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The Gastro Girl PodcastAuthor: Gastro Girl Inc
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 bodyand what you can do about itThe 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 gastroenterologyfrom common GI symptoms and chronic conditions to emerging research, treatments, and trusted resources. The tone is engaging, supportive, and nonjudgmentalbecause 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. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What Does Your Immune System Have to Do With IBD?
Episode 19
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
Why does the immune system cause inflammation in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? And what do the gut microbiome, intestinal lining, and genetics have to do with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? In this episode of the Gastro Girl Podcast, host Jacqueline Gaulin talks with gastroenterologist and IBD expert Dr. Colleen Kelly about the important connection between the gut and immune system in IBD. Dr. Kelly explains how Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are immune-mediated diseases, why the immune system becomes involved in intestinal inflammation, and how interactions among the immune system, gut lining, genetics, and the trillions of microorganisms that make up the gut microbiome may contribute to IBD. You'll learn: How the immune system and digestive tract normally work together What happens to the immune response in IBD Why inflammation develops in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis How the intestinal barrier, or gut lining, fits into the picture What scientists understand about the gut microbiome and IBD Why IBD involves much more than digestive symptoms How understanding the biology of IBD can help you have more informed conversations with your healthcare team Whether you've recently been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, are living with IBD, or are supporting someone who is, this patient-focused conversation provides an accessible foundation for understanding what is happening inside the body and why it matters for managing IBD. This educational initiative is sponsored by Merck.
