In this episode, The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians - Ashley Hurst and Danielle Leffler interview an expert in the field of GI psychology, an emerging new specialization that focuses on the gut-brain connection. This episode is jam-packed with useful resources and affirming insights on the IBD journey and how the gut-brain connection is important for us to learn more about. We discussed: Dr Navidi's background and how he got started as a leader in the field of GI psychologyThe emergence of GI psychology - there are only 400 in the worldWhat is GI psychology? What are DGBI's - why we need to know about these with IBDAlthough Crohn's & Colitis are not considered disorders of gut-brain interaction - those of us with IBD are more prone to have themHow medical trauma and DGBI's can impact our symptoms even when IBD is considered stableHow we often underestimate the power of the brain & trauma in gut symptomsHow trauma to the gut impacts our symptoms - it's not in your head - the impact is real and commonAnxiety & Depression - is it more common in IBD?Introduction to clinical hypnosis for GI disorders What clinical hypnosis is and what it is notWhat is trance vs. dissociation?Reframing Anxiety as "misguided imagination" What we mentioned: Clinical hypnosis breakdown - https://www.gipsychology.com/gi-psychology-and-the-atlantic-discuss-clinical-hypnosis-for-ibsResearch mentioned: PMID: 33721557, PMID:34684663, PMID: 33251075 Podcast edit by: Christopher Garza Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird License code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO