
Gut Feelings - by The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians
Hosts Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler of The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians chat about nutrition research in IBD & sprinkle in our own life experiences in being both IBD patients ourselves.
Episodes
28 episodes
Soy and Phytoestrogens can be Beneficial and Protective
In this podcast, Ashley and Danielle discuss the misconceptions surrounding soy. They talk about the health benefits of soy and the role of phytoestrogens. They emphasize the importance of understanding the science behind soy and its protective...
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10:53

Is it my IBD, IBS or something else?!
Ashley and Danielle discuss the differences between IBS and IBD. If you find yourself confused on if your symptoms are related to IBD or IBS... listen in!Takeaways-- IBS and IBD have overlapping symptoms but are dist...
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15:48

You haven't failed nutrition if you need meds
In this conversation, Ashley and Danielle discuss the importance of medication in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and how it can significantly improve quality of life. We share personal experiences and insights on the emo...
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11:16

What to Eat After an IBD Flare
In this mini podcast Ashley and Danielle talk about the challenge of knowing what to eat after a flare. They emphasize the importance of understanding individual dietary needs, the risks of overly strict diets, and the necessity of sustainable ...
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10:46

Signs of Underfueling with our very own - IBD Sports Dietitian Christa Smith
In this episode, we welcome back, Christa Smith RD, LD, CSSD, MCN, CPT for a part two! She discusses the critical role of nutrition for athletes with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). She emphasizes the importance of proper fueling and hydratio...
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43:38

What to Eat for IBD (bonus - from youtube)
In this episode, Ashley and Danielle discuss the importance of nutrition in managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We explore how dietary choices can influence symptoms, remission, and overall gut health. We cover strategies for diet expans...
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24:37

Dr Yas - What's going on with the immune system, PokeImmune & new IBD diagnosis
If you like learning about the mysteries of the immune system - you're going to like this episode! Dr Yas makes learning about the immune system fun - even going so far as to create poke-immune cards on instagram. If you are a pokemon fan &...
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52:39

Dr. Vivian Asamoah: Colon Cancer Awareness and Prevention
In this conversation we talk with Dr. Vivian Asamoah, MD, FACG, IFMCP, a gastroenterologist with a passion for integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Asamoah is the founder and CEO of Houston Gastro Institute in Katy, Texas. She d...
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42:45

Understanding the Three Types of IBD Triggers
In this conversation, Danielle and Ashley discuss the three types of triggers related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We explore how these triggers can affect people differently and the importance of understanding them so we can manage IBD...
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21:24

Danielle Interviews Ashley
On this episode of the Gut Feelings podcast Danielle interviews Ashley!We discuss Ashley's personal journey with IBD, her experience with being diagnosed, and how these experiences shaped her professional path as a dietitian specializing...
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32:56

Dr. Bincy Abraham - An empowering discussion about IBD nutrition, meds & hope for the future
In this episode of the Gut Feelings podcast, Ashley and Danielle talk with Dr. Bincy Abraham, an expert in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr Abraham shares her experience and insight into the complexities of managing IBD. Bincy P...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:20

The unique challenges of an IBD Athlete - with our IBD sports dietitian Christa Smith
Christa Smith, RD, LD, CSSD, MCN, CPT is a board certified sports dietitian and also a GI health expert is back and is currently accepting patients at The Crohns and Colitis Dietitians! Christa discusses the relationship betw...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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43:45

Iron & IBD - The stuff not talked about enough
On this episode, Ashley and Danielle discuss how common iron deficiency can be in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and how iron is important in overall health and wellbeing.We discuss: the fact that 60 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:01

Pregnancy and IBD with Dr. Kerri Glassner
On this episode, Ashley and Danielle speak with Dr. Kerri Glassner. This was an enlightening and encouraging conversation about how far we have come in understanding pregnancy in IBD and the advancements in IBD over the years. Dr. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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53:13

Is it Bile Acid Malabsorption? Guest - Dr. Beatriz Gros
On this episode Ashley and Danielle speak with the brilliant Beatriz Gros, MD.Dr. Beatriz Gros is a consultant gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Reina Sofía University Hospital in Córdoba, Spain. In ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:01:21

Fertility Nutrition with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN
On this episode Ashley and Danielle speak with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN who is a fertility nutrition expert and founder, formulator, and CEO of FullWell.Ayla has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive health through nutriti...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:10:22

Real talk about colonoscopies + Ashley's deep remission news
In this episode, we discuss colonoscopies. We know they are so important for our health, especially those with IBD, but we are always relieved when they are over! Ashley and Danielle share personal stories about the challenges and discomf...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:34

Our colonoscopies, Fiber fears, Prebiotics & IBD
On this episode Ashley and Danielle do a deep dive into fiber and their favorite types of fiber supplements.Ashley and Danielle discuss:their colonoscopy experienceshow to reduce fears around fiber and...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:18

Nutrition and Liver Health with Andy De Santis, RD
On this episode we talk with Andy De Santis, RD MPH. Andy is a private practice dietitian and 11x published author from Toronto, Canada. Having been a generalist early in this career, Andy has spent the last several years focusing on the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:53

Creating an IBD community with Breanne Sich
In this episode we have a very honest and straightforward discussion with Breanne Sich about the reality of life with IBD. Breanne has Crohn's and has started the Crohns Colitis Collective Co. Breanne describes the collective...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:32

Culture & Food in IBD with Neha Shah, RD
In this episode we talk with Neha Shah, a Registered Dietitian specializing in GI and IBD for close to 20 years. Neha runs her own IBD nutrition private practice, aiming to provide specialized care to the community and she also offers a subspec...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:07

What does "IBD Friendly" mean?
In this episode we discuss what we mean by "IBD friendly"We start off by discussing some common misconceptions about determining what IBD friendly is. The most common ways people determine what to eat for IBD without triggering sy...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:03

The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr Ali Navidi
In this episode, The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians - Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler interview an expert in the field of GI psychology, an emerging new specialization that focuses on the gut-brain connection.This episode is jam-pac...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:29
