The Psychology Behind Functional GI Disorders: Interview with Dr Drossman

The brain-gut interaction has been a topic of growing interest in recent years. In this unique interview with Joyful Belly, Dr. Drossman outlines the psychological, social, and cultural factors that affect digestion.

Dr. Drossman is a gastroenterologist. What makes him so unique as a physician is his specialty in the field of psychology. He is a pioneer in educating practitioners in active listening and patient centered care for the treatment of functional GI disorders.

His academic credentials speak for themselves. Dr. Drossman is President of the Center for Education and Practice of Biopsychosocial Patient Care at UNC Chapel Hill. He runs a flourishing private practice called Drossman gastroenterology. He is also president of the Rome Foundation and former co-director of the UNC Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders.

This interview between John Immel and Dr. Drossman highlights Dr. Drossman's work in the field of functional GI disorders. In the interview he also answers questions such as "What is Functional Gastroenterology?" and "What is the role of the gut biome in the brain-gut axis?"

This interview was hosted by Joyful Belly Ayurveda as part of our ongoing outreach through the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition: 500 Hour Certification Program.

Links:
http://drossmangastroenterology.com/
http://www.joyfulbelly.com