If you’re living with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), you’ve probably noticed that stress tends to make your symptoms worse. Maybe your stomach clenches up before a big meeting, or a flare-up strikes when you’re about to meet your partner’s parents. This isn’t all in your head — it’s actually a very real thing, and it has to do with how your brain and gut talk to each other. Let’s break it down.

What questions to ask a potential therapist to see if they are actually ADHD/Autism affirming?

As an AuDHD therapist, I’ve been on both sides of things when it comes to therapy. I’m a big believer that we as therapists need to continue doing our own work, so always promote therapists going to a therapist (but that can be a topic for another day).