Ep. 39: Gastroparesis Coaches Roundtable

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Ep. 39: Gastroparesis Coaches Roundtable

Crystal, Samantha, and Stef sit down to compare notes on what they're seeing as gastroparesis coaches, including misunderstandings, "un-diagnoses," and the growing trend toward invasive interventions.

Crystal Saltrelli and Thriving With Gastroparesis

Jun 11, 2026

In true Gemini fashion, I have to share that today is my birthday… and I’m thrilled to be kicking it off with a new (and important!) episode of The Living Well Pod. 🥳

We’re doing something a little different with this episode, inviting you to be a fly on the wall as I sit down with Samantha Cook and Stef Maira to talk about what we’re seeing as coaches, educators, and advocates working in the gastroparesis space in 2026.

In this candid conversation, we cover things like:

Why it’s so important to understand that gastroparesis is not one entity — and what that means for sharing and gathering information
How misdiagnoses are confusing patients with and without gastroparesis (and the struggles of being “un-diagnosed” with the condition)
The trend toward more invasive treatments like feeding tubes and surgeries — often rather quickly after diagnosis
How the natural cycles of gastroparesis can create confusion and self-doubt

These aren’t topics that come up often in the GP community, and that’s exactly why this conversation felt so necessary. We hope it’s a reminder that while dealing with gastroparesis can feel like an emergency, the best approach is often to slow down, breathe, and give yourself time to figure out what works for you.

If you’d prefer to watch this episode, you can find the video here.

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