Butts & Guts

May 5, 2026

Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Effects on Digestive Health

Chronic pelvic pain affects millions of people, but its deep connection to digestive health is often overlooked. Dr. Ashley Gubbels, Director of the Center for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to explore how conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, and gut microbiome imbalances can interact with and amplify pelvic pain. Listen to learn how patients are finding relief -- and hope.

April 21, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: Separating Science from Social Media

In this episode of Butts and Guts, Kristin Louden, an Obesity Medicine nurse practitioner at Cleveland Clinic, cuts through the noise surrounding GLP-1 weight loss medications. She clears up common myths from social media, discusses the results patients can realistically expect and shares what other options are available if GLP-1 medicines aren't a good fit.

April 7, 2026

Advances in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

Dr. Alejandro Pita, director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, joins Butts and Guts to talk about advancements in living donor liver transplants. He covers new innovations in the field, the growing role of robotics, qualifications for becoming a living donor and the benefits of receiving a liver from a living donor.

March 24, 2026

The Bottom Line on Rectal Prolapse

Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Anna Spivak returns to the Butts and Guts podcast to break down everything you need to know about rectal prolapse. Dr. Spivak discusses warning signs to watch for, how it's diagnosed, when it's time to see a doctor and available treatment options. Listen to learn how you can reduce your risk of rectal prolapse.