The Turd Nerds

The Turd Nerds is an integrative gastroenterology podcast. Drs. Rebecca Sand, Ami Kapadia and Ilana Gurevich tackle complex digestive topics, spanning IBS, Celiac, parasites, SIBO, biofilms, the gut-brain connection and more. Tune in to hear clinical pearls, research updates and think with us through some tough cases. 

Recent Episodes
  • #65 - Nerve Reset: How Neural Therapy Heals Pain, Gut, and Emotion
    May 13, 2025 – 00:39:48
  • #64 - More Bloating - Microbiome, Histamine, Inflammation... and How to Help.
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:36:04
  • #63 - Bloating: Commonly Missed Underlying Causes
    Apr 15, 2025 – 00:30:32
  • #62 - Elemental Diet: A Powerful Tool for Complex Cases
    Apr 1, 2025 – 00:19:28
  • #61 - NSAIDs and the Gut
    Mar 18, 2025 – 00:37:39
  • #60 - Sleep Reboot & Personal Stories
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:41:40
  • #59 - Travel Constipation
    Feb 18, 2025 – 00:28:48
  • #58 - Building a Metabolism-Supporting Microbiome
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:32:46
  • #57 - Metabolism, Weight, and the Microbiome
    Jan 21, 2025 – 00:33:16
  • #56 - Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Part 2
    Jan 7, 2025 – 00:24:46
  • #55 - Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Part 1
    Dec 24, 2024 – 00:36:53
  • #54 - Unmasking the World of Parasites - Part 2
    Dec 10, 2024 – 00:32:12
  • #53 - Unmasking the World of Parasites - Part 1
    Nov 26, 2024 – 00:35:07
  • #52 - Hemorrhoids and Fissures
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:26:50
  • #51 - Stinky Uncontrollable Gas
    Oct 29, 2024 – 00:17:51
  • #50 - Diet - Part 2 - Therapeutic Diets
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:34:41
  • #49 - Diet - Part 1 - Foundations
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:32:48
  • Bile Acid Malabsorption - summer break replay
    Sep 17, 2024 – 00:25:09
  • Exocrine Pancreas Insufficency - Summer break replay
    Sep 3, 2024 – 00:31:40
  • Constipation - Summer break replay
    Aug 20, 2024 – 00:49:04
  • #48 - Diverticulitis
    Aug 6, 2024 – 00:33:05
  • #47 - H. pylori
    Jul 23, 2024 – 00:34:31
  • #46 - Halitosis
    Jul 9, 2024 – 00:26:49
  • #45: The Patient with ALL the Imbalances
    Jun 25, 2024 – 00:28:18
  • #44 - Post-Cholecystectomy Management
    Jun 11, 2024 – 00:33:46
  • #43 Microscopic Colitis
    May 28, 2024 – 00:31:14
  • #42 Liver Support
    May 14, 2024 – 00:28:41
  • #41 Elevated Liver Enzymes
    Apr 30, 2024 – 00:31:06
  • #40 Constipation Case Discussion!
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:23:10
  • #39 Antidepressants and the Gut
    Apr 2, 2024 – 00:27:59
  • #38 - GERD Natural Remedies
    Mar 19, 2024 – 00:42:30
  • #37 - Chronic Vulvovaginal Disorders
    Mar 5, 2024 – 00:36:30
  • #36 - Reflux? Gerd? Heartburn? Functional Dyspepsia? Which one is it?
