Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure! Oliver Super Beardie, our fearless furry hero and member of the Woof Chat Kids, is back on the case—this time to solve a mysterious throat trouble affecting his buddy Sam. Why is swallowing so hard? What’s causing the pain? Oliver’s on the trail… and he’s sniffing out answers!.

Joining Oliver is brilliant expert guest Dr. Sophia Patel, a leading Pediatric Gastroenterologist from Cleveland Clinic. Together with host Jacqueline Gaulin, they’ll follow the clues to uncover what’s really going on inside Sam’s esophagus—and introduce kids (and grown-ups!) to a condition called Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE).

You’ll learn what symptoms to watch for, how EoE is diagnosed, and what steps can help kids like Sam feel better—all in a fun, kid-friendly way that mixes science and heart.

A huge shout-out to the incredible John Kennedy, the puppeteer and voice behind Oliver Super Beardie, whose creativity and heart make every episode unforgettable.

This special episode is brought to you by Dupixent.

IBS-C (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation) is a chronic condition that disrupts how your gut works—causing abdominal pain, bloating, and infrequent, hard-to-pass stools. It can seriously impact your quality of life, and finding the right treatment is often a journey filled with ups and downs.

So, how do you get relief from IBS-C symptoms without feeling like you’re back at square one?

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Bryan Curtin, Director of The Center for Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility at The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Together, we discuss:

• Why managing IBS-C often requires some trial and error
  
  

• What to do when progress isn’t perfect
  
  

• Signs it might be time to adjust your treatment plan
  
  

• Practical tips to prepare for your next appointment—so you can have more productive conversations with your provider
  
  

This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx.

We’re joined by Tedra Gray, a seasoned Advanced Practice Provider, who shares real-world examples and practical advice for patients navigating chronic reflux, Barrett’s Esophagus, or treatment follow-up.

You’ll learn:

• Why early diagnosis and follow-up matter

• What can happen if Barrett’s Esophagus is left untreated

• How shared decision-making helps build the right care plan

• The different approaches for patients at low, moderate, or high risk

Whether you're newly diagnosed or managing long-term reflux, this episode offers compassionate, expert-backed guidance to help you feel informed and empowered.

Missed the earlier episodes? Catch up here:
Part 1 – From Reflux to Risk: How Heartburn and GERD Could Lead to Esophageal Cancer https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/from-reflux-to-risk-how-heartburn-and-gerd-could-lead-to-esophageal-cancer/

Part 2 – Barrett’s Esophagus: The Hidden Risk of Chronic Heartburn
https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/barretts-esophagus-the-hidden-risk-of-chronic-heartburn/

Part 3 – Managing Barrett’s Esophagus: Treatments and Risk Reduction
https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/managing-barretts-esophagus-treatments-risk-reduction/

This series is sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced in collaboration with leading clinicians and researchers committed to improving patient outcomes.