Digestive diseases are incredibly common, but talking about them? Not always so easy. When symptoms are invisible, tough to explain, or just plain embarrassing, they can affect much more than what we eat– they can change how we socialize, travel, work, and connect with other people.

On this episode Cynthia and gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel unpack why digestive conditions can be so socially isolating, and why so many patients feel like they have to suffer in silence. Then, professional pickleball player Rob Nunnery gets candid about living with perianal Crohn’s disease, the permanent colostomy that changed his life, and why he decided to share the whole experience online.

Digestive diseases are incredibly common, but talking about them? Not always so easy. When symptoms are invisible, tough to explain, or just plain embarrassing, they can affect much more than what we eat&ndash; they can change how we socialize, travel, work, and connect with other people.
On this episode Cynthia and gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel unpack why digestive conditions can be so socially isolating, and why so many patients feel like they have to suffer in silence. Then, professional pickleball player Rob Nunnery gets candid about living with perianal Crohn&rsquo;s disease, the permanent colostomy that changed his life, and why he decided to share the whole experience online.

Eating is one of the most basic things we do. But behind every meal, your body is carrying out thousands of invisible calculations. Usually, you never think about any of it. But when something goes wrong? You think about it all the time.

On Eating, Interrupted, veteran journalist and Crohn's disease patient Cynthia McFadden explores what happens when food stops feeling simple, and starts feeling personal.

From chronic conditions, to food allergies, to the latest science on the gut, brain, and immune system, this is a show about all the complicated ways our bodies respond to what we eat.

Real stories. Real science. This is Eating, Interrupted.

Eating is one of the most basic things we do. But behind every meal, your body is carrying out thousands of invisible calculations. Usually, you never think about any of it. But when something goes wrong? You think about it all the time.
On Eating, Interrupted, veteran journalist and Crohn's disease patient Cynthia McFadden explores what happens when food stops feeling simple, and starts feeling personal.
From chronic conditions, to food allergies, to the latest science on the gut, brain, and immune system, this is a show about all the complicated ways our bodies respond to what we eat.
Real stories. Real science. This is Eating, Interrupted.

Eating, Interrupted

Let’s Talk About it: The Social and Emotional Burden of Digestive Disease

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For children living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the esophagus, mealtime can mean difficulty with swallowing, restrictive diets, and the challenge of missing out on food centered activities other kids may take for granted. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, Ali shares her experience raising a child with EoE, alongside clinical insight from Dr. Joshua Wechsler on how the condition presents and is managed in children. Together, they explore how to recognize and treat EoE in young children, and why shared decision-making with a healthcare provider is essential. They also discuss a range of potential care options, from dietary approaches and medications like biologics. 

For children living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the esophagus, mealtime can mean difficulty with swallowing, restrictive diets, and the challenge of missing out on food centered activities other kids may take for granted. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, Ali shares her experience raising a child with EoE, alongside clinical insight from Dr. Joshua Wechsler on how the condition presents and is managed in children. Together, they explore how to recognize and treat EoE in young children, and why shared decision-making with a healthcare provider is essential. They also discuss a range of potential care options, from dietary approaches and medications like biologics.&nbsp;

Raising Kids with EoE

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Our digestive system doesn’t stay the same throughout our lives. From childhood and adolescence to adulthood and old age, the way our gut functions– and our relationship with food– can change as we get older. And for women, menopause can add another big layer to the digestive plot.

On this episode, host Cynthia McFadden and gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel explore how digestion changes across the lifespan. Then, menopause researcher and nutritionist Andrea Donsky explains what happens to digestion during perimenopause and menopause, and what we know about the role of food and lifestyle during this stage of life. Plus, Dr. Pimentel shares fascinating new research into what changes in the gut microbiome may tell us about the final stage of life.

Our digestive system doesn&rsquo;t stay the same throughout our lives. From childhood and adolescence to adulthood and old age, the way our gut functions&ndash; and our relationship with food&ndash; can change as we get older. And for women, menopause can add another big layer to the digestive plot.
On this episode, host Cynthia McFadden and gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel explore how digestion changes across the lifespan. Then, menopause researcher and nutritionist Andrea Donsky explains what happens to digestion during perimenopause and menopause, and what we know about the role of food and lifestyle during this stage of life. Plus, Dr. Pimentel shares fascinating new research into what changes in the gut microbiome may tell us about the final stage of life.

How Your Gut Changes With Age: Digestion, Menopause and More

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For some people with EoE, every meal comes with uncertainty. Food sticks. Swallowing hurts. Daily food routines become difficult to manage. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, we take a look into eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) through Dan’s story of living with unexplained symptoms and his long search for answers, alongside clinical insight from gastroenterologist Dr. Kumkum Patel that helps explain what’s happening in the body with EoE. Together, they trace how EoE shows up in everyday life, why it is often overlooked, and how understanding the condition and seeking appropriate treatment can help.

For some people with EoE, every meal comes with uncertainty. Food sticks. Swallowing hurts. Daily food routines become difficult to manage. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, we take a look into eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) through Dan&rsquo;s story of living with unexplained symptoms and his long search for answers, alongside clinical insight from gastroenterologist Dr. Kumkum Patel that helps explain what&rsquo;s happening in the body with EoE. Together, they trace how EoE shows up in everyday life, why it is often overlooked, and how understanding the condition and seeking appropriate treatment can help.

When Swallowing is Hard: Understanding EoE and the Road to A Treatment Plan

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Let’s Talk About it: The Social and Emotional Burden of Digestive Disease

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