Best Dr Robynne Chutkan Podcasts (2025)

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Slicing up the IBS Pie to Find Real and Lasting Relief 23:14

3d ago23:14

23:14

IBS is frequently referred to as a diagnosis of exclusion: your doctor can’t find anything else wrong; therefore, it must be IBS. But if you slice up the IBS pie and take a good look, you actually find lots of potential explanations for what might be causing your symptoms. In this episode I go through over 30 different causes of IBS symptoms. These…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - and Pharmaceutical Expediency 17:51

10d ago17:51

17:51

Encouraging physicians to make a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome and prescribe medication for it is big business. I'm not saying that medication for IBS is never a good idea or never effective, but I am saying that it is often an overly expedient solution that doesn’t usually lead to lasting relief for the simple reason that IBS consists of m…

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Crummy Diet Syndrome: A Delicate Diagnosis 14:09

17d ago14:09

14:09

This week's episode is another example of why you should reject a blanket diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome, and ask your doctor to roll their sleeves up and help you uncover the root cause of your symptoms. The solution for everyone who's diagnosed with IBS is not always a diet change. But it should never just be "your bowel is irritable and h…

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The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health 31:44

24d ago31:44

31:44

We've been conditioned to think that all stress is harmful, but science now shows that certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial, but necessary for optimal health. By cultivating the right kind of stress, you are healing, repairing, and regenerating your body. In this episode I'm joined by physician and author of The Stress Paradox Dr. Sharon…

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Cancer Journey: Food as Medicine & Survivor Guilt 32:39

1M ago32:39

32:39

Whether you're recovering from cancer or dealing with a chronic illness, how you nourish yourself is so important - and that includes not just the food you're eating, but also your mindset and thoughts. In this episode, how do you use the experience of a devastating diagnosis like cancer to live your healthiest, most nourished life. We'd love to he…

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Aerophagia: Could Air Swallowing be the Cause of Your Bloating? 10:55

1M ago10:55

10:55

In this episode we dive into the causes and treatment for aerophagia - one of the most unrecognized factors behind burping and bloating. Aerophagia is a condition where people swallow large amounts of air unintentionally and without realizing it. It’s often misdiagnosed as acid reflux, ulcers, gallstones, or SIBO – small intestinal bacterial overgr…

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Smooth Moves: How to Poo Properly 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

OK, so you've filled your plate with fiber, you're drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water and you're getting 30 to 60 minutes of regular exercise every day. You are poised for some really good bathroom action. On today's show, what else do you need to do to have a fantastic smooth move first thing in the morning. Spoiler alert: …

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Health Care Has Gone Retail - Do You Know What You're Buying? 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

We all want to walk out of the doctor's office with something that we believe is going to make us better. But it's critically important to make sure that whatever you are opting in for - whether it's a pill, a procedure, or some other product - you are making that decision with eyes wide open and asking the important questions. On today's show: the…

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10 Things to Do if You've Recently Taken an Antibiotic 17:29

2M ago17:29

17:29

On today’s show: the 10 most important steps to restore your gut health after taking antibiotics. Although it’s true that your microbiome will take a hit after antibiotics and may be permanently altered, it’s still possible to offset some of the damage by supporting your gut during and after the antibiotic. We'd love to hear from you - send us a te…

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10 Questions to Ask Before Taking an Antibiotic 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

A one-week course of antibiotics can remove up to 1/3 of your gut bacteria - and that damage can’t be undone by just taking a probiotic, so you need to be absolutely certain that you really need that antibiotic. In today’s episode, I’m going to share 10 critical questions to ask your health care provider if you’ve been prescribed an antibiotic that…

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GLP-1 Drugs: Making an Informed Decision 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

On today's show, we're going to dive into the topic of GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications that stimulates your pancreas to produce more insulin, slows down digestion, and promotes feelings of fullness. The benefits are that it can help lower your blood sugar level, it can lead to weight loss, and it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular events …

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Reflux: Top 3 Causes - And How to Get Rid of Them Naturally 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn on a regular basis, but the recommended treatment does nothing to address the root cause - and totally messes up your digestion. The most important thing that I want you to know is that acid reflux has absolutely nothing to do with overproduction of acid. These symptoms are caused by inappropriate…

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Stress: In Your Mind and In Your Gut 22:38

