In gastro, I see daily how stress and the mind-body connection shape outcomes. That's why yoga isn’t just physical; it builds focus, resilience, and clarity. Even 5–15 min a day can make a meaningful difference. https://hbr.org/2025/10/what-every-leader-can-learn-from-the-principles-of-yoga

New pub-Pts w/ active IBD may report higher internalized stigma (IS), which may impact IBD disclosure. Higher levels of discrimination seen in females/SGM/BIPOC. IBD disclosure may mediate discrimination and IS. Speaks to need for #gastropsych @ibddoctor.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/art...

Even in remission, the “what if” of a flare can linger. But focusing on what we can control—sleep, stress, diet, routines—and staying present can help us manage anxiety and build resilience without letting fear take over. Great insight from Sara Levitt.

🍽️ Gastroparesis can cause nausea, fullness, and vomiting. Samantha Sauer, BCPA, president of G-PACT, helps us understand gastroparesis, how it differs from #IBD, and whether it's common to have both. 💕 Episode 189 of #AboutIBDPodcast is in your podcast app, on YouTube, or at bit.ly/AIBD189.

Enteric Neurons Join the Dialogue on Pain! A recent study reveals that cholinergic circuits within the colon communicate through dorsal root ganglion (DRG) pathways, particularly following inflammation. 👉 www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...

New training opportunity for the Manchester Protocol of Gut-Directed Hypnosis.

Interested in early life stress, self-regulation, and the gut-brain axis? Apply to work with Sarah at UMass Boston! She is an amazing researcher and mentor! ✨ www.sarahcvogel.com

Our latest network meta-analysis looking at efficacy of behavioural therapies in #IBS is now published online in @LancetGastroHep sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New research - Efficacy of behavioural therapies for irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #GastroSky #MedSky @alexanderford25.bsky.social @romegastropsych.bsky.social

Hypermobility Syndromes and Their Impact on Gastrointestinal Illnesses: A Review for Gastroenterologists Choudhary, et al. 📕 doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000003315

We’re hiring! My new Gut–Brain Axis Lab at Northwestern is looking for a Research Technologist 2 to help build the lab and explore how the nervous system shapes gut health and disease. 🔬 Apply here: myhr.northwestern.edu/psp/hrnu/EMP...

🌍 Today on #WorldOstomyDay, we’re raising awareness of the diverse realities of living with a #stoma. For some in our #IBD community, it’s life-saving, liberating, and brings relief. For others, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, or a reminder of what’s been lost. 💜

🧠 GI Psychology is enrolling for an 8-week virtual #IBD #psychotherapy group for adults living w/ #Crohns or #ulcerativecolitis - combining #CBT & gut-directed #hypnotherapy Offered in partnership with @amcollegegastro.bsky.social & @crohnscolitisfdn.bsky.social Learn more👇🏼 🔗 bit.ly/IBDGIPsych

In this new Gut Matters episode, we explore resilience in IBS-C with GI psychologist Dr. Laurie Keefer. Learn about her GRITT method, plus strategies like acceptance, optimism, self-regulation, and social support to improve quality of life and daily coping:

🚨 New article in press examining shame's role in bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction was picked up in MedicalXpress. 📰 Check out the press coverage: ow.ly/efBW50WTiZw 📝 Read the original research paper: ow.ly/vgwF50WTiZv

FREE Webinar – Sept 29, 2025 | 7 PM EDT How GI Psychology Enhances Digestive Care Presented in #Spanish | 🌎 In collaboration with the Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurogastroenterología Register via our website #linkinbio #Psychogastroenterology #Gastroenterology #DGBI #FreeWebinar

🫥 #IBD is invisible, so people don't understand. Stories like “The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese,” help kids (& grown-ups) feel seen. 📖 Learn more about the book, who inspired it, and author MB Mooney on #AboutIBDPodcast 181! Get it any podcast app, or watch the VIDEO on the YouTube! bit.ly/AIBD181

