our conversation, Katie shares her own experience being diagnosed with IBS. She talks about her journey to creating BelliWelli, starting the discussion about IBS and why all hot girls have IBS. In this episode, we cover: From celebrity matchmaker to entrepreneur [2:17] A low-FODMAP snack and destigmatizing IBS discussions [13:23] Raising awareness and funds for IBS [19:40] Hot Girls Have IBS campaign [23:42] Scaling BelliWelli with retailers [29:10] Lessons for starting your own business [34:24] Today's episode is sponsored by Seed. Their signature product, the DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic, is a combination of science-backed probiotic strains and prebiotics that work in synergy to promote healthy digestion, ease of bloating, glowing skin, and more. You can learn more about Seed and the Daily Synbiotic at www.seed.com. Use my code erinjudge15 for 15% off your first month's supply. About our guest: Katie Wilson, former celebrity matchmaker and current IBS-sufferer, spent years struggling with gut health and discomfort. Recognizing the need for more delicious, low-FODMAP, gut-friendly snacks that can be eaten anytime and anywhere Katie and her husband Nick created BelliWelli, one of the only low-FODMAP, gluten-free, vegan, gut-friendly snacks on the market. Katie's mission is to educate people on the importance of a healthy gut and provide people with a delicious snack that can be enjoyed by anyone - anytime...anywhere. Connect with Katie & BelliWelli www.belliwelli.com tiktok: belliwellisnax IG: belliwellisnacks Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

IBS and other gastrointestinal issues are already hard enough to deal with, but what happens to the percentage of the population who not only suffer from IBS but are concerned about their fertility or are pregnant? In today's episode I am talking to Lindsey Davis, a registered dietician who has been with Innovate for the past year. As part of our practice, she works one to one with clients who are dealing with IBS motility disorders like gastroparesis, GERD and she also specializes in disordered eating with IBS. During our conversation Lindsey shares her own experience being diagnosed with IBS and navigating pregnancy and motherhood. She talks about the importance of self compassion as you navigate motherhood, body image throughout pregnancy, postpartum changes and IBS and what life is actually like after having kids. In this episode, we cover: Lindsey shares more about herself and how she became a dietician [3:34] Motherhood and IBS [8:21] The actual changes your body experiences during pregnancy with IBS [13:24] Is life different after having kids? [29:43] The best skill to have as a mother is the ability to be adaptable [45:46] Approaching the IBS conversation with kids [52:58] Empathy, tough conversations and motherhood [01:00:11] This episode is brought to you by Gourmend. Cooking on the low FODMAP diet can be a bit bland, especially without garlic and onion. Gourmend is changing the game for those with food intolerances by offering unique flavor substitutes that are more gut-friendly, including green onion powder, garlic scape powder, and garlic chive powder. They also have a low FODMAP, filler free chicken broth that's made with high quality ingredients. Their products have no additives, natural flavors, or preservatives, so you can bring gourmet taste with ingredients that you can trust to your kitchen. Try them out at gourmendfoods.com and save 15% off your order with code ERINJUDGE. You can also check out their cooking and low FODMAP resources on their website! About our guest Lindsey Davis, RDN, LDN: Lindsey was diagnosed with IBS around 12 years old. With little guidance, she fell into the trap of only eating "safe foods" that she knew didn't trigger symptoms. She lived many years under-nourished and in fear of foods. Now, as a dietitian at Gutivate, Lindsey has learned how to manage her IBS by taking care of both her mind and body. She no longer fears food and now nourishes her body with a variety of tastes and textures every day. She is passionate about helping you find that same freedom! You can work with Lindsey in our 1:1 or group programs, and connect with her more on Instagram @gutivate. Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Unfortunately in America, there are two major factors that prevent many of us from receiving adequate health care - an overburdened medical system and an insurance system that is costly and often exploitative. When faced with these challenges while dealing with a chronic illness it can seem like all hope is lost. However, today's guest is sharing with us everything she knows to help you to practice self-advocacy and how to navigate the insurance system. In today's episode, I am talking to Molly Dunham-Friel, founder of Better Bellies, a company focused on supporting and empowering patients and improving their lives despite having a chronic illness. She is an IBD & IBS patient advocate who is passionate about raising awareness when it comes to gut health and creating a community of IBD & IBS warriors. During our conversation, Molly shares her own experience of being diagnosed with IBD. She talks about the importance of transparency and IBS symptoms, advocating for your own health, and how to navigate insurance plans. In this episode, we cover: Molly shares her own experience dealing with a chronic illness [1:51] Finding the courage to speak publicly about IBD symptoms [4:18] The importance of self-advocacy [13:06] Questions to ask your provider [23:42] Navigating chronic illness and insurance plans [31:01] Issues with insurance and the impact it has on patients [54:03] This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest: Molly Dunham-Friel, MPH, is an IBD & IBS Patient Advocate, Advisor, Blogger, and Content Creator living with ulcerative colitis and IBS. Molly Founded Better Bellies by Molly, LLC, a business dedicated to improving quality of life for patients living with IBD and IBS. Molly supports and empowers patients via social media, partners with patient-centered organizations, and advises companies creating products, services, or technology for IBD and IBS patients. Join the community by following along on Instagram. Shout outs: Make sure to follow Molly @betterbelliesbymolly on Instagram! Links: Instagram: @betterbelliesbymolly Facebook: @betterbelliesbymolly YouTube: Better Bellies by Molly Web: www.betterbelliesbymolly.