Hemorrhoids are one of the most common—and misunderstood—digestive conditions, yet many patients still suffer in silence. In this candid, patient-focused episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin talks with Mitch Guttenplan, MD, FACS, a general surgeon and Medical Director for the CRH O’Regan System, to break the stigma and share clear, evidence-based guidance about hemorrhoids.

Dr. Guttenplan explains the difference between internal and external hemorrhoids, how to recognize common symptoms, and which lifestyle changes can help reduce discomfort and prevent recurrence. He also walks through current treatment options—including the CRH O’Regan System—so patients can better understand what’s available and when it’s time to seek medical care.

This episode is sponsored by the CRH O’Regan System.

Gravity keeps us grounded—but it also shapes our bodies, minds, and even our gut health in surprising ways.

In this fascinating episode, Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai and author of PULL: The Science of Gravity and How It Shapes Our Health and Happiness, joins Jacqueline Gaulin, host of the Gastro Girl Podcast, to explore how gravity influences digestion, mood, metabolism, and mental resilience.

Discover what “gravity resilience” means, why astronauts help us understand life on Earth, and how this invisible force could hold the key to living longer, standing stronger, and finding balance in body and mind.

You’ll learn:
• How gravity affects digestion, circulation, and well-being
• The surprising link between gravity, depression, and emotional health
• Ways to strengthen your “gravity resilience” through movement, nutrition, and mindfulness

Listen to more expert insights at GastroGirl.com.

Pull is available by visiting Dr. Spiegel’s website or wherever books are sold.

When a child has trouble eating, gaining weight, or explaining discomfort while swallowing, it can be heartbreaking for parents and confusing for the child. These may be early signs of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) — a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus that affects how food moves through the digestive tract.

In this episode, pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Joshua B. Wechsler from Northwestern Medicine shares what families need to know about recognizing EoE early, getting an accurate diagnosis, and navigating treatment options. He also offers guidance on helping children manage EoE at school, during meals, and in social settings — so they can live healthier, happier lives.

See related episode

Growing Up with EoE: A Family’s Journey from Childhood to College

Resources & Support:
Find trusted, evidence-based information and resources on EoE at gastrogirl.com.

This episode is sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron.