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Jacqueline A. Gaulin
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Jacqueline Gaulin is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Gastro Girl, Inc. She created the concept of Gastro Girl based upon her passion for helping individuals with digestive health issues and the role the gastrointestinal tract has on overall health and wellness. She is a certified health coach and was previously the Director of Communications and Digital Engagement for the American College of Gastroenterology.
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Latest Blog Articles
A collection of helpful articles curated and written by Gastro Girl.
October 22, 2025
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
August 19, 2025
Struggling to Swallow: My EoE Journey
August 22, 2024
Merch Drop!
The Gastro Girl Team is super excited to share our very first Merch Drop! Please check out our debut collection and let us know what you think! Your purchases support our patient-centric efforts to provide evidence-based digestive health education, content, access to expertise and support for everyone. Thank you!
April 1, 2023
Tips for Providing Care to Older Adults with Digestive Issues
Digestive conditions can make caregiving seem daunting, so we’ve put together a few tips to make the situation easier for both you and your loved one!
March 30, 2021
The Who, What, Why, and How of Colorectal Cancer Screening
We are taking action all month long to help promote the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Read on to learn more about screening and find out how to get involved with helping to spread awareness!
February 22, 2021
3 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. As if being a caregiver isn’t hard enough, you now have the added challenges that come with caregiving during a pandemic. To help support you during this difficult time, we’ve put together our top tips for coping with the struggles of caregiving during the pandemic.
October 22, 2025
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
August 19, 2025
Struggling to Swallow: My EoE Journey
February 28, 2025
Article: Q&A: AI-powered app ‘digestive health companion’ empowers patients to improve gut health
Click here to read an article published by Healio about the Ask Gastro Girl App.
February 12, 2025
Article: Building a Repository of Answers to All Your Digestive Health Queries
Click here to read an article published by Medhealth Outlook about the Ask Gastro Girl App.
January 16, 2025
Gastro Girl Unveils ‘Ask Gastro Girl’: The AI-Powered App Redefining Access to Digestive Health Support
Startup life is relentless. The challenges are overwhelming, the sacrifices endless, and at times, the vision you’re fighting for can feel distant. But for me, that vision has always been about bold thinking—challenging the status quo and empowering people to take control of their digestive health.
January 3, 2025
Ask Gastro Girl App: AI-Powered Support for Gut Health
Startup life is relentless. The challenges are overwhelming, the sacrifices endless, and at times, the vision you’re fighting for can feel distant. But for me, that vision has always been about bold thinking—challenging the status quo and empowering people to take control of their digestive health.
August 19, 2025
Struggling to Swallow: My EoE Journey
May 12, 2025
Shining a Light on EoE: Stories, Support, and Hope
In honor of the first World Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Day on May 22, 2025, Gastro Girl is helping to shine a spotlight on this chronic and progressive disease all month long—with stories, support, and resources that remind us why awareness matters.
Introducing the Gastro Girl Podcast!
If you’re one of the 1 in 4 people who is living with a chronic digestive health condition , you’re not alone. Whether you’re just diagnosed, in remission, or trying to learn what is happening in your body and what you can do about it, then this podcast is for you.
December 16, 2025
Understanding Fecal Incontinence in Adults: What Patients Need to Know
Fecal incontinence (FI) affects nearly 8% of adults worldwide, yet many people suffer in silence due to embarrassment, confusion, or the belief that nothing can be done. This episode aims to change that. We’re joined by Dr. John William Blackett, gastroenterologist and lead author of the recent article “Fecal Incontinence in Adults: New Therapies,” published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Blackett shares a compassionate, patient-centered perspective on FI—covering common causes, diagnostic testing, and the full spectrum of treatment options available today, including newer therapies. If you’ve experienced unexpected leakage, urgency, staining, or difficulty controlling bowel movements—or if you support someone who has—this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical guidance. Effective treatments exist, and help is available. This episode is produced in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology Patient Care Committee.
December 16, 2025
How Fear Impacts IBS-C and Strategies to Take Control
Living with IBS-C isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, it’s also about navigating the fear, worry, and emotional toll that often come with the condition. In this powerful episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by Dr. Sarah Ballou, clinical psychologist and Director of the GI Psychology Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to explore how fear shows up along the IBS-C journey and what you can do to face it with confidence and support. In this episode, you’ll learn: – The most common fears IBS-C patients experience and how they influence daily life and treatment decisions – Why fear can sometimes hold you back from finding relief – Practical tools to help you feel more in control, confident, and hopeful – How to talk openly with your provider about the fears that affect your care Whether you’re newly diagnosed or feeling stuck after years of symptoms, this episode offers real-world guidance, emotional validation, and a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey. This episode is sponsored by Ardelyx.
November 13, 2025
SIBO and IMO: Understanding Gut Overgrowth, Methane, and Archaea
In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, host Jacqueline Gaulin welcomes back Dr. Mark Pimentel, Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) Program at Cedars-Sinai, to dive deeper into the science behind SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth). Dr. Pimentel answers listener questions and explains how these complex conditions relate to IBS-D and IBS-M, why methane and archaea matter for gut health, and how motility and the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) play a crucial role in prevention and treatment. You’ll also learn about the latest insights and therapeutic approaches that can help patients find lasting relief. Produced in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology’s Patient Care Committee, this evidence-based discussion helps you better understand the “why” behind SIBO and IMO—and what steps you can take toward better gut health.
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December 16, 2025
Understanding Fecal Incontinence in Adults: What Patients Need to Know
Fecal incontinence (FI) affects nearly 8% of adults worldwide, yet many people suffer in silence due to embarrassment, confusion, or the belief that nothing can be done. This episode aims to change that. We’re joined by Dr. John William Blackett, gastroenterologist and lead author of the recent article “Fecal Incontinence in Adults: New Therapies,” published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Blackett shares a compassionate, patient-centered perspective on FI—covering common causes, diagnostic testing, and the full spectrum of treatment options available today, including newer therapies. If you’ve experienced unexpected leakage, urgency, staining, or difficulty controlling bowel movements—or if you support someone who has—this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical guidance. Effective treatments exist, and help is available. This episode is produced in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology Patient Care Committee.
December 16, 2025
How Fear Impacts IBS-C and Strategies to Take Control
Living with IBS-C isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, it’s also about navigating the fear, worry, and emotional toll that often come with the condition. In this powerful episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by Dr. Sarah Ballou, clinical psychologist and Director of the GI Psychology Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, to explore how fear shows up along the IBS-C journey and what you can do to face it with confidence and support. In this episode, you’ll learn: – The most common fears IBS-C patients experience and how they influence daily life and treatment decisions – Why fear can sometimes hold you back from finding relief – Practical tools to help you feel more in control, confident, and hopeful – How to talk openly with your provider about the fears that affect your care Whether you’re newly diagnosed or feeling stuck after years of symptoms, this episode offers real-world guidance, emotional validation, and a reminder that you’re not alone on this journey. This episode is sponsored by Ardelyx.
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