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Digestive diseases and disorders are increasingly becoming commonplace in the world. Things like GERD, Celiac, Crohn's and the ever so common IBS are issues where the gastrointestinal system is dealing with inflammation or bacterial overgrowth. While these conditions range from mild to severe, it can be really tough to face a diagnosis and learn how to eat and nourish their bodies moving forward. In today's episode I am talking to Elyse Resch, a RDN and a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills with over thirty-seven years of experience. She helps her client navigate restrictive eating patterns and practice more mindful eating habits. During our conversation Elyse shares her own experience with restrictive eating, infertility and retraining her mindset about food and nutrition. She talks about the intuitive eating framework, misconceptions about this practice, why nourishing your body means you're nourishing your brain and the role diet culture plays in food preference. In this episode, we cover: Elyse shares why she decided to specialize in intuitive eating and digestive disorders [2:37] What is the intuitive eating framework and some of the misconceptions around this practice [11:59] Our brains can't work if we aren't nourishing ourselves and why serotonin matters [23:56] Does aversion to certain food come from diet culture or genuine harm to your body? [30:11] Food neutrality and reflection in intuitive eating [37:43] What does hunger actually mean [48:40] Today's episode is sponsored by Seed. Their signature product, the DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic, is a combination of science-backed probiotic strains and prebiotics that work in synergy to promote healthy digestion, ease of bloating, glowing skin, and more. You can learn more about Seed and the Daily Synbiotic at www.seed.com. Use my code erinjudge15 for 15% off your first month's supply. About our guest: Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, with forty years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal—Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment. She has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts. Elyse does regular speaking engagements, podcasts, and extensive media interviews. Her work has been profiled on NPR, CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, AP Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with one's internal wisdom about eating and developing body liberation, with the belief that all bodies deserve dignity and respect. She supervises and trains health professionals, is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Connect with Elyse: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elyseresch/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyse.resch Twitter: https://twitter.com/@ElyseResch Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ElyseResch Website: http://www.elyseresch.com Website: https://www.intuitiveeating.org Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of male sex hormones resulting in numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. In America alone around 6-12% of the female population are formally diagnosed, but with diagnosis rates taking time and often being overlooked there are many more out there who suffer. PCOS not only impacts a woman's fertility it also has adverse effects on weight gain, hair growth and overall mental health. In today's episode I am talking to Cory Ruth,a Registered Dietitian, fellow PCOS Cyster, and women's health expert. She works specifically with women to help them better understand the powerful connection between the female body systems and optimal health. During our conversation Cory shares why the medical world needs more people to advocate for diet and PCOS. She talks about the major connection between diet, digestion and PCOS, why birth control is only a band aid solution and eating to balance your blood sugar and hormones. In this episode, we cover: Cory shares why she decided to specialize in PCOS and how it relates to digestion [1:16] Is birth control the answer to PCOS? [8:07] What you eat impacts your hormones [12:24] When you need help with your hormones and how to formally be diagnosed with PCOS [17:36] Cory explains her line of PCOS specific supplements How to work with Cory [28:10] The connection with IBS/your gut and PCOS [31:31] This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest: Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutrition therapy for infertility and assisted reproductive technology. Cory is also the creator of the successful online programs Get Pregnant with PCOS and The PCOS Boss Academy- It is through these programs that she is able to help countless women on their journeys to weight loss and fertility with PCOS. Recently, Cory has launched a PCOS supplement and protein powder line called Vita-PCOS to further support women with PCOS symptom management. Connect with Cory: Website: https://www.thewomensdietitian.com/ IG: @thewomensdietitian Get Pregnant with PCOS program: https://www.thewomensdietitian.com/get-pregnant-with-pcos PCOS Boss Academy program: https://www.thewomensdietitian.com/pcos-boss-academy VITA-PCOS Supplement line: https://shopvitapcos.com/collections/vita-pcos-1 Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Today's episode is really unique because we're talking about how to support someone with IBS and how to not actually support someone with IBS. In the States alone 10-15% of the population suffer from IBS and twice as many women have it as men. Gastrointestinal issues are becoming increasingly commonplace, and there still remains little support and resources for those who are suffering and for their loved ones. In today's episode, I am talking to Christine, an amazing woman and IBS advocate who has dealt with her diagnosis since 2007. During our conversation, Christine shares her own experience with IBS. She talks about ways to cope emotionally with IBS and seek support, dealing with blame and unsolicited advice, and how you can actually support someone with IBS. In this episode, we cover: Christine shares her IBS journey and how it impacted her mental health [0:29] Ways to cope emotionally with IBS and how to seek support [7:25] Dealing with stigma, feeling unheard by doctors, and sustaining relationships [13:13] Falling for the victim mentality and receiving unsolicited advice [25:11] How to actually be supportive and feel supported [34:45] Having tough conversations with family and focusing on self-support [44:36] This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest: Christine has been living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome since 2007. Struggling to manage the pain, anxiety & loneliness that comes with IBS, Christine created an Instagram account called MyIBSLife in June of 2019 as a way to cope through humor. Her page has now become a home and community to 45,000+ chronic illness warriors who are looking to be understood, heard and validated. Through MyIBSLife, it is Christine's mission to bring awareness to the reality of living life with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and other digestive disorders, through humorous and relatable content. It is also her goal to create and maintain a safe, open place for others to share their own chronic illness journeys. Connect with Christine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myibslife/ (@myibslife) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xtineolivo?lang=en (@xtineolivo) Twitter: https://twitter.com/myibslife (@myibslife) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChUGg9E9WhlaacUuHPB09BQ (MyIBSLife) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myibslifeofficial (@myibslifeofficial) Podcast: https://anchor.fm/myibslife Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal