Episode 27: The Missing Piece in GI Treatment

Episode 27: The Missing Piece in GI Treatment

Author: G-PACT non profit December 24, 2025 Duration: 42:16
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In this week's episode, Megan Riehl joins the show to break down the brain–gut connection and why it’s a physiological process, not a dismissal. We explore how stress and nervous system dysregulation directly affect GI function, shaping symptoms that too often get misunderstood or minimized.

Megan explains how psychological therapies, including gut-directed hypnotherapy, can be powerful, evidence-based tools for managing GI disorders, and why truly effective care has to be holistic and patient-centered. We also talk about the complicated relationship many patients develop with food, and how chronic digestive illness changes the way people relate to their bodies.

Along the way, Megan shares practical insights and trusted resources for navigating GI care, advocating for yourself, and finding support that treats you as a whole person—not just a set of symptoms.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt dismissed, stuck, or gaslit by the system and wants to understand what’s really been missing in GI treatment.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Megan's Website: https://www.drriehl.com/

Mind Your Gut Book: https://www.drriehl.com/general-8

telehealth clinic: www.gipsychology.com

The Gut Health Podcast: https://www.drriehl.com/podcast

Additional Resources: https://www.drriehl.com/shop



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