Hello friends! Just a quick update. I have decided to pull the blog down! It’s hard to believe my very first post here was back in March 15, 2011! What a fun and enjoyable journey! I will create a booklet of low FODMAP recipes and save some favorite posts and transition them to my website, […]

Hello Friends. For those of you living with IBS, could you help my gastroenterology colleagues that are working to better understand the needs of patients with IBS from Campbell University School of Health Science and Stony Brook University Medical Center by participating in this survey about IBS symptoms, stigma, and the patient/provider relationship?  Participation is […]

Hello Friends! I wanted to share an upcoming program hosted by my colleague, Erin Judge RD, during IBS Awareness month! The IBS Warrior Summit is a webinar series in April to bring the IBS community together to connect, learn, and empower each person with more confidence in their IBS care. This is a free event […]

Hello Friends! Just a quick hello to share some news! First off, my new book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS is available for preorder! The publication date is March 5, 2024. I co-wrote this book with GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl and it is a first of its […]

Happy Tuesday, Friends. I am sharing a research survey request from one of my colleagues. If you have IBS and can find some time to fill out the survey, you will be advancing our understanding the role of stigma in IBS. See details below. You are being asked to participate in a research survey voluntarily […]

Hello Friends, We are conducting a survey of adults who have a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder or condition. GI refers to disorders of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. We are specifically looking for individuals who have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD; including Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and indeterminate colitis), Gastroesophageal […]

Hi Everyone! I am excited to share my latest digestible chat interview with my dear friend and colleague, Patsy Catsos MS, RDN. Patsy and I have shared some incredible educational and global traveling speaking opportunities together  in the field of gastroenterology and nutrition. Here’s a picture of Patsy with with her sweet pup, Stella. Kate: […]

Hello Friends! It’s been a while! My husband Russ retired in May and we have been exploring and adventuring in New England quite a bit. If you have any interest in our travels and highlights, please feel free to follow my new instagram account, @newenglandbests Meanwhile, I thought I would share another recipe I posted […]

Today, I’m sharing another digestive chat with you. This interesting and informative interview is with one of my favorite, pelvic floor physical therapists, Dr. Caryn Phillips. In my clinical practice, I have often referred my patients with GI disorders such as IBS or chronic constipation to pelvic physical therapists or alternatively, began the discussions with […]