It’s possible to break the stress-symptom cycle… Gut-brain therapies can help target this cycle and be an effective part of an IBS treatment plan.  Today’s episode on The Gut Show breaks down what gut-brain therapy is, how it works and the different options available.   **Correction** at 21:47, the website mentioned is romegipsych.org   In this episode, we cover: Gut brain therapies + IBS [2:20] The altered communication pathway [4:28] How the gut and the brain are responding [5:49] Hypersensitivity [6:32] What do gut brain therapies do [7:16] Look for signs of altered communication pathway [8:38] Self-sabotage cycle [10:59] What I see in my practice [13:07] The different therapy options [14:04] CBT [14:28] Gut directed hypotherapy [16:56] Online programs [19:03]   GI psychologist [19:52] This doesn’t mean it’s just in your head [22:15]   Mentioned in this episode: What if you could develop skills to manage intrusive IBS symptoms in only 10 minutes a day or less?  Mahana IBS is the first digital therapeutic that’s making proven gut directed CBT  treatment accessible to everyone who needs it.  Included in the program is an optional service called, Mahana Care which provides non-medical support, encouragement, and technical guidance to accompany patients through their CBT journey. Discover the connection between your brain, gut, and behaviors and develop new skills to reduce the impact of IBS with Mahana.. This is FDA-cleared and proven to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms!  Learn more about Mahana IBS and view their provider finder at mahana.com.  Since Mahana IBS an effective, proven, personal digital treatment that has been FDA-cleared, it is currently only available by prescription from health care professionals as part of treatment plans.Talk to your doctor or find a provider through the provider finder today!    Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/gutivateconsult    FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up   Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity   Track your symptoms & understand your body better  My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal