Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations

Welcome to Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, a podcast dedicated to helping IBS patients take back control of their symptoms and lives. Hosted by Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed., IBS patient advocate and researcher, and Dr. Andrea Shin, a gastroenterologist and IBS expert, this show dives deep into digestive health. Join us as we share inspiring patient stories, chat with guest experts, and deliver the latest insights on managing IBS—all with a dash of humor. Whether you're a patient or a healthcare provider, we've got something for you.

Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations, a health show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Finding Your Care Partner: Patient Stories That Break the Stigma

  May 7, 202636 minS2

  <p >On this special episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy is joined on stage at the Ardelyx National Meeting by Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams and two patients: Erica, who lives with IBS-C and celiac disease, and Chrissy, a kidney transplant patient, for a candid conversation about the power of patient storytelling. They discuss the importance of finding the right healthcare partner, shared decision making, and breaking the stigma around chronic illness and mental health. A bonus backstage conversation with Erica dives deeper into the daily realities of living with IBS, the mental load of managing chronic conditions...

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  Episode #2

  Belly Bestie Club & Why Connection Matters in IBS

  Apr 20, 202637 minS2

  <p >This episode of Gut Matters features Johanna Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin interviewing Ruthie and Jessica, the founders of Belly Bestie Club, a community-driven supper club for people with IBS, celiac disease, and other digestive health conditions. They discuss how the club creates a safe, stigma-free space where attendees can openly discuss taboo topics while enjoying delicious, restriction-friendly meals together. Ruthie also shares details about Tuut, her upcoming symptom-tracking app designed to help IBS patients turn their daily experiences into actionable data for healthcare providers, emphasizing a holistic approach that captures diet, stress, sleep, exercise, and bowel movements in...

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  Navigating IBS-C and Shared Decision Making: A Patient Perspective

  Mar 9, 202635 minS2

  <p >In this episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, Johannah Ruddy, DHSc, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin, practicing Gastroenterologist at UCLA are joined by patient advocate Katherine Wald, who shares her deeply personal journey living telling her story of IBS with constipation alongside multiple autoimmune and autonomic conditions. Katherine reflects on years of misdiagnosis, fragmented care, and the emotional toll of not being believed, while offering practical insight into how honest communication and self-advocacy can change the course of care. Dr. Shin discusses the realities of managing complex IBS-C cases and why coordinated...

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  Episode #13

  Patient Advocacy at the Heart: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Williams

  Dec 16, 202541 minS1

  <p >On this episode of Gut Matters, we welcome Dr. Laura Williams, Chief Patient Officer at Ardelyx, to discuss the importance of patient advocacy in healthcare and drug development. Dr. Williams shares her journey from clinical practice to the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting how her experiences as a physician, advocate, and patient have shaped her approach to patient-centric care. The conversation explores the impact of patient insights on clinical trials, drug development, and building trust within patient communities. </p> <p >At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines that advance care to...

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  Episode #12

  A Patient's Journey Living with IBS-C

  Nov 12, 202534 minS1

  <p >On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin, interview Rebecca Kaplan, an IBS-C patient who has lived with the condition for over 15 years. Rebecca shares her personal journey, the challenges she has faced, and how she manages her symptoms. The conversation highlights the importance of patient advocacy and support for those living with chronic digestive conditions. Tune in for an insightful discussion on living with IBS-C and the resources available for patients.</p> <p> </p> <p >At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of...

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