364. The Brain-Gut Connection with Megan Riehl

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: https://www.drriehl.com/ Mind Your Gut: The ScienceBased, Whole-body Guide to Living Well https://www.instagram.com/mindyourgutofficial https://x.com/DrRiehl The Gut Health Podcast Kate Scarlata and Megan Riehl Nerva: IBS & Gut Hypnotherapy  https://opbmed.com/ 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:  222. Living With Food Allergies with Tamara Hubbard 260. Health Anxiety with Karen Lynn Cassiday 30. Nutritional Psychology (Part 2) – Eating for Brain Health with the MIND Diet with Diana and Debbie 29. Nutritional Psychology (Part 1) – How food impacts mood, cognition and brain health with Diana and Debbie 39. Chronic Pain with Adrianne Sloan 170. A Gift For You. Soothing Rhythm Breathing (re-release) 177. Mind-Body Practices for Stress and Overwhelm with Rebekkah LaDyne 334. Our Polyvagal World with Stephen & Seth Porges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices