Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation
The DUTCH Podcast
Chapters
0:50
Episode Introduction
2:30
Introduction to Celiac Disease and Personal Journey
5:34
Understanding Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity
8:25
Navigating the Initial Overwhelm of Diagnosis
11:38
The Gut-Brain Connection in Celiac Disease
14:21
Healing Timeframes and Dietary Adjustments
17:28
The Importance of Whole Foods in a Gluten-Free Diet
21:17
Become A DUTCH Provider
21:59
Long-Term Risks and Nutritional Deficiencies
24:34
Dysbiosis and Autoimmunity in Celiac Disease
27:33
The Psychological Impact of Food and Digestion
30:32
Nutritional Deficiencies in Celiac Patients
33:50
Cortisol and Stress Responses in Celiac Disease
38:04
Neurotransmitter Evaluation and Gut Health
41:01
Nervous System Rehabilitation Strategies
44:07
Eating Mindfully for Gut Health
48:32
Final Thoughts for Newly Diagnosed Celiac Patients
The DUTCH Podcast
Celiac Disease Beyond the Gut: Stress, Inflammation & HPA Axis Dysregulation
Jul 21, 2026
Episode 162
DUTCH Test
In this episode, registered dietician and celiac disease specialist Erin Kenny joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the differences between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, the social and emotional toll of diagnosis, and common myths and misinformation.
Their conversation also covers:
- The underestimated social and emotional burden of the disease
- How less symptoms do not equate to less intestinal damage
- Hidden drivers behind symptoms, including dysbiosis, hormonal issues, thyroid dysfunction, and nervous system dysregulation
- The physiological effects of stress
- How DUTCH testing can help identify HPA axis dysregulation
Show Notes
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