New Comment - Cultural competence in the delivery of nutrition and symptom care in irritable bowel syndrome buff.ly/gUjtzq3 #GastroSky #MedSky @nehagastrord.bsky.social @hmstaudacher.bsky.social

The latest AGA IBS survey shows that symptoms disrupt work an average of 11 days per month and personal life 8 days. To me, this highlights the need for providers to listen closely, tailor treatments, and address both symptoms and quality of life to better support those living with #IBS. #PX

IBD is more than inflammation. Patients can struggle with fatigue, pain, stress, anxiety & depression. In our new paper, we discuss how #VR might support the gut–brain axis, easing psychological comorbidities while complementing physical care. More: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39990506/

Join us for our next Grand Rounds focusing on GastroPsych for a diverse Spanish-speaking audience! Presented by Fran A. C. Meyer, PhD and moderated by Ignacio Hanna-Jairala, MD and Sophia W. Light, PhD @RomeFoundation Sign up today 👇 romefoundation.clickfunnels.com/gispych-chyp...

Despite more awareness and treatments, #IBS is still deeply disrupting lives. New data shows patients lose nearly 19 days/month to symptoms, affecting work, relationships, and mental health. 🔗 Read more here: gastro.org/news/aga-ibs...

New research confirms what many of us in #healthcare know: how we communicate matters. When patients feel respected and informed, trust and outcomes improve. “Fairness” in care—both interpersonal and informational—matters. #PatientExperience @theconversation.com

Submit your #ACG2025 late-breaking abstracts! ✅Research results not available or fully analyzed by June 2, 2025 ✅Abstracts considered for oral presentation only ✅Accepted abstract authors must present in person and register as an attendee Due August 26: bit.ly/latebreaking-abstracts

There's an important difference between: "Your tests & scans don't show anything, it all looks normal, nothing is wrong" (closes things down, dismisses concerns) and "Your tests & scans don't show anything, but I understand you're in a lot of pain/having a terrible time" (remains open, listening)

ACG International Virtual Grand Rounds—Celiac Disease from a Global Perspective: What is New? w/ Dr. Govind Makharia, Dr. David Sanders, and Dr. Carolina Olano Wednesday, August 13 at 9:00 am ET In conjunction with the World Gastroenterology Organisation ➡️ gi.org/ACGVGR

#Endometriosis often overlaps with GI conditions like #IBS and IBD, causing diagnostic delays. But a Cleveland Clinic review shows that better teamwork among specialists can help us provide holistic, timely care that truly addresses patients’ needs.

Please check out this WGN Medical Watch story, feat. my colleague Dr. Kate Tomasino! Grateful to our #Northwestern GI Psychology team, the Digestive Health Foundation, and especially to our patients who trust us to help them navigate chronic #gastrointestinal conditions. wgntv.com/news/medical...

🎙️ On the latest About IBD Podcast, Dr Navidi of GI Psychology and I dive into the critical link between #mentalhealth and GI disorders like IBD. It's an eye-opening discussion you won’t want to miss! 💡 Get it here: bit.ly/AIBD178 Also, watch the whole video on YouTube! youtu.be/k9TAupEcRtk

#IBS and constipation nearly doubled during the pandemic, linked to #COVID’s gut impact and stress. It’s a reminder that gut and mental health are deeply connected, and we need better care, research, and solutions that address both, especially after stressful events. @medscape.com

New research shows #ADHD is linked to a 47% higher risk of intestinal disorders, especially #IBS. This finding serves as a reminder for clinicians to screen for GI symptoms in ADHD patients and consider integrated approaches to care.

🌟 Breathwork isn’t only about breathing. It's also a journey into emotional release, making space for clarity. I was thrilled to welcome breathwork facilitator Elizabeth Coldrick of Wildly Brave Wellness to Ep 177 of About IBD Podcast! Hear our talk in your podcast app or get it here: bit.ly/AIBD177

New research shows a Low FODMAP Diet eased #GI symptoms in 60% of women with #endometriosis vs. 26% on a standard diet. With 75%+ experiencing gut issues, this offers hope for better care—something often missing in current guidelines.

