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
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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.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Beyond the Bumper Sticker: What Patient Centricity Really Means
<p dir="ltr">On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy sits down with Ardelyx CEO Mike Raab and Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams to explore what patient centricity truly means in practice, not as a corporate buzzword, but as a guiding principle that shapes company culture, strategy, and decision-making. Mike shares how formative experiences in rare disease at Genzyme inspired his commitment to putting patients first, while Laura recounts how her own health scare and career journey from treating HIV patients to leading advocacy deepened her understanding of the patient experience. Together, they discuss how embedding the patient voice across every function, from clinical trial design to policy advocacy, creates a ripple effect that transforms not just outcomes, but the soul of a company.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gut Matters is produced by <a href= "http://bloodstreammedia.com/">BloodStream Media</a> and made possible by Ardelyx.</p> <p dir="ltr">Content Producer: Mishu Nitulescu.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines that advance care to patients with unmet medical need. Learn more about us at <a href= "http://ardelyx.com">Ardelyx.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Transparency Statement: Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations is produced by <a href="http://believeltd.com/">Believe Limited</a> and made possible by Ardelyx®. </p> <p>The following Ardelyx®-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.</p>
May 7, 2026
Finding Your Care Partner: Patient Stories That Break the Stigma
<p dir="ltr">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, and why patient voices must be at the center of advancing care.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Gut Matters is produced by <a href= "http://bloodstreammedia.com/">BloodStream Media</a> and made possible by Ardelyx.</p> <p dir="ltr">Content Producer: Mishu Nitulescu.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines that advance care to patients with unmet medical need. Learn more about us at <a href= "http://ardelyx.com">Ardelyx.com</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Transparency Statement: Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations is produced by <a href="http://believeltd.com/">Believe Limited</a> and made possible by Ardelyx®. </p> <p dir="ltr">The following Ardelyx®-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.</p> <p> </p>
April 20, 2026
Belly Bestie Club & Why Connection Matters in IBS
<p dir="ltr">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 a user-friendly format.</p> <p dir="ltr">To learn more about the Belly Bestie Club and the tuut app, <a href="https://www.tuutapp.net/">click here</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Gut Matters is produced by <a href= "http://bloodstreammedia.com/">BloodStream Media</a> and made possible by Ardelyx.</p> <p dir="ltr">Content Producer: Mishu Nitulescu.</p> <p dir="ltr">At Ardelyx®, we are dedicated to improving the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines that advance care to patients with unmet medical need. Learn more about us at <a href= "http://ardelyx.com/">Ardelyx.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Transparency Statement: Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations is produced by <a href="http://believeltd.com/">Believe Limited</a> and made possible by Ardelyx®. </p> <p dir="ltr">The following Ardelyx®-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.</p>
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