Many of you have asked for more information on how the gut and brain relationship plays a role in IBS symptoms. To dive into this topic a bit more, I reached out to two colleagues in the field to share a bit with you about this connection. You may also enjoy this post about The […]

Anna reached out to me via my website to say hello and share her story. She has quite a story to share and I, of course, loved hearing that the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign resonated with her!  It’s nice to know that the #IBS community is coming together and supporting one another. I mean, supporting each other […]

Today, on World IBS Day, I share Chelsea’s Stahl’s Story as part of the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign. Thank you, Chelsea, for bravely sharing your journey and while doing so, let others know they are not alone. As a quick side note: please use the hashtag(s) #LetsTalkIBS, #IBSAwarenessDay or #WorldIBSDay on all your social platforms today. For […]

As part of IBS Awareness Month and the #IBelieveinyourStory campaign, I am sharing stories given to me from individuals willing to share their IBS journey. It’s not always an easy path–but together we are stronger. It’s can be difficult to share your story–it truly takes guts to talk about your guts. But, the process can […]

Hey Friends.  To me, there is nothing more fun than exploring another city or country! I love the adventure of experiencing new cultures, new food, as well as all the wonder and the new perspective that comes with travel. Given the degree of GI symptoms that come and go (from a major small intestinal resection), […]

In about 5 weeks, it will be IBS awareness month, April 2019.  I am hopeful that together we can bring greater awareness of IBS, share our stories, raise needed money for research…and make a difference.  Will you get loud with me in April? I have been thinking a lot about my dad recently.  My dad, […]

Hey Friends, The purpose of today’s post is to introduce the role of Intuitive Eating (IE) for gut health, IBS symptom management and overall well-being. I also introduce some of Rebecca Scritchfield’s messaging via her fantastic book, Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out–and Never Say Diet Again, as additional tools to help […]

Every now and then my husband shares his creative energy with my business.  He has come up with some brilliant ideas, including the name of my business, For a Digestive Peace of Mind. I love my business name because it embraces all that I hope to do in my work as a GI dietitian, help […]

A recap of my recent Instagram Q & A. Topics: low FODMAP diet, “leaky gut”, SIBO, herbal therapy, & more!