Do you want to better understand the connection between your brain and your gut?


  • Do you wonder why your stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea or other digestive health issue seems to get worse when you are stressed? 

  • Are you living with a GI condition like IBD, IBS, GERD or another health issue that flares up when you are under stress?

  • Did your doctor recommend reducing your stress levels to manage your symptoms? 

  • Do you want to learn how stress impacts your digestive health? 

  • Do you need tips to reduce your stress? 

  • Are you curious about deep breathing techniques that can calm your anxiety? 

  • Are you interested in learning about GI psychology and the difference between a GI psychologist and a traditional psychologist? 

  • Would you like to know if and how a GI Psychologist can help you? 


OR are you a healthcare provider who is interested in learning about the role of a GI psychologist in GI patient care and interested in learning when it is appropriate (and how) to refer a patient to a GI psychologist? 


If you answered “YES” to one or more of the questions above, this informational webinar is for you!

The increasing body of scientific evidence related to the brain-gut intersection highlights the important role of behavioral health interventions like stress reduction in managing GI symptoms and conditions. 

GI psychologists are key to helping patients and providers understand the link between the brain and the gut, including the impact of stress on digestive health. 

In this FREE webinar led by a leading GI psychology expert, you will learn:

  • Why the brain-gut axis matters in GI conditions

  • How to calm your stomach during times of stress

  • Which digestive conditions respond well to improvements in stress management

  • When you should work with a GI psychologist

  • Individuals with various digestive conditions will learn the importance of how the brain and gut interact and how stress can impact one’s symptoms. Also included, is a valuable demonstration of a relaxation technique to calm your stomach.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Megan E. Riehl, PsyD

Dr. Megan Riehl is a GI psychologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine who specializes in psychogastroenterology and anxiety related-disorders.

She is the Clinical Director of the GI Behavioral Health Program at the University of Michigan. At Michigan Medicine, Dr. Riehl has a robust clinical practice, conducts research in the area of psychogastroenterology and offers a state of the art GI psychology training program in the form of a formal post-doctoral fellowship or brief trainings for mental health providers.

She is the Director of Behavioral Health Services and Support for Gastro Girl, INC and GI OnDemand. Dr. Riehl is the Director of Behavioral Health Services and Support for Gastro Girl, INC and GI OnDEMAND. She participates on several national committees and is dedicated to educating patients and providers about the benefits of integrative GI care.

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Alara Tiernan

Thank you for offering this free service and information. Just felt like someone was trying to help me in a condition I often feel alone around. The stuff ab...

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Thank you for offering this free service and information. Just felt like someone was trying to help me in a condition I often feel alone around. The stuff about the nervous system and regulating is a huge game changer I can tell.

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Joan Cummins

While much of the information was not necessarily new to me, Dr. Riehl did remind me that there are strategies to facilitate calming when I need it…. And the...

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While much of the information was not necessarily new to me, Dr. Riehl did remind me that there are strategies to facilitate calming when I need it…. And they are SIMPLE strategies like diaphragmatic breathing. Thank you for giving me access to giondemand.com!

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