The Gut Show

Erin Judge
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Each week, you will get a tasty conversation about a topic surrounding digestion and gut health from an IBS specialist dietitian, Erin Judge. Erin believes in a holistic approach to improving gut health and IBS, so she will cover everything from what you eat to how you move your body to where you spend your energy. Nothing is off the table!

  1. 2d ago

    What's Really Causing Your Bloating? with Kate Scarlata

    If you're constantly bloated, it's easy to assume that a certain food must be causing it and cutting that food out will fix the problem….but figuring out why you're bloated isn't always straightforward. In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm joined by dietitian Kate Scarlata to talk about what's actually happening when you feel bloated. While it's easy to blame gas, stool, or water in the gut, there can be much more to the story. We also get into one of the most confusing parts of managing bloating: fiber. Fiber can help with bloating in some situations and make it worse in others. So, if you're eating a high-fiber diet and feeling bloated, does that mean you're eating too much? Tune in to this episode of The Gut Show to find out!   In this episode, we cover: Welcome Kate Scarlata! [1:47] How do you define bloating? [4:48] Causes of bloating [5:45] Where do you start? [9:19] Do you address motility or bloating first? [11:54] High fecal burden [13:42] Fast motility and bloating [15:05] High sensation [18:43] When bloating is painful [22:55] Central sensitization [24:31] Where can visceral hypersensitivity improve [28:02] Fiber is complicated [34:04] Fibermaxxing [41:09] Microbial overgrowth [42:24] Unnecessary dietary restriction [48:17] APD [1:02:57] Connecting the dots [1:08:39]   Fiber can be both a cause and a help for bloating. When it comes to bloating, it's easy to only blame gas, stool, and water in the gut as the cause. But what else can be going on? If you eat a lot of fiber, is it normal to feel bloated?   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership What's your poop personality?   About our guest: Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN is a Boston-based registered dietitian and New York Times best selling author with 30+ years of digestive health experience. She was awarded Best Dietitian by Boston Magazine. Kate is a world-renowned low FODMAP diet expert and invited speaker on the role of food intolerance in GI disorders at numerous international and national gastrointestinal health conferences from Harvard Medical School to Monash University. Kate specializes in digestive health including treatment for: IBS, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, mast cell activation syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). She is known for her compassionate and evidence-based approach to helping individuals with digestive disorders improve their symptoms and quality of life. Her recent passion project is The Gut Health Podcast where she talks all things about Gut Health + Well-being. She is the co-author of the New York Times Best Seller, The 21 Day Tummy Diet, The 21 Day Tummy Cookbook, the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Well with IBS, co-author of The Low FODMAP Diet Step by Step and her most recent co-authored book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to eating Well with IBS with Dr. Megan Riehl.   Connect with Kate: Instagram Book: Mind your Gut Podcast: The Gut Health Podcast Bloat guide Behind the Bloat: Where it Starts, Why it Happens, and How to Heal    Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker

  2. Oct 23

    How to meal prep when you're busy: save time, save money & keep your weekend

    When you're strapped for time, eating well can start to feel like you only have a few options: buy a bunch of premade food, hire help, or somehow find the time to meal prep.  But meal prep doesn't have to mean spending your entire Sunday cooking. In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm sharing how I break grocery shopping, prepping, and cooking into smaller, more manageable tasks, plus the things I actually make and my favorite tricks for saving time AND money. If meal prep has been feeling like one more impossible thing on your to-do list, this episode is for you.    Covered in this episode:  This topic comes up a lot with clients [1:47] Disclaimer [3:52] Break up these tasks [6:09] Getting groceries [10:59] Prepping [15:50] Examples of what I make [23:46]  Time saving tips [29:43] Money saving tips [37:58]   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership What's your poop personality?   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.

  3. Oct 16

    Constipation That Won't Go Away: When Is Surgery an Option?

    What happens when you're constipated and feel like you've tried EVERYTHING? And at what point does surgery become an option? In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm joined by colorectal surgeon Dr. Carmen Fong to talk about chronic constipation from a surgeon's perspective. We're getting into the different types of constipation, how she decides which tests and treatments actually make sense, and what she considers when someone comes to her after medications, laxatives, and other treatments haven't worked. We also talk about colonics, defecography, and whether removing part or all of the colon can actually treat constipation.   In this episode, we cover: Dr. Carmen Fong 2:04  You're a surgeon…can't you just look inside me and see what's wrong? [7:37] How do you define constipation? 8:30 Types of constipation [10:13] What are you thinking about when recommending a treatment? [12:08] Constipation cases where they have already tried everything [16:52] Defecography [26:27] Surgery for constipation - can you remove the colon? [30:16] Would you remove a redundant colon? [35:07] Trying to poop and taking too much laxatives or medications [36:42] Is it okay if you don't have a perfect 4 every day?  [41:04] Colonics [42:46] Words of wisdom [47:21]   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership What's your poop personality? Colon Cancer Is Rising: What You Need to Know Constipation Nation   About our guest: Dr. Fong is a Chinese-American colorectal surgeon who is double-board certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her compassionate care. After completing her residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, she further specialized with a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital/NYU Winthrop. She serves on national medical committees, has presented research at esteemed conferences, and shares her knowledge through blogging and public outreach. Website Instagram   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker

  4. Oct 9

    Is a redundant colon the cause of your IBS symptoms?

