33. IBS and the Gut-Brain Connection: 3 Nervous System Tools for Relief with Dr. Megan Riehl
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Send us Fan Mail Do you get sweaty, dizzy, clammy feeling on the toilet? If your scopes came back "normal" but your symptoms are very real, this episode is for you. GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl joins Jessie to unpack why IBS is now classified as a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), what the vasovagal response has to do with your flare-ups, and how your autonomic nervous system may be driving cramping, urgency, and that clammy "oh no" bathroom feeling. You'll learn: What DGBI actuall...
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