The Flush
The Flush is a podcast all about gut health, digestive issues, and what’s actually going on in the world of gastroenterology. Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, each episode breaks down trending headlines, answers real-life questions, and tackles the topics most people are too uncomfortable to talk about. From colon cancer screening and IBS to what’s blowing up on TikTok, we make digestive health easier to understand and a lot less awkward to talk about.
Episodes
From contaminated Gas-X and ultra-processed foods to marathon runners with colon polyps, new colon cancer screening options, and an unnecessary number of synonyms for vomiting, we’ve got quite the GI news dump to unpack.
In this episode of The Flush, Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver are joined by Dr. Landon Brown, a partner at Birmingham Gastroenterology and an advanced endoscopist, to break down some of the latest Hot on...
The latest digestive health headlines are everywhere, but what do they actually mean for you?
In this episode of The Flush, Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver separate fact from fiction as they discuss the recent surge in Cyclospora, the parasite behind the "explosive diarrhea" headlines, including how it's spread, symptoms to watch for, and when it's time to seek medical care.
They also break down biohacker Bryan Johnson's autoim...
In this episode of The Flush, we're continuing our conversation about one of the most common digestive conditions affecting millions of Americans: GERD, also known as acid reflux.
Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we're joined again by special guest Dr. Raj Parikh to discuss what happens when acid reflux doesn't improve with medication alone. We break down the Transoral Incisionless Fund...
In this episode of The Flush, we're talking about one of the most common digestive conditions affecting millions of Americans: GERD, also known as acid reflux.
Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we're joined by special guest Dr. Raj Parikh to discuss GERD, what causes it, and why so many people struggle with symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chronic cough, throat clearing, and chest...
In Episode 2 of The Flush, we’re diving into one of the internet’s favorite health topics right now: “leaky gut” and the explosion of gut health advice all over TikTok.
Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we break down what people actually mean when they say they have leaky gut, whether it’s a real medical diagnosis, and what symptoms should actually prompt yo...
At just 25 years old, John Michael Pierce lost his life to esophageal cancer.
In this episode, Dr. Chris Shaver and Julianna Hallman are joined by Michelle Jenkins, who shares her brother’s story and the mission behind the John Michael Pierce Foundation. Dr. Shaver also provides expert insight, answering common questions about esophageal cancer, including symptoms that are often overlooked and why early detection matters.
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In our first episode of The Flush, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations happening in healthcare right now: colon cancer is rising in younger adults.
Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we break down what’s driving the increase, the symptoms you should never ignore, and what you actually need to know about screening, including the growing conversation around...
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