    Have you ever seen "redundant colon" on your colonoscopy report and wondered what it actually means, or whether it could explain your chronic constipation? In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm joined by Dr. Kyle Staller to unpack what a redundant colon actually is and, more importantly, whether it matters for your symptoms. We talk about what's considered a "normal" colon length, differences between men and women, and whether the extra twists and loops associated with a redundant colon are something to worry about. We also get into some of the biggest questions for people struggling with chronic constipation: Could a redundant colon be part of the reason stool just doesn't seem to move? Is there a connection between redundant colon and hypermobility? How does this affect constipation and motility?   About our guest: Kyle Staller, MD, MPH is a gastroenterologist, Section Chief of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Staller specializes in disorders of gastrointestinal motility and neurogastroenterology and his clinical practice is devoted to treating patients with GI motility disorders and disorders of brain-gut interaction. Dr. Staller's research interests include clinical and epidemiologic research in neurogastroenterology and motility with particular interest in chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fecal incontinence, eating disorders, and women's health in functional GI diseases. His research has been published in medical journals across the spectrum of GI, and he also serves as a medical liaison to the media with appearances in national news outlets as well as health and wellness magazines. Dr. Staller received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and trained at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for residency and gastroenterology (GI) fellowship. He also completed formal training in epidemiology culminating in a Masters of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health and subspecialty training in neurogastroenterology and motility at MGH before joining the faculty.   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.

    Is a redundant colon the cause of your IBS symptoms?

  5. Oct 2

    Is your stomach eating itself? Autoimmune Gastritis, Pernicious Anemia, and What Bryan Johnson's Diagnosis Actually Tells Us

    You may have seen Bryan Johnson talking about autoimmune gastritis (AIG), but what is it actually, and what does the research say? In this episode of The Gut Show, we're digging into autoimmune gastritis, including what happens in the stomach, symptoms, pernicious anemia, and what treatment actually looks like. We'll also take a closer look at some of the claims being shared online and separate what's backed by research from what might be getting a little ahead of the science. If Bryan Johnson's story has you wondering about AIG or questioning whether you should be worried about it, this episode will help you understand what we actually know.   Mentioned in this episode:  MASTER Method Membership What's your poop personality?   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker

  6. Sep 25

    Colon Cancer Is Rising: What You Need to Know with Dr. Leybelis Padilla

    Colon cancer rates are rising, especially among younger adults….but before you let that statistic stress you out, listen to this episode to learn what you actually need to know! In this episode of The Gut Show, I'm joined by Dr. Leybelis Padilla to talk about what we know about colon cancer, what may increase your risk, symptoms to pay attention to, and the different screening options available, including the misinformation surrounding them. In this episode, we cover: Introducing Dr. Leybelis Padilla [2:44] What is colon cancer? [4:00] What causes polyps? [6:19] Family history [8:13] Why are the numbers rising? [11:13] Can fiber be protective? [15:33] Signs of colon cancer [18:28] Colonoscopies and other options [26:23] Misinformation [29:17] Is colonoscopy prep harmful? [36:36] How to work with Dr. Leybelis Padilla [47:28]   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership What's your poop personality?   About our guest: Dr. Leybelis Padilla, MD, FACG, is more than a physician—she's a force of transformation in the world of health and high performance. As a Gastroenterologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, she has redefined what it means to heal from within. She founded Unlocking GI, an evidence-based telemedicine practice that utilizes her 4M framework—Medicine, Meals, Mindset, and Movement—delivering personalized and sustainable micro habits that unlock vitality, improve digestive health, and elevate overall well-being. But her mission doesn't stop at medicine. She's also the co-founder of Game Beyond the Game, where alongside her husband, Prince, they curate luxury events designed to help organizations transform their company mindset. Whether she's guiding patients or world-class achievers, Dr. Leybelis is on a mission to turn obstacles into opportunities and unlock limitless potential.   Connect with Dr. Leybelis Padilla: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Email: hello@leybelismd.com   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker

    Colon Cancer Is Rising: What You Need to Know with Dr. Leybelis Padilla

  7. Sep 18

    Digestive enzymes for IBS: Do they actually work?

