Dr. Robynne Chutkan

03/25/2026

Have loved every second of the last 21 years - what a privilege to be your momma! Love you big as the universe Syd.

03/25/2026

Discipline, which can sometimes take the form of denying ourselves something we want because it’s not good for us - is a profound form of self care. But it requires practice. How do we develop agency over our behavior, habits and health? By doing hard things that are good for us.

03/23/2026

My monthly newsletter provides info and advice to help you achieve gut bliss. Straightforward, science-based, no selling. Link in bio to subscribe.

03/23/2026

My monthly newsletter provides info and advice to help you achieve gut bliss. Simple, straightforward, science-based. No selling. Ever. Link in bio to subscribe.

03/16/2026

03/04/2026

Not all gut symptoms come from food. Anatomical factors can matter more than what’s on your plate. Sometimes your pipes are blocked from within; sometimes something external is pressing on them….. This month‘s blog is all about making sure your of digestion are flowing smoothly through your G.I. tract

03/04/2026

This classic Jamaican soup uses red kidney beans (which we call “red peas”) plus additional high fiber root vegetables. It’s a little labor intensive but freezes well and is a healthy entire meal in a bowl. While traditionally made with pork, this is a meatless version that’s absolutely delicious, courtesy of Charla at ThatGirlCooksHealthy.com. I was lucky to be eating it in JA a couple weeks ago!

02/02/2026

More and more scientific studies are highlighting the critical role of the gut microbiome in cancer risk and recovery. Small consistent shifts like a daily tablespoon of sauerkraut or extra helping of veggies at each meal can make a big difference.

12/10/2025

UPFs now make up more than 50% of the American diet, and their link to colon cancer - especially in people under 50 - is becoming increasingly clear. Kudos to my colleague Dr John Marshall for helping to spread the word about the importance of diet and the gut microbiome. Replacing just 10% of UPFs with unprocessed plant fiber - an apple instead of a bag of chips, a handful of nuts instead of a protein bar - can make a huge difference

11/14/2025

A ghost p**p is the ultimate stool nirvana - read more for how to get yours! Link in bio to full article **p

10/22/2025

I’ve taken a couple months off between the first season of the Gutbliss Podcast to reopen my GI practice, and build out a new studio in my office for our transition to video. I have so much to talk about with you in season 2, and I’m so grateful to my amazing patients for trusting me with their digestive health ❤️

10/20/2025

Love my new commute: walk, run, or scooter the 3 miles from home to my office. I’m a little steadier on my own wheels than on these, but getting the hang of it 😬😘😎. Plus, the OAF (open air factor) is defined as: “the germicidal constituent in outdoor air that reduces the survival and infectivity of pathogens” so get outside if you’re trying to not get sick!