The Gut Health Podcast

The Gut Health Podcast

Kate Scarlata and Megan Riehl

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (98)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
49%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This 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 

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Recent Episodes

MCAS: A Whole-Body Condition Through the GI Lens (with guest Dr. Zac Spiritos)

Jun 01, 2026 56m Transcript

MCAS is one of those diagnoses that can make it feel like your body is telling a dozen stories at once—and no one is listening. If you're experiencing GI symptoms alongside flushing, hives, brain…

When Your Gut Gets in the Bedroom: Exploring Sexual Health & Intimacy (with expert guest, Alyse Bedell, PhD, CST)

May 18, 2026 42m Transcript

Part 3 of the Women's Health SeriesBloating, gas, urgency, abdominal pain, and that relentless “what if something happens?” loop can turn sex from a close connection into stress fast. Digestive…

Perimenopause & Menopause: Hormones, Gut Health & Whole-Body Wellness (with guests Drs. Chrisandra Shufelt and Jami Kinnucan)

May 11, 2026 53m Transcript

Part 2 of the Women's Health SeriesYour digestion suddenly feels different, your sleep is falling apart, your mood and patience are all over the place — and you start wondering whether it’s stress,…

Endometriosis and IBS: Key Differences, Overlaps, and Diagnosis Tips (with guest Rachelle LaCroix Mallik, MA, RDN)

May 04, 2026 48m Transcript

Part 1 of the Women's Health SeriesEndometriosis can show up like a gut disorder, and that confusion keeps many people stuck for years without answers. We map the overlap between endometriosis and…

Can’t Trust Your Gut? IBS-D Strategies for Fewer Flare-Ups and More Freedom (with guest Beth Rosen, MS, RD)

Apr 15, 2026 34m Transcript

Part 2 of the IBS-D SeriesWe sit down with GI dietitian Beth Rosen to talk about her lived experience with IBS-D, and how the absence of a clear diagnosis and effective treatment plan early on led to…

What’s Really Behind IBS-D? Causes, Triggers, and Treatments (with guest Anthony Lembo, MD)

Apr 01, 2026 34m Transcript

Part 1 of the IBS-D SeriesWe map out a clear, practical way to understand IBS-D, from what it is, to how clinicians rule out the conditions that can look like it. With Dr. Anthony Lembo, we move from…

Tests Say Normal, IBS Symptoms Say Otherwise (with guests Laurie Keefer, PhD and Darren Brenner, MD)

Mar 01, 2026 57m Transcript

Tired of hearing “it’s just stress”?  IBS experts Drs. Laurie Keefer and Darren Brenner join Kate Scarlata and Dr. Megan Riehl to set the record straight on irritable bowel syndrome.IBS is a real,…

Feed Your Gut: The Fiber Deficit Most of Us Don’t Know We Have (with guest Heather Armstrong, MSc, PhD)

Feb 01, 2026 55m Transcript

Fiber isn’t one-size-fits-all and for some people, more isn’t better. In this episode, we explore why most people under-eat fiber, why certain fibers can worsen symptoms, and how to personalize…

Miracle or Misused? Benefits, Risks, and Responsible Use of GLP-1s (with guest Supriya Rao, MD)

Jan 01, 2026 46m Transcript

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) can transform metabolic health, but only with smart dosing, adequate dietary protein, regular strength training, and mental health support. In this episode, we explore…

Sorting Fact from Fad: What to Do When Science Isn't Settled

Dec 01, 2025 45m Transcript

This year on The Gut Health Podcast, we dug deeper than ever into the science that shapes our bodies, the myths that confuse us, and the everyday habits that actually move the needle. We challenged…

Mind-Body Medicine: Psilocybin and the Gut (with guests Emeran Mayer, MD and Erin Mauney, MD)

Nov 01, 2025 55m Transcript

A growing number of patients with stubborn IBS symptoms are asking: if the gut and brain are wired together, could changing one transform the other? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emeran Mayer…

Gravity Resilience: The Gut-Brain-Diet Connection (with guest Brennan Spiegel, MD)

Oct 01, 2025 56m Transcript

Dr. Brennan Spiegel, author of Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides Our Health, reveals how gravity shapes everything from our digestive health to our emotional wellbeing…

The Gut Dictionary: Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics Explained (with guest Mary Ellen Sanders, PhD)

Sep 01, 2025 47m Transcript

Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders, an expert in probiotic microbiology, helps us decode the often confusing world of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics by explaining their scientific definitions,…

The Gut Microbiome + Dysbiosis (with guest Mark Pimentel, MD)

Aug 01, 2025 44m Transcript

Dr. Mark Pimentel, Executive Director of the MAST program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, shares groundbreaking insights into the small intestinal microbiome that challenge long-held beliefs about…

Tailored to the Core: Breathing, Bloating and Precision Medicine (with guest Iris Wang, MD)

Jul 01, 2025 51m Transcript

Dr. Iris Wang of the Mayo Clinic shares cutting-edge insights on gut health across the lifespan, including advancements in pharmacogenomics for personalized medication selection and innovative…

Fermented Foods for Gut Health: Myths vs Science (with guest Elisa Caffrey)

Jun 01, 2025 57m Transcript

Fermented foods offer surprising health benefits with science showing they can increase gut microbial diversity in ways other dietary interventions cannot.• Expert Elisa Caffrey clarifies what…

Pelvic Floor PT Explained: Who Needs It and Why? (with guest Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, DPT)

May 01, 2025 45m Transcript

Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a crucial yet often overlooked component of gut health that can dramatically improve quality of life for people suffering from bowel issues, bladder problems,…

Living with IBS: How to Manage Symptoms Without a Major Diet Overhaul

Apr 01, 2025 47m Transcript

Join us as we discuss effective non-diet focused methods for IBS relief. In this episode, Kate and Dr. Riehl review key factors on how gender can influence common symptoms of IBS.Hormones…

S2E17 Is a leaky gut really the root of your ailments? Here’s the science. (with guest Alessio Fasano, MD)

Mar 03, 2025 56m Transcript

Is "leaky gut" real or just another wellness buzzword? In this episode of The Gut Health Podcast, we cut through the controversy with Dr. Alessio Fasano, a renowned gastroenterologist and microbiome…

S2E16 Part 3 of the IBS-C series: Finding Your Path: A Personal Journey to Constipation Relief with Erin Judge, RD

Feb 24, 2025 39m Transcript

What if you could navigate the complexities of IBS without falling into restrictive habits or feeling overwhelmed? Join us for an insightful conversation with Erin Judge, a registered dietitian…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Gut Health Podcast have?

The Gut Health Podcast has published 36 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is The Gut Health Podcast still active?

The Gut Health Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 49m.

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