Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations

In this episode of Gut Matters, Johannah Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin tackle some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding IBS-C treatment. They discuss why different treatments work for different people, what to expect when starting a new medication, and why side effects don't necessarily mean a treatment…

In this episode of Gut Matters, Johanna speaks with Paul Pereira, Senior Vice President of Patient Advocacy, Government Affairs, and Public Policy at Ardelyx, about how the different functions of his job intersect to shape patient care. Paul shares the personal story of how his father's journey with dialysis led him…

On this episode of the Gut Matters podcast, co-hosts Johannah Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin are joined by Dr. Tiffany Duffing, a licensed clinical psychologist and US Army veteran, and Mike Wynn, director of the Quell Foundation's First Responder Resilience Project, to explore the gut-brain connection in veterans and…

On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy sits down with Ardelyx CEO Mike Raab and Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams to explore what patient centricity truly means in practice, not as a corporate buzzword, but as a guiding principle that shapes company culture, strategy, and decision-making. Mike…

On this special episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy is joined on stage at the Ardelyx National Meeting by Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams and two patients: Erica, who lives with IBS-C and celiac disease, and Chrissy, a kidney transplant patient, for a candid conversation about the power of patient…

This episode of Gut Matters features Johanna Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin interviewing Ruthie and Jessica, the founders of Belly Bestie Club, a community-driven supper club for people with IBS, celiac disease, and other digestive health conditions. They discuss how the club creates a safe, stigma-free space where…

In this episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations, Johannah Ruddy, DHSc, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin, practicing Gastroenterologist at UCLA are joined by patient advocate Katherine, who shares her deeply personal journey living telling her story of IBS with constipation…

On this episode of Gut Matters, we welcome Dr. Laura Williams, Chief Patient Officer at Ardelyx, to discuss the importance of patient advocacy in healthcare and drug development. Dr. Williams shares her journey from clinical practice to the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting how her experiences as a physician…

On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and Dr. Andrea Shin, interview Rebecca Kaplan, an IBS-C patient who has lived with the condition for over 15 years. Rebecca shares her personal journey, the challenges she has faced, and how she manages her…

On this episode, Dr. Andrea Shin and Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd welcome Dr. Megan Riehl, a leading health psychologist, to discuss the powerful connection between the gut and the brain in IBS with constipation. They explore the emotional impact of IBS, the importance of empathy and validation in patient care, and…

In this episode of Gut Matters: Discoveries & Innovations, hosts Andrea Shin, MD and Johannah Ruddy, DHSc. MEd discuss the importance of resilience in managing IBS with constipation (IBS-C) with GI psychologist Dr. Lori Keefer. They explore practical strategies, including Dr. Keefer's GRITT method, and delve into how…

On this episode, Johanna Ruddy, DHSc. MEd, Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx and gastroenterologist Dr. Andrea Shin interview Susan Edelstein, Senior VP of Clinical Research at Ardelyx. They discuss the critical role of patient diversity in clinical trials, emphasizing the impact of demographic factors on…