The Gut Health Podcast

The Gut Health Podcast explores the scientific connection between the gut, food, mood, microbes and well-being. Kate Scarlata is a world-renowned GI dietitian and Dr. Megan Riehl is a prominent GI psychologist at the University of Michigan and both are the co-authors of Mind Your Gut: The Science-based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. Their unique lens with which they approach holistic conversations with leading experts in the field of gastroenterology will appeal to the millions of individuals impacted by gut health.

As leaders in their field, Kate and Megan dynamically plow through the common myths surrounding gut health and share evidence-backed information on navigating medical management, nutrition, behavioral interventions and more for those living with or without a GI condition.

The Gut Health Podcast is where science, expertise, and two enthusiastic advocates for wellness come together to help you live your best life.

Learn more about Kate and Megan at www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.com

Instagram: @Theguthealthpodcast

Episodes

14 episodes

The Promise of Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Virtual Reality Therapies for Gut Health and More with Dr. Brennan Spiegel

Can technology transform the way we approach health and healing? In this episode, we explore the intersection of neuroscience, innovation, and the mind-body connection with Dr. Brennan Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Spiegel challenges the long-...

February 03, 2025 • Episode 13 • 51:49

Sip Smart: Alcohol and Your Gut

Can drinking alcohol truly offer any health benefits, or is that just a myth we’re eager to believe? In this episode, we aim to inspire a renewed commitment to wellness in the new year with our guest, Dr. Ponni Perumalswami, a prominent hepatol...

January 02, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 12 • 49:05

Gut Check: Kate Scarlata and Dr. Megan Riehl's Top 10 Strategies for Gut Health and Wellness

Did you know that a balanced gut microbiome can improve nutrient absorption, reduce inflammation, and support mood regulation? Incorporating simple habits into your daily routine—such as eating fiber-rich foods, staying hydrated, restful sleep ...

December 04, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 51:59

Navigating Life with Celiac Disease: Insights from Dietitian Experts Nick Trott and Lori Welstead

Discover the intricate world of celiac disease with insights from two esteemed GI dietitian experts, Nick Trott of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, England and Lori Welstead, from the University of Chicago Medicine. Within minutes o...

November 05, 2024 • Episode 10 • 58:59

Sleeping Smart for Optimal Health with Neurology Expert Cathy Goldstein, MD

Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re exploring the critical connection between sleep, gut health and overall well-being, backed by cutting-edge research. Join us as we welcome Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned professor of ...

October 02, 2024 • Episode 9 • 1:04:38

From Plate to Performance: Minimizing Digestive Distress During Exercise with Sports Dietitian Leslie Bonci

Experience runner's trots, belly cramping, and/or heartburn and reflux while exercising? You are not alone! Join us in our latest episode featuring the expert insights of Leslie Bonci, a renowned sports dietitian who has worked with top-t...

September 03, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 1:05:15

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) + the Small Bowel Microbiome with Mark Pimentel MD

Got excess intestinal gas, bloating and GI distress? Expand your knowledge on the topic of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with our guest expert gastroenterologist, Dr. Mark Pimentel. Dr. Pimentel is a true maverick in the field of...

May 02, 2024 • 51:20

Is it IBS? IBS Mimickers

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts more than 45 million Americans and about 1 in 10 globally. So, if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation on a regular basis...you are not alone. We are thrilled to have world-renowned gastro...

April 02, 2024 • Episode 3 • 52:31

The Poop Episode: What's Normal?

Prepare to transform your gut health knowledge as we navigate the sometimes "colorful" details and scientific facts all about bowel movements. That's right, we are talking all about poop with our special guest, renowned Mayo Clinic (in Jacksonv...

March 08, 2024 • Episode 2 • 57:44

Gut Health Matters

When Kate Scarlata's health teetered during a precarious pregnancy, it was a wake-up call to the importance of nutrition and digestion for gut health and beyond. However, at the time of that pregnancy, very little science-based nutrition suppor...

February 05, 2024 • Episode 1 • 52:41

Welcome to The Gut Health Podcast

Have you ever wondered how what you eat impacts your energy levels, GI symptoms, mood and the inner microbes that reside in our gut?The Gut Health Podcast explores the scientific connection between the gut, food, mood, microbes and well...

January 13, 2024 • 1:54