    Feb 20, 2024 – 00:31:15
  • #35 - Navigating Nausea: A Diagnostic Journey
    Feb 6, 2024 – 00:29:31
  • #34 - How to do a GI Intake
    Jan 26, 2024 – 00:41:00
  • #33 - Constipation Subtypes - Part 2
    Jan 23, 2024 – 00:30:03
  • #32 - Constipation Subtypes - Part 1
    Jan 15, 2024 – 00:34:05
  • #31 - Prokinetics and Herbal Options- Part 3
    Jan 13, 2024 – 00:28:44
  • #30 - Prokinetics and the Gut - Part 2
    Jan 12, 2024 – 00:30:34
  • #29 - Prokinetics and the Brain - Part 1
    Jan 11, 2024 – 00:35:04
  • #28 - Preventing Travelers Diarrhea
    Jan 10, 2024 – 00:31:03
  • #27 - Secretory IgA
    Oct 31, 2023 – 00:33:53
  • #26 - Food Poisoning
    Oct 17, 2023 – 00:29:07
  • #25 - Fatigue - Part 2
    Sep 19, 2023 – 00:31:12
  • #24 - Fatigue - Part 1
    Sep 5, 2023 – 00:22:11
  • #23 - Enzymes - Part 2 - Plant Based
    Aug 22, 2023 – 00:28:55
  • #22 - Enzymes - Part 1 - Animal Based
    Aug 8, 2023 – 00:29:11
  • #21 - Endometriosis - Part 2
    Jul 25, 2023 – 00:40:40
  • #20 - Endometriosis - Part 1
    Jul 11, 2023 – 00:30:04
  • #19 - Cortisol and the Mucus Membrane
    Jun 27, 2023 – 00:29:04
Recent Reviews
  • pattyk19
    Good but…
    You guys have lots of knowledge and I love learning and I want to listen, but you trample each other with your words and it makes it hard to follow and understand . Please respect each other’s turn, speak slower and give each other the space to finish before going on to the next thing. I want to listen and learn but it becomes a squabble of words and I want turn it off.
  • Akaio
    Chill Pill, Please
    The hosts are very knowledgeable and I really want to like this podcast. But the they need to slow down. And stop talking over each other as it makes it hard to follow.
  • EM.11:11
    Great
    Great show, coming from the perspective of someone not in the medical field the hosts make everything understandable and interesting. Great information
  • lamaybe
    The best natural medicine podcast on Earth
    I like all kinds of medical podcasts, but this one is definitely my favorite. The information is great, the cases are great, but actually my favorite is just the energy of these three insanely smart and transparent clinicians.
  • Katielivefit
    We need this podcast!!
    Thank you for giving us this education!
  • kevintudball
    Great show!
    These episodes are short, digestible (pun-intended), and informative. I’ve dealt with digestive issues for my entire life and have learned new things in every episode.
  • Rawick_123
    Helpful and fun
    Really great tips to use in clinical practice. I appreciate learning for their years of experience!
  • Jozie Z
    Life changing!
    I have been struggling with GI issues and have been relentlessly trying to educate myself, which is not easy while maintaining full time work with chronic fatigue, etc. My practitioners are not very informed about current functional testing and treatment options so I have to learn as much as I can to advocate for the care I need. This podcast has been life changing in providing key clinical information in an accessible form (provided you have some health literacy). It would be amazing to hear about MOLD/mycotoxin exposure and how that impacts m GI issues and is factored into testing and treatment decisions. Many of us are sick from mold and there is a huge knowledge gap of the intersection between mold and GI issues. Also, the excitement between the hosts is clear but the episodes where there are less interruptions and small distracting side comments (non-clinically relevant comments) are much easier to understand, especially for those of us with chronic fatigue. THANK YOU!!!
  • Tsnorm
    So great!!!
    These women are the bomb! So smart, so informative… I am so grateful that they are doing this podcast for people like me… an IBS sufferer… you Rock ladies… thanks for helping me become a better health advocate for myself …and MOSTLY for giving us all your time and expertise… you are warriors…this has literally saved my life❤️
  • L.T.A00
    I Listen To Every Episode
    Love this podcast. Please do one on post-cholecystectomy syndrome and clinical pearls for caring for patients without gallbladders!!
  • RaeNick11
    Useful and fun
    I love listening to these docs dive deeper into GI topics. I always learn something that broadens my understanding and that I can use in my practice.
  • KO, ND
    Great show- tricks you into learning while entertaining you!
    As a practicing doc, I’m always looking for ways to learn from other practicing docs. This podcast always gives me great clinical pearls while also giving tips on how to communicate so patients will understand. Love the way these eps broaden my perspective while helping me nerd out on all things GI
  • Yogini love
    Incredible growth and support
    I am an ND practicing in a rural isolated area in northern Michigan/Wisconsin. This podcast has been incredible for my understanding of functional GI disorders. I have had direct patient outcome success due to the info I have learned here. These docs have brought me up to date on many areas. This podcast has also been very comforting and supportive emotionally as an isolated doc and helps me connect to our greater naturopathic community.