3M ago22:38

22:38

Feelings of stress and anxiety aren't just in your head; they're also in your body, especially in your GI tract, and they can cause or worsen almost every digestive condition. Like many people, you may have a lot of stress in your life, and you may also have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, but could stress actually be causing or contr…

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Stool Nirvana: The 5 Essential Factors 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

I'm going to tell you about the specific things you should be paying attention to when you assess your bowel movements so you can understand what your stool is trying to tell you. Your GI tract communicates with you by giving you feedback through your stool. This is important information that can improve your health. It might even save your life. Y…

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Turn Around & Take a Look: Why You Need to Examine Your Bowel Movements 29:29

4M ago29:29

29:29

On today's show, why you need to turn around and take a look. And yes, I'm talking about when you are sitting on the toilet and you have finished doing your business, why you absolutely must turn around and take a look at what has come out. Your stool is valuable feedback that your body is giving you, and if you are not looking at it and analyzing …

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American Gut Project: Why 30 Is the Number You Need to Know 19:39

4M ago19:39

19:39

The largest study ever done on the human microbiome was published in 2018 by the American Gut Project. The goal of the study was to better understand the composition and function of the human microbiome, and the impact of diet, lifestyle and disease. The results provide an important roadmap for what to do to cultivate a healthy microbiome. We'd lov…

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Pain in the Butt: What to Do About hemorrhoids 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

Hemorrhoids are benign conditions but they’re still super bothersome – and they can almost always be improved or healed completely, so there's no need to just resign yourself to having a pain in the butt. In this episode learn all about what causes hemorrhoids - plus treatment options for acute and chronic symptoms. We'd love to hear from you - sen…

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Simple But Not Easy - 2024 Gut Health Wrap Up 10:04

5M ago10:04

10:04

On today’s show, the last episode of the year, I want to say a huge thank you for listening and supporting the podcast. My message for this 2024 wrap up is a reminder that better gut health is simple, but not always easy. Focus on the small consistent changes that will make a big difference in the long run, and be kind to yourself on the journey. W…

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Getting Regular: In the Gym & the Bathroom! 20:42

5M ago20:42

20:42

On today's show, we are talking regularity, how consistent habits and training pay off in the gym - and the bathroom! I'll explain what you need to do the day before to make sure that morning poo arrives on time and your day gets off to a smooth start. Hint: hydrate, eat lots of fiber, and shut it down early if you want to experience stool (and gym…

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Your Gut Garden: How Exposure to Nature Improves Your Microbiome 19:57

5M ago19:57

19:57

Exposure to nature strengthens your immune system, activating natural killer cells that help protect you from cancer and infection. Contact with soil has been clinically shown to improve the composition and diversity of your microbiome. In this episode we explore forest bathing and the scientifically proven benefits that exposure to nature has on y…

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What Are You Eating? Ultra-Processed Foods & Your Gut 19:38

5M ago19:38

19:38

More than 50% of all the calories we’re now eating in countries like the US and the UK are ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and their regular consumption has been tied to lots of different health problems, especially in the gut. So today, I want to provide you with a clear definition of what a UPF is, tell you about the problems they create in your di…

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Rest & Digest: Gut Tips for the Holidays 8:57

6M ago8:57

8:57

Tis the season and that means lots of festivities, lots of food, and lots of GI distress. So here are my 7 best tips for how to enjoy every minute of the holiday, and every bite of your meal, while optimizing your digestion and avoiding a food coma. Spoiler alert: holiday lunch instead of dinner is a game changer! We'd love to hear from you - send …

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Sustaining Healthy Behavior Change with Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, MS 36:57

6M ago36:57

36:57

About Michelle: Michelle is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with thirty years studying how to help people change their healthy behavior in sustainable ways. Her work focuses on how to adopt physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors in ways that can be sustained within the unpredictability of the real worl…

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Yeast Overgrowth: The Perils of Reduction Without Restoration 13:25

6M ago13:25

13:25

Yeast overgrowth is a real phenomenon, and one that conventional doctors are often skeptical and poorly informed about. But yeast paranoia is also a real problem, and sometimes people have to be discouraged from adopting a too severe diet that isn’t nourishing to their healthy microbes, or from over-treating for something that’s not actually a prob…

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Food as Medicine Journey: 5 Small Steps to Get Started 29:03

6M ago29:03

29:03

On today's show, five simple tips to get started with a food as medicine approach. I'm thrilled to have Janet Jumper back on the show. Janet was featured in episode 21 talking about her journey with Crohn's disease, which she's had for over two decades. She is so full of wisdom and grace and practical advice, and I'm so glad to have her back. We'd …

