Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations
Episodes
Belly Bestie Club & Why Connection Matters in IBS
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Gut Matters features Johanna Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin interviewing Ruthie and Jessica, the founders of Belly Bestie Club, a community...
Navigating IBS-C and Shared Decision Making: A Patient Perspective
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, Johannah Ruddy, DHSc, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin,...
Patient Advocacy at the Heart: A Conversation with Dr. Laura Williams
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gut Matters, we welcome Dr. Laura Williams, Chief Patient Officer at Ardelyx, to discuss the importance of patient advocacy in heal...
A Patient's Journey Living with IBS-C
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin, interview Rebecca K...
Mind Your Gut: Breaking the Cycle of IBS and Emotional Wellbeing
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dr. Andrea Shin and Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd welcome Dr. Megan Riehl, a leading health psychologist, to discuss the powerful connecti...
Building Resilience: Navigating IBS-C with Strength and Skill
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations, hosts Andrea Shin, MD and Johannah Ruddy, DHSc. MEd discuss the importance of resilience in...
The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials with Sue Edelstein
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and gastroenterologist Dr. Andrea Shin interview Susan Ede...
Embrace the Rainbow! Digestive Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Pride Month special episode, Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and gastroenterologist Dr. Andrea Shin s...
Navigating IBS: Insights from Patient Advocates and Clinicians
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of, gastroenterologist Dr. Andrea Shin and Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx, Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, host Jeff Roberts...
Cultural Nuances in IBS-C Management: A Conversation with Dr. Rosie Frazier
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dr. Andrea Shin and Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, discuss the importance of cultural competence in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome with...
Sex, Gender and Stigma in IBSC
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gut Matters, we're in conversation with Dr. Kyle Staller, a gastroenterologist at Mass General and Harvard Medical School. They del...
Kickstarting Gut Health in the New Year with Kate Scarlata
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gut Matters, Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, and Dr. Andrea Shin kick off the New Year by discussing New Year's resolutions, dietary stra...
IBS-C and the Brain-Gut Axis: How holiday stress can impact symptoms
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Gut Matters podcast, we discuss the impact of the brain-gut axis on IBS symptoms, particularly during the holiday season. The c...
IBS-C and the Patient's Voice: Karen's Story
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Gut Matters, hosts Dr. Andrea Shin and Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx are joined by Karen Salem,...
IBSC and You; Taking the Mystery out of IBSC
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this first episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, hosts Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, and Dr. Andrea Shin dive deep into the complexities...
Introducing Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, a podcast dedicated to helping IBS patients take back control of their symptoms and lives. Hosted...