Talking Gut with Dr Jim Kantidakis

About Talking Gut with Dr Jim Kantidakis

Mind Body Talk is where you get the opportunity to learn more about your mind and body and the surprising ways in which they interact.

Publisher

Dr Jim Kantidakis

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Aug 2018

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Ep 45: What Are Your Organs Trying to Tell You? – Dr Giulia Enders

   In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Giulia Enders, physician, scientist, and internationally bestselling author of Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ, a book that has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and transformed the way millions of people think about the gut. We discuss her highly anticipated new book, Organ Speak: What It Really Means to Listen to Our Bodies, and explore how our organs from the lungs and immune system to the skin, muscles, brain, and gut, are constantly communicating with us and with each other. Together, we talk about the journey from Gut to Organ Speak, what inspired this new book, how science and storytelling can change the way we understand our bodies, and why viewing the body as an interconnected system rather than a collection of separate organs may reshape the way we think about health, illness, and healing. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, student, or simply fascinated by the human body, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it really means to listen to our bodies. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr Giulia Enders.

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Ep 44: Endoscopy Explained – Everything You Need to Know

   In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Natalie Kiel, gastroenterologist and endoscopist with expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, disorders of gut–brain interaction, and diagnostic endoscopy. We take a deep dive into gastroscopies and colonoscopies, covering everything patients need to know before, during, and after the procedure. Natalie explains what endoscopy actually involves, the differences between a gastroscopy and colonoscopy, why people are referred, and what symptoms should prompt further investigation. We also unpack one of the most talked-about parts of the process, bowel preparation. Natalie shares practical tips for making prep easier, explains what good bowel prep looks like, and discusses the most common mistakes that can affect procedure quality. We explore sedation, recovery, biopsies, polyps, procedure risks, and how scopes are cleaned and maintained to ensure patient safety. Natalie also discusses common findings during endoscopy, when biopsies are needed even when everything looks normal, and how endoscopy continues to evolve through new technologies and techniques. Whether you're preparing for your first gastroscopy or colonoscopy, supporting a loved one through the process, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode provides practical, evidence-based answers to the questions patients ask most often. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr Natalie Kiel.

3. 

   11 May 2026

   Ep 43: The sleep–gut connection no one is talking about – Dr Jessica Salwen-Deremer

   In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Salwen-Deremer, Director of Behavioral Medicine for Digestive Health at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Associate Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Dr Salwen-Deremer specialises in the intersection of sleep, gut health, and gastrointestinal behavioural medicine, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this episode, we explore the powerful and often overlooked relationship between sleep and the gut — including how poor sleep can worsen pain, fatigue, and inflammation, and how gut symptoms can in turn disrupt sleep. We unpack the bidirectional nature of this relationship, the role of the gut microbiome and circadian rhythms, and why sleep should be considered a core part of managing conditions like IBD and IBS. We also discuss how to recognise and assess sleep problems in clinical practice, the difference between insomnia and symptom-driven sleep disruption, and why treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can be so effective. Whether you're a clinician or someone living with gut symptoms, this episode highlights why sleep is not just a side issue — it's central to gut health and overall wellbeing. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr Jessica Salwen-Deremer.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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