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The Past, Present, and Future of Brain-Gut Communication with Emeran Mayer, MD 35:43

6M ago35:43

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Emeran A. Mayer is a Gastroenterologist, Neuroscientist and Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, the Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress & Resilience at UCLA and Founding Director of the Goodman Luskin Microbiome Center at UCLA. As one o…

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SIBO & Dysbiosis Part 2: Testing & Treatment 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

When it comes to treatment for SIBO, It’s unlikely that you are going to be able to just take a remedy like an antibiotic and be cured. You have to pay attention to what's causing the microbial imbalance in the first place. In this episode we take a deep dive into testing for SIBO as well as a comprehensive approach to treatment that provides real …

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SIBO & Dysbiosis Part 1: Causes & Symptoms 27:53

7M ago27:53

27:53

Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the microbiome – the trillions of organisms that live in and on your body, mostly in your GI tract. This imbalance can lead to overgrowth of some organisms, undergrowth of others, and a change in the metabolic activity of the microorganisms. That metabolic activity determines the byproducts that your microbes are…

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Defining VO2 Max and Building Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Brady Holmer 43:30

7M ago43:30

43:30

About Brady: Brady Holmer is a researcher and science writer. He has a Master’s degree in Human Performance from the University of Florida. He frequently writes about exercise and nutrition in his popular newsletter, Physiologically Speaking, a publication dedicated to providing the latest science-based information on health and human performance. …

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The Future of Probiotics: Viral Illnesses, Psychobiotics, & More! 34:54

7M ago34:54

34:54

What should you be looking for when you choose a probiotic, and how do you know if the bacteria are viable and ready to go to work in your gut? Plus, current and future indications, including viral illnesses, psychobiotics, and live biotherapeutics. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text! Thank you for being a part of our community! For the la…

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Potholes in Your Colon: Could it be Diverticulosis? 19:43

7M ago19:43

19:43

Diverticulosis is the direct result of a diet that’s too low in fiber. When your colon has to contract more vigorously to expel small, hard stool that’s characteristic of a low-fiber diet, it causes a lot of pressure in the wall of your colon. This leads to small bulges, which eventually become diverticulosis. I’m seeing more and more patients in t…

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Tackling Pathogens By Building Your Immune Defenses with Robynne Chutkan 46:08

7M ago46:08

46:08

About Robynne: Dr. Robynne Chutkan is an integrative gastroenterologist and the author of four books, Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution, The Bloat Cure and The Antiviral Gut. Educated at Yale and Columbia, she is a faculty member at Georgetown Hospital and the founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness in Washington, D.C. A former Governing Board…

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Of All the Gall: Must Know Info About Your Gallbladder 24:16

7M ago24:16

24:16

The gallbladder is often described as a nonessential organ, but our digestive system is carefully and thoughtfully designed, and there are no spare parts that can be removed without consequences - because every part of the GI tract serves a purpose. Can you live without your gallbladder? Absolutely, but there is a very good chance that you could en…

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Listener Q&A: Reflux, Skid Marks, Pulsatile Abdominal Mass 19:09

8M ago19:09

19:09

What to do about reflux symptoms at night; fecal staining in your underwear; and a pulsatile abdominal mass. You've got questions - I've got answers on the 1st Gutbliss Podcast listener Q&A. If you have a question or a gut health story that you'd like to share, I would love to hear from you. You can reach me through the contact page at Gutbliss.com…

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Reframing Wellness Beyond the Scale with Sam Cutler 32:42

8M ago32:42

32:42

About Sam: Sam Cutler is a Harvard-trained nutrition health coach and the founder of MINDFULL, a wellness brand dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through sustainable, evidence-based practices. With a deep understanding of the intricate connection between nutrition, mental well-being, and physical health, Sam advoca…

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Battling Crohn's with Food - and Winning! 49:59

8M ago49:59

49:59

On today's show, we're talking about the role of diet and lifestyle in treating autoimmune diseases. Janet is my guest for this episode. She's been a nurse practitioner for 27 years, but today she's here to talk about her experience as a patient with Crohn's disease, and how she got her autoimmune disease into remission using food as medicine. We'd…

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Is it a Parasite: Uninvited Guests 26:34

