Gastro Girl

About Gastro Girl

If you're one of the millions of people living with a chronic digestive health condition, you're not alone. Whether you're newly diagnosed, in remission, or trying to understand what's happening in your body—and what you can do about it—The Gastro Girl Podcast is here to help. Hosted by Jacqueline Gaulin, longtime patient advocate and founder of Gastro Girl, this podcast goes beyond surface-level conversations to deliver clear, compassionate, evidence-based insights into digestive health. Each episode is designed to help you feel more informed, confident, and empowered in managing your health and navigating conversations with your healthcare team. You'll hear from leading gastroenterologists and healthcare experts, along with patient voices and practical guidance on topics across gastroenterology—from common GI symptoms and chronic conditions to emerging research, treatments, and trusted resources. The tone is engaging, supportive, and nonjudgmental—because digestive health deserves thoughtful, human-centered conversations. Gastro Girl is the official patient education partner of the American College of Gastroenterology, and this podcast reflects that commitment to delivering reliable, actionable information patients can trust. Follow The Gastro Girl Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so new episodes are delivered straight to your phone.

Publisher

Gastro Girl Inc

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2021

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

107 of 206 episodes have a transcript.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   When IBD Treatment Isn't Working: How to Know When It's Time to Reassess

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   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   IBS-C During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Constipation & Bloating

   Dr. Lin Chang, Professor of Medicine at UCLA, discusses IBS-C and constipation during pregnancy, offering insights into symptom management and dietary strategies.

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   24 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   IBS-C: It's Not All in Your Head

   Host Makenna, PhD, shares her personal journey and expert insights into understanding and managing IBS-C, empowering listeners with knowledge for better healthcare conversations.

Inside a recent episode

When IBD Treatment Isn't Working: How to Know When It's Time to Reassess

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Um, is that true? Or have we failed? Or is that just something part of managing IBD? And how do you talk to patients about that? Yeah, you know, I've always tried to change my language when I'm with patients that you didn't fail, the drug failed you, you know, and that we just have to turn that around. Because I do feel like some people come with this guilt that there's something they've done that is wrong. You know, this leads to people going on really extreme diets sometimes that may or may not work or changing their life around. And And these, you know, the reason I went into this field is these are really interesting immunologic diseases, but they're also really frustrating and challenging for people. […]

Who has been a guest on Gastro Girl

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Corey Siegel
• Lin Chang
• Makenna
• Jennifer Lai
• Jessica Allegretti

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,782,137

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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