Erin Commons

Many people come to me after months — sometimes years — of GI symptoms that don’t neatly fit into a diagnosis. They’ve had tests. They’ve tried cutting foods. They’ve Googled. And they’re still dealing with bloating, diarrhea, constipation, pain, or unpredictable digestion. When there isn’t a clear label yet, the most important thing to know is this: your symptoms are real, and they’re worth taking seriously. My Role (and What It Isn’t) As a dietitian, it’s not my role to diagnose medical...

One of the first things people tell me after about 1–3 months on a GLP-1 medication is something that surprises them: they get back time in their day. They aren’t thinking constantly about what to eat, when to eat, or whether they’ll regret eating — the relentless “food noise” quiets down, and life feels easier. This isn’t magic. GLP-1 medications work by changing how appetite and digestion are regulated — slowing stomach emptying, reducing hunger signals, and helping people naturally eat...

Many people with IBS come to me feeling genuinely afraid of food. They’re not sure which foods are causing symptoms, so eating starts to feel risky. Over time, meals become stressful, limited, and unpredictable. What’s especially hard is that on really bad days, some people reach a breaking point and think: “I already feel awful — I might as well eat something I actually enjoy.” That cycle is exhausting. And it’s not a failure — it’s a very human response to feeling unwell for a long time....