Inside Gastroparesis Care: A Gastroenterologist Answers Your Biggest Questions

Inside Gastroparesis Care: A Gastroenterologist Answers Your Biggest Questions

Author: G-PACT non profit July 15, 2026 Duration: 39:14

Why is gastroparesis so difficult to diagnose and treat? In this episode, Sam chats with gastroenterologist Dr. Aditi Stanton to discuss the realities of living with and treating gastroparesis, one of the most challenging digestive disorders.

Dr. Stanton shares why gastric emptying studies don't tell the whole story, the biggest gaps in gastroparesis care, and why nutrition, patient advocacy, and strong communication between patients and providers are essential for better outcomes. They also talk about treatment approaches, the role of GI psychologists, stress and the gut-brain connection, and why managing chronic digestive diseases requires a personalized, multidisciplinary approach.

Whether you're living with gastroparesis, chronic nausea, vomiting, early satiety, or other GI motility disorders, this conversation offers practical insights from both the physician and patient perspectives.



Hosted by two people navigating life with gastroparesis, Surviving out of Spite is a raw and real conversation from the G-PACT non-profit. This isn't a clinical lecture; it's the sound of two friends unpacking the daily reality of a chronic condition, finding humor in the absurd moments and solidarity in the shared struggles. You'll hear candid personal stories that range from frustrating to triumphant, alongside practical tips forged from lived experience. The dialogue covers everything from managing health and relationships to simply preserving your identity beyond a diagnosis. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair to a kitchen table conversation where no topic is off-limits and laughter is considered essential medicine. It builds a community through audio, reminding anyone facing a similar journey that they are understood. Each episode explores the complex patient experience with honesty, aiming to inform, connect, and affirm that navigating life with gastroparesis is a story of resilience, often fueled by a bit of defiant spirit.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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