The Gutbliss Podcast
If you’re on a quest for stool Nirvana and more interested in microbes than medication – you’ve come to the right place! Join gastroenterologist and author Dr Robynne Chutkan for a fascinating road trip down your digestive super highway. From groundbreaking microbiome research, to how to deal with common GI problems like heartburn and constipation, to the latest on emerging conditions like SIBO and leaky gut – the Gutbliss podcast is your source for all things gut related. https://gutbliss.com/
Episodes
52 episodes
9 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut
On today's show I've curated a list of 9 important things about your digestive system that I want you to know about. From cognitive function, to immune balance, to sleep hygiene, to trapping viruses - your GI tract plays an integral role in all...
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Episode 52
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13:09
Slicing up the IBS Pie to Find Real and Lasting Relief
IBS is frequently referred to as a diagnosis of exclusion: your doctor can’t find anything else wrong; therefore, it must be IBS. But if you slice up the IBS pie and take a good look, you actually fin...
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Episode 51
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23:14
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - and Pharmaceutical Expediency
Encouraging physicians to make a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome and prescribe medication for it is big business. I'm not saying that medication for IBS is never a good idea or never effective, but I am saying that it is often an overly e...
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Episode 50
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17:51
Crummy Diet Syndrome: A Delicate Diagnosis
This week's episode is another example of why you should reject a blanket diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, and ask your doctor to roll their sleeves up and help you uncover the root cause of your symptoms. The solution for everyone who's ...
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Episode 49
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14:09
The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health
We've been conditioned to think that all stress is harmful, but science now shows that certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial, but necessary for optimal health. By cultivating the right kind of stress, you are healing, repairing, and r...
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Episode 48
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31:44
Cancer Journey: Food as Medicine & Survivor Guilt
Whether you're recovering from cancer or dealing with a chronic illness, how you nourish yourself is so important - and that includes not just the food you're eating, but also your mindset and thoughts. In this episode, how do you use the exper...
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Episode 47
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32:39
Aerophagia: Could Air Swallowing be the Cause of Your Bloating?
In this episode we dive into the causes and treatment for aerophagia - one of the most unrecognized factors behind burping and bloating. Aerophagia is a condition where people swallow large amounts of air unintentionally and without realizing i...
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Episode 46
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10:55
Smooth Moves: How to Poo Properly
OK, so you've filled your plate with fiber, you're drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water and you're getting 30 to 60 minutes of regular exercise every day. You are poised for some really good bathroom action. On today's sho...
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Episode 45
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13:35
Health Care Has Gone Retail - Do You Know What You're Buying?
We all want to walk out of the doctor's office with something that we believe is going to make us better. But it's critically important to make sure that whatever you are opting in for - whether it's a pill, a procedure, or some other product -...
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Episode 44
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27:53
10 Things to Do if You've Recently Taken an Antibiotic
On today’s show: the 10 most important steps to restore your gut health after taking antibiotics. Although it’s true that your microbiome will take a hit after antibiotics and may be permanentl...
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Episode 43
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17:29
10 Questions to Ask Before Taking an Antibiotic
A one-week course of antibiotics can remove up to 1/3 of your gut bacteria - and that damage can’t be undone by just taking a probiotic, so you need to be absolutely certain that you really ne...
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Episode 42
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24:00
GLP-1 Drugs: Making an Informed Decision
On today's show, we're going to dive into the topic of GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications that stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin, slows down digestion, and promotes feelings of fullness. The benefits are that it can help lowe...
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Episode 41
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25:35
Reflux: Top 3 Causes - And How to Get Rid of Them Naturally
More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn on a regular basis, but the recommended treatment does nothing to address the root cause - and totally messes up your digestion. The most important thing that I want you to know is that acid r...
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Episode 40
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18:34
Stress: In Your Mind and In Your Gut
Feelings of stress and anxiety aren't just in your head; they're also in your body, especially in your GI tract, and they can cause or worsen almost every digestive condition. Like many people, you may have a lot of stress in your life, and you...
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Episode 39
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22:38
Stool Nirvana: The 5 Essential Factors
I'm going to tell you about the specific things you should be paying attention to when you assess your bowel movements so you can understand what your stool is trying to tell you. Your GI tract communicates with you by giving you feedback throu...
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Episode 38
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18:32
Turn Around & Take a Look: Why You Need to Examine Your Bowel Movements
On today's show, why you need to turn around and take a look. And yes, I'm talking about when you are sitting on the toilet and you have finished doing your business, why you absolutely must turn around and take a look at what has come out. You...
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Episode 37
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29:29
American Gut Project: Why 30 Is the Number You Need to Know
The largest study ever done on the human microbiome was published in 2018 by the American Gut Project. The goal of the study was to better understand the composition and function o...
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Episode 36
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19:39
Pain in the Butt: What to Do About hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are benign conditions but they’re still super bothersome – and they can almost always be improved or healed completely, so there's no need to just resign yourself to having a pain in the butt. In this episode learn all about what ca...
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Episode 35
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17:05
Simple But Not Easy - 2024 Gut Health Wrap Up
On today’s show, the last episode of the year, I want to say a huge thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. My message for this 2024 wrap up is a reminder that better gut health is simple, but not always easy. Focus on the small con...
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Episode 34
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10:04
Getting Regular: In the Gym & the Bathroom!
On today's show, we are talking regularity, how consistent habits and training pay off in the gym - and the bathroom! I'll explain what you need to do the day before to make sure that morning poo arrives on time and your day gets off to a smoot...
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Episode 33
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20:42
Your Gut Garden: How Exposure to Nature Improves Your Microbiome
Exposure to nature strengthens your immune system, activating natural killer cells that help protect you from cancer and infection. Contact with soil has been clinically shown to improve the composition and diversity of your microbiome. In this...
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Episode 32
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19:57
What Are You Eating? Ultra-Processed Foods & Your Gut
More than 50% of all the calories we’re now eating in countries like the US and the UK are ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and their regular consumption has been tied to lots of different health problems, especially in the gut. So today, I want t...
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Episode 31
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19:38
Rest & Digest: Gut Tips for the Holidays
Tis the season and that means lots of festivities, lots of food, and lots of GI distress. So here are my 7 best tips for how to enjoy every minute of the holiday, and every bite of your meal, while optimizing your
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Episode 30
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8:57
Yeast Overgrowth: The Perils of Reduction Without Restoration
Yeast overgrowth is a real phenomenon, and one that conventional doctors are often skeptical and poorly informed about. But yeast paranoia is also a real problem, and sometimes people have to be discouraged from adopting a too severe diet that ...
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Episode 29
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