8M ago26:34

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Parasites are a lot more common than most people realize, affecting a huge number of people worldwide. The good news is that many parasitic infections are asymptomatic, or the symptoms are short-lived and resolve on their own without any treatment. The bad news is that parasites like Giardia and several others can leave you with long-term symptoms …

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Epigenetic Testing and Measuring Your Rate of Aging with Matt Dawson, MD 36:17

8M ago36:17

36:17

About Matt: Dr. Matthew Dawson attended medical school at The University of Kentucky before completing his residency in emergency medicine at The University of Utah, where he served as both chief resident and fellow. After practicing medicine and serving as an associate professor at the University of Kentucky for seven years, Dr. Dawson developed a…

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Top 10 Reasons You're Bloated 21:42

8M ago21:42

21:42

If you want to banish your bloat, you need to figure out the specific reason WHY you’re bloated, so that you can apply a specific solution. And keep in mind, there could be multiple reasons – and multiple solutions. Bloating is one of the commonest problems I deal with as a gastroenterologist, and the most important thing for you to know, is that t…

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Autism: What's the Gut Got to Do With It? 28:56

8M ago28:56

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Multiple scientific studies have made a connection between the gut microbiome and the brain in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although the line connecting the two is not a straight one, there's really nothing to be lost - and potentially a lot to be gained - from changing the diet in a way that can improve the diversity and composition of the micr…

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The Patient-Led Health Revolution with Susannah Fox 34:23

9M ago34:23

34:23

About Susannah: Susannah Fox is a health and technology strategist. Her book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care, was recently published by MIT Press. She is a former Chief Technology Officer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she led an open data and innovation lab. She has served as …

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Gut First Theory: Parkinson's Disease & the Gut 21:14

9M ago21:14

21:14

It turns out Parkinson’s isn’t just a brain disease; it's also a gut disease. And the changes in the gut can occur before the changes in the brain, leading to what we now call the “gut first” theory of Parkinson's. If you’re eating the wrong foods, you can develop changes in your gut microbiome that lead to neuro-inflammation in the brain, and ulti…

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Gut-Brain: The 2nd Brain in Your Gut 14:38

9M ago14:38

14:38

Gut feelings and butterflies in the stomach are real sensations rooted in physiology: many of the neurotransmitters that our brain uses are actually made in our gut, and our digestive tract is home to about 500 million nerve cells. We call this 2nd brain in our gut the enteric nervous system. Your gut influences your stress levels, anxiety, mood, a…

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Increasing Your Whealthspan with Scott Fulton 34:55

9M ago34:55

34:55

About Scott: Scott Fulton is a unique leader in the aging space. He lectures on aging at two university campuses, is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, sits on the prestigious True Health Initiative Council, and is past president of the National Aging in Place Council. He is the author of Whealthspan, More Years, More Moments, …

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Gluten Face - Real or Imagined? 13:33

9M ago13:33

13:33

Could what’s showing up on your face be a direct result of something that you’re eating? When it comes to gluten - that's a definite YES. "Gluten face" can be induced by eating gluten containing foods like wheat, rye and barley, and can cause a bloated, puffy, red face. But the key to treating it is more complex than just choosing gluten-free produ…

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I Can't Get No - Colonoscopy! 16:52

9M ago16:52

16:52

A 30 year-old woman with blood in her stool on and off a couple times a week for 6 months struggles to figure out whether or not she needs a colonoscopy - and how to get her doctor and insurance company on board. Navigating competing interests in healthcare to get satisfaction when it comes to your care. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text!…

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A Cure for the Common Company with Richard Safeer, MD 30:45

10M ago30:45

30:45

About Richard: For the past 25 years, workplace health pioneer and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkin…

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Mama Jama Poos: How to Get Them & Why You Need Them 11:55

10M ago11:55

11:55

When it comes to bowel movements, size matters: the bigger your poo, the lower your likelihood of colon cancer and other GI problems like diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. Learn exactly what you need to be doing to have gold medal poos, plus the minimum fecal output required to prevent colon cancer. We'd love …

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Eczema Journey: Looking For (& Finding) the Root Cause 21:29

10M ago21:29

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Figuring out what's at the root of skin conditions like eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) can be a long and challenging journey. Eric shares his experience navigating doctor's visits, medications, bleach baths, and the elimination diet that finally gave him the answers he was looking for. We'd love to hear from you - send us a text! Thank yo…

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Power Foods for Weight Loss with Neal Barnard, MD, FACC 34:00

10M ago34:00

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About Neal: Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, hormonal symptoms, and chronic…

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