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Butts & Guts

Butts & Guts

A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgeon and President of the Main Campus Submarket, Scott Steele, MD.
Kristin Louden, NP

Featured Episode

GLP-1 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.

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All Butts and Guts Episodes

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.

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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.

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March 10, 2026

Advances in Rectal Cancer Treatment

Dr. Michael Valente, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts and Guts to discuss advances in rectal cancer care. He explores the key differences between rectal and colon cancer, why rectal cancer requires a unique clinical approach, and the current treatment options available for rectal cancer patients. Listen to learn why early screening and detection can make all the difference in rectal cancer outcomes.

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February 24, 2026

Reducing Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Joseph Trunzo, colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts and Guts to share key strategies for reducing your risk of colorectal cancer. He discusses the importance of early screening and detection, lifestyle modifications, knowing your family history, and how to identify symptoms of colorectal cancer. Join us to learn about the latest advancements in treatment, and why rates of colorectal cancer continue to rise among young adults. 

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