Justine Dowd and I chat about Her experience with celiac disease and fertility How her experience shaped her approach to a wholistic approach to care - focusing not just on disease treatment but the role mindset plays How to connect the mind & body through mindfulness How 'making friends' with your digestive health problem can change the outlook of your disease and help aide in getting better Self-compassion to help with management of digestive struggles Her published research in this area looks at how self-compassion directly (and indirectly) predicts better quality of life and adherence to the gluten free diet among adults with celiac disease Gut-brain connection - the science of how the vagus nerve influences digestion, and how self-compassion & mindfulness can help How exercise influences our digestive disorders - Justine's research in this area (published, in press/under review) – MOVE-C was a 12 week HIIT exercise training program that found improved resting heart rate, changes in the gut microbiota, quality of life, gut symptoms, and self-compassion Practical nutrition tips to manage digestive disorders & how self compassion plays a role (especially during COVID) Sleep & digestive disorders Her books: You’ve Got This Mama, Too & You’ve Got This, Healthy Mama Justine is running a FREE coping with COVID 4 week workshop launching May 11th, 2020 for those with digestive disorders. To join, email Justine at guthealthyyc@gmail.com