  • hwnudelman
    Gurevich is the best in her field
    Dr. Ilana Gurevich is of the best in her field - naturopathic/integrated gastroenterology - we’re lucky she and her cohorts are sharing all of this incredibly valuable info for patients around the world! In the US, access and cost is a huge barrier to healthcare - this podcast is completely free … if you have gut problems - listen to this podcast and/or advocate for yourself with notes you take!
  • Kris178
    Best podcast ever!
    This is literally one of my most favorite podcasts ever. Super nerdy and clinical - just how I like it!
  • 3chickadeemama
    So helpful
    Such helpful and specific info!
  • Doctor-a
    Not Experts
    These women discuss interesting topics but do not sound like or seem to be experts in the science and practice of medicine. They refer to peer reviewed studies but don't always sound like they are very familiar with or fully understand the science behind it and are very selective about what studies they discuss rather than body of evidence at large. They discuss their own medical practice which is not always evidence based and is more personal experience based. I've listened to 2 episodes and one of the women is the voice of reason and 2 sound like a peanut gallery.
  • Vel007
    Very informative
    Great information. They really helped me understand certain GI conditions and how they are treated. Thank you!
  • LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLiiiiiiiiiiii
    Love this podcast
    Love this podcast
  • K10wing
    Concise and thorough!
    It’s like a quick consult with these amazing colleagues. Helpful recaps. Thanks for your hard work!
  • Jbrookehuffman
    Really informative
    These docs know there stuff
  • Eva TL
    5 stars and more
    This is a great podcast- a front row seat to engaging discussions between three brilliant, forward-thinking doctors about clinical practice. I learn so much every episode!
  • dr larivee
    Super great information
    Love it!
  • rivka1001
    My favorite podcast
    I learn so much every episode! I totally recommend this podcast to everyone struggling with gut issues.
  • Ami _ K
    Great integrative podcast
    Nice mix of discussing standard and integrative therapies for common GI conditions. Would highly recommend!
  • Emalee Not Emily
    You don’t want to miss an episode!
    I love listening to this podcast every time they drop a new episode. It’s well balanced between doctor discussion, clinical pearls, digestible content (for both docs and patients/listeners), and fun.
  • spiritedsustenance
    Great podcast!
    Really interesting.
  • georgestory
    Awesomeness!!
    Love the these docs and their reviews of GI conditions both helpful for docs like myself and patients also!!
  • Jmandala
    Cutting edge!
    Great information from smart doctors who are always expanding their understanding (and ours) of the GI system.
  • KatjaBH
    Best GI podcast ever
    Great content!
  • i.Beee
    Funny and informative
    Funny and informative. Funny docs talking about things we should all know. Glad it’s here for you.
  • guardgf
    Great!
    Love this podcast as a functional med provider
  • Cynara Doc
    Expert free content!
    You can’t get higher quality content. These two docs are the top of their field, and generous with their knowledge.
  • Kathryn Kloos
    A must for functional medicine docs
    These docs are so knowledgeable and skilled! I absolutely am in love with this podcast.
  • JillsyT
    Great digestive insights
    A smart group of doctors sharing important clinical insights about all things digestive! So many gems here!
  • Dr Erika Siegel
    All doctors should tune in!
    These GI docs have so much knowledge to share and bring a ton of experience to the table. PCPs and GI docs alike can up their Gut Game with this easy-to-listen-to and super informative podcast! Dr. Erika Siegel Nourishme.com
  • Dr. Portuondo
    Amazing Podcast!
    This is hands down the best podcast out there to get all the up to date info on everything GI related for your clinical practice. Big thumbs up!
  • Jdndj djdjd
    Informative talk from experts
    This is an excellent podcast from three really stellar clinicians. They are experts in their field and the chemistry between them in discussion is fun and engaging. I highly recommend this podcast.
  • noodlebaby4eva
    Smart and hilarious
    So fun to listen to smart people talk about this. I love that this podcast exists, and that the hosts are so real about all of this. It’s also hilarious. Thank you!
  • I still don't get sig figs
    Love this podcast!
    This podcast is great for breaking down GI pathologies and gives good information on the medical side of tx/testing. I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and this really helps me to understand tx from the medical side and is a great resource for my patients as well! Thank you all so much!
  • Ilana629
    Really insightful
    Great podcast! Great information and really insightful!
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