3/ Why this matters: More than 75% of those with endometriosis have digestive troubles that mimic IBS. This study shows that targeted dietary changes could make a difference in quality of life.

1/ A new Monash University study has found that a #lowFODMAP diet may ease gut symptoms in people with #endometriosis. 60% of participants on the low-FODMAP diet reported major improvement, compared to 26% on a control diet based on Australian Dietary Guidelines. www.monash.edu/news/article...

There's still time to view the last session of @romegastropsych.bsky.social's Pediatric series. Click the link below to register. Unable to join live? All four webinars will be made available for on demand viewing via our Rome Campus beginning Tuesday. tinyurl.com/GastroPsychP...

We are excited to announce the launch of our new podcast highlighting the latest in Gastropsych research. Our first episode features an interview with Dr. Sarah Ballou.

💚 Looking to support kids with GI conditions! 🌟 Got any great resources? Drop them below! ⬇️ Here's one example: check out @growingupgutsy on instagram for tips & tools 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ ! www.instagram.com/growingupgut... #gastropsych #PediatricGI #GISky #Pedsgastropsych #PGSIG

Time is running out to submit your abstract to #ACG2025! 🏜️☀️ 📅 Submit by TOMORROW, June 2nd, at 11:59pm ET ➡️ bit.ly/Abstracts-ACG2025

Join us right now for the 3rd part of @romegastropsych.bsky.social's series entitled Special Considerations in #Pediatric #DGBIs. Today’s presenters are Julia Carmody, PhD & Caleigh Collamer, RD, LDN. Navigate to our website to register. #linkinbio #dgbi #guthealth #pediatric

New Job Opportunity for a #LicensedClinicalSocialWorker! We are adding to our fabulous, multi-disciplinary team in the Mount Sinai Division of Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. Social Worker - (LCSW) - IBD in New York, NY | Mount Sinai Health Systems careers.mountsinai.org

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Special considerations in pediatric disorders of gut-brain interaction. The 3rd of 4 webinars will be held this Friday, May 16th. The focus of this webinar will be nutrition and eating behaviors. #gastropsych #Romefoundation

[email protected]'s AI-powered care model for #IBS patients shows rapid, lasting relief. Ayble Health combines brain-gut therapy, personalized nutrition & tracking—95% saw meaningful results in 4 weeks. A bold step toward personalized, digital #GI care.

New publication- here we show equal prevalence of urinary and gynecologic symptoms regardless of anatomic region affected in the digestive tract. We suggest when 4+ symptoms are present (~25% of pts), it is worth additional exploration w/ GYN/URO 🩸 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

As a GI Psychologist I talk w/ patients w/ IBD about stigma. Healing comes from patients learning that they aren't alone. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation provides many support resources. Take Steps helps fund these amazing programs for patients w/ IBD. Donate below. @crohnscolitisfdn.bsky.social

#DDW2025 looked a bit different this year as compared to last year! Enjoyed exploring San Diego with my family, hanging out with the #gastropsych crew, and listening to the newest developments in the #gastrointestinal world. Until next year! @romegastropsych.bsky.social @romefoundation.bsky.social

Powerful talk by Kayla Griffin at #DDW2025, sharing her journey as an artist living with #gastroparesis. Misdiagnosed with anorexia and anxiety, told she needed surgery—when it was gastroparesis all along. Her story and art reminded us why listening matters.

Fantastic multidisciplinary talk on ARFID and GI conditions. Dr. Harer gives examples of what ARFID may look like in a GI clinic. #ddw2025 #gastropsych

@drlauriekeefer.bsky.social Restriction is not always maladaptive. When eating is significantly limited in response to GI symptoms, impacts QOL, functioning, weight loss, etc may think of ARFID/disordered eating it’s complex @romegastropsych.bsky.social #ddw2025 #gastropsych