Surviving out of Spite
In this episode, Sam sat down with Ruth O’Driscoll to have the kind of conversation most people avoid, but absolutely shouldn’t.They dive into the reality of living with digestive issues, why we need to normalize talking about gut health (yes, even the awkward parts), and how self-tracking can be a powerful tool for understanding your body.Ruthie shares her personal journey with digestive health challenges and how it led her to develop an innovative app, Tuut, designed to make symptom and bowel movement tracking easier, more intuitive, and far less overwhelming than traditional methods. Together, they explore how removing shame and simplifying tracking can help people feel more in control of their health.This conversation also goes deeper, touching on the importance of sleep, self-care, and building a supportive community when navigating chronic digestive conditions. Because managing your health isn’t just about data, it’s about feeling seen, supported, and understood.Meet tuut: the first digestive health app that fits lifestyle tracking into your busy life while providing actionable insights. Log data in seconds and let clinically-informed AI algorithms uncover patterns so you can finally identify triggers and feel better. https://www.tuutapp.net/