Targeting the Brain in Gut-Brain Disorders with Laurie Keefer, PhD (The Mind Gut Conversation Podcast)

In this episode of the MGC podcast, Dr. Laurie Keefer discusses her work in brain-gut behavior therapies for GI conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and GERD. She highlights the resistance within the medical community toward nonpharmacological treatments and explores how she selects appropriate behavioral interventions for individual patients. As a key figure in the Rome Foundation and with over 250 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Keefer shares insights on the growing role of psychological therapies in managing GI disorders.