Gut-Brain Insights Presented by GI Psychology
Brain Bites is a series of short, informative videos about Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) and gut-directed therapies. This series is designed to support patients, educate providers, and promote collaborative care by explaining how psychological therapies can relieve GI symptoms.
Whether you’re managing symptoms yourself or supporting someone who is, these bite-sized videos offer science-backed insights you can trust.
Episode 1: What is a DGBI?
In this first episode, Dr. Kim Wesley introduces Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction—what they are, how common they are, and why understanding them matters in order to improve gut health.
Episode 2: The Brain-Gut Connection
Dr. Ellen Joseph explains how the brain and gut communicate—and what happens when they don’t.
Episode 3: How Can I Treat My DGBI?
Dr. Ellen Joseph shares the scientifically proven research behind how GI-CBT and gut-directed clinical hypnosis can significantly reduce DGBI symptoms—and why combining them may lead to even better outcomes.
Episode 4: What is Clinical Hypnosis?
Megan Losik, LCSW, explains how clinical hypnosis uses focused attention—similar to everyday trance states—to help shift pain perception and improve digestive symptoms.
Episode 5: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Dr. Kim Wesley introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how it helps patients change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that can worsen GI symptoms.
Episode 6: One-Minute Breathing Exercise
Dr. Kim Wesley guides a one-minute breathing exercise to show how even brief moments of calm can ease stress, support your gut, and center the mind.
