Show Notes
Menopause often brings along unexpected gut issues like bloating, constipation, and IBS, turning everyday comfort into a challenge. In today’s episode, we're diving into the powerful gut-brain connection and exploring how to restore your digestive health during this time.
Our guest, Dr. Tiffany Duffing, co-founder of GI Psychology, will break down how hormonal shifts, stress, and inflammation can disrupt your microbiome. She’ll share holistic strategies to soothe your symptoms, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical hypnosis, and simple lifestyle changes.
Discover how to calm your gut, reduce bloating, and reclaim your digestive wellness—so you can enjoy your favorite foods and feel your best during menopause!
Timestamps:
(00:03:11) Gut-brain connection explained
(00:06:10) Menopause impacts gut
(00:07:09) Stress, inflammation effects
(00:16:50) Therapy for hypersensitivity
(00:20:00) Benefits of clinical hypnosis
(00:25:48) Managing thoughts, emotions
About The Guest
Tiffany Duffing, PhD., is a licensed clinical psychologist, U.S. Army Veteran, and the co-founder of GI Psychology, a practice specializing in treating children, adolescents, and adults with various GI disorders. With a passion for serving her community, Dr. Duffing specializes in the integrative framework that pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Clinical Hypnosis. She has successfully achieved therapeutic goals with children aged nine and above, adolescents, adults, and couples. Her areas of focus include gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety.
For Tiffany, empowering patients to create comfort is her biggest priority. Starting from the first intake session, Dr. Duffing focuses on listening actively and relaying what they have said to them to ensure complete understanding. In her career, Dr. Duffing has embraced the health psychology model, emphasizing the collaboration between psychologists, physicians, dietitians, and nurses to address the whole person.
Dr. Duffing maintains active involvement in the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH). She is also a volunteer Board member of the Association of Northern Virginia Clinical Psychologists (NVCP). In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Duffing serves as president of GI Psychology and ensures the practice's commitment to providing comprehensive mental health services for patients with complicated gastro-psychological conditions.
Learn more about her work in the following channels:
- http://gipsychology.com
- https://www.facebook.com/GIPsychology
- https://www.instagram.com/gipsychusa/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/gipsychology/posts/?feedView=all
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyduffing/
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