    Can digestive enzymes help with IBS symptoms? What about enzymes that target specific FODMAPs? In this episode of The Gut Show, we're talking with Jocelyn Wells from FODZYME about digestive enzymes and their role in breaking down FODMAPs. We'll explore what digestive enzymes are, how they work, and how targeted enzyme therapy may help with digestion and IBS symptoms. We'll take a closer look at enzymes designed to target specific FODMAPs, discuss whether using an enzyme supplement means you're actually deficient in that enzyme, and whether enzyme therapy can be effective when it doesn't target every FODMAP group. If you're a clinician wanting FODZYME samples and resources for your practice, you can request them here.    In this episode, we cover: Behind the scenes [1:53] Today's guest [3:35] What are enzymes? [4:39] What are the different types of enzymes? [6:14] If an enzyme works, does that mean you are deficient? [10:59] Targeted enzyme therapy [17:57] Specific enzymes for the different FODMAPs [22:07] Inulinase [23:40] How do these enzymes work? [28:24] Is it a bad thing to not have that fermentation process? [31:18] Does it actually work if it doesn't target all of the groups? [34:31] Can we bypass this and just put these microbes in the gut? [40:28] Access to dietitian team [43:42] Have your provider request free samples for their office [47:32] What's coming up this season [50:05]   Mentioned in this episode: What's your poop personality? MASTER Method Membership Clinicians can request free FODZYME samples for patients at providers.fodzyme.com/hcp-sample-request Customers can save 20% off your first FODZYME subscription order at fodzyme.com/foodfreedom   About our guest: Jocelyn Wells, MS, RDN, CSDH, is a Registered Dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal nutrition. She holds a BA from Duke University and an MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She currently leads clinical strategy and partnerships at FODZYME, a digestive enzyme for FODMAP intolerance, where she oversees HCP education, clinical research, sales, nutrition communications, and professional collaborations. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based nutrition care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.   Thank you to our partner: If you're dealing with GI issues like IBS, SIBO, EoE, IBD, or IMO, you may have heard of the elemental diet. mBIOTA Elemental is a clinically proven, short-term liquid nutrition protocol that provides essential nutrients in their simplest forms, allowing much of the GI tract to rest and reset. It's a nutrition-based alternative to antibiotics for managing GI conditions. Developed by a patient and her doctors to improve the patient experience — without sacrificing effectiveness. Learn more at mBIOTA.com and save 15% on the two-week protocol with code GUTSHOW15.   Connect with Erin Judge, RD:  Instagram TikTok Work with Erin FREE symptom tracker

  8. Mar 27

    Does Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos Impact IBS?

    What do Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility have to do with IBS? A lot more than you might think.   In this episode, Rebecca Mass-Krajewski, Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos expert and I break down how connective tissue differences can impact the entire body—from digestion and motility to pain, sensitivity, and even the pelvic floor.   If you've ever felt like your symptoms don't quite "fit the box," this conversation will help connect the dots.   About our guest: Rebecca Mass-Krajewski, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, is a Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos expert, medical detective, and founder of The EDS Clinic. She specializes in the complex trifecta of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), POTS, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), uncovering overlooked drivers like autoimmune dysfunction, nervous system dysregulation, and gut imbalance Through her clinical work and speaking, Rebecca integrates the science of neuroplasticity, recognizing how the brain and autonomic nervous system can amplify pain, inflammation, and dysautonomia when stuck in chronic threat patterns. She leads a community where she troubleshoots complex cases live, giving members direct access to her clinical reasoning and real-time problem-solving. Rebecca is redefining what's possible for patients who have been dismissed or misdiagnosed while equipping practitioners nationwide to confidently unravel hypermobility-related challenges and deliver transformational care. Learn more + download your FREE Guide: How to Talk So Your Doctor Listens at www.theEDSclinic.com.    Thank you to our partners: @fodzyme is the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs.   When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME's novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down fructan, GOS and lactose before they can trigger bloating, gas and other digestive issues.    With FODZYME, enjoy garlic, onion, wheat, brussels sprouts, beans, dairy and more — worry free! Discover the power of FODZYME's digestive enzyme blend and eat the foods you love and miss.   Visit fodzyme.com and save 20% off your first order with code THEGUTSHOW. One use per customer.   @mbiotaelemental is the next generation of the elemental diet. Developed with leading gastroenterologists and food scientists, it's the first formula that's both clinically effective AND genuinely easy to drink.   If you're looking for an option to support SIBO or your gut, mBIOTA Elemental may be one to consider. Learn more at mbiota.com and save 20% on their two-week protocol with code GUTIVATE.   @imodifyhealth is the leader in evidence-based, medically-tailored meal delivery offering Monash Certified low FODMAP, Gluten free, and Mediterranean meals - expertly crafted to help you achieve better symptom control AND improve overall health.    The best part? They make it easy by doing all prep work for you. Simply choose the meals you want, stock your fridge or freezer when meals arrive at your door, then heat and enjoy when you're ready. Delicious meals. Less stress. Complete peace of mind.   Check out modifyhealth.com and save 35% off your first order plus free shipping across the US with code: THEGUTSHOW.   Mentioned in this episode: MASTER Method Membership FREE IBS Warrior Summit Take the quiz: What's your poop personality?

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Each week, you will get a tasty conversation about a topic surrounding digestion and gut health from an IBS specialist dietitian, Erin Judge. Erin believes in a holistic approach to improving gut health and IBS, so she will cover everything from what you eat to how you move your body to where you spend your energy. Nothing is off the table!

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  • Creator
    Erin Judge
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Gut Show

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