Eating, Interrupted
Eating, Interrupted, hosted by veteran journalist Cynthia McFadden, explores the complex relationship between food and the human body. The show delves into what happens when eating becomes complicated due to chronic conditions, food allergies, and the latest scientific research on gut, brain, and immune system health. Through real stories and science, it examines the invisible processes behind every meal and how they can go wrong, making food feel profoundly personal.
Episodes
Let’s Talk About it: The Social and Emotional Burden of Digestive Disease
Digestive diseases are incredibly common, but talking about them? Not always so easy. When symptoms are invisible, tough to explain, or just plain embarrassing, they can affect much more than what we eat– they can change how we socialize, travel, work, and connect with other people. On this episode Cynthia and gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel unpack why digestive conditions can be so soc
When Swallowing is Hard: Understanding EoE and the Road to A Treatment Plan
For some people with EoE, every meal comes with uncertainty. Food sticks. Swallowing hurts. Daily food routines become difficult to manage. In this episode, sponsored by Regeneron and Sanofi, we take a look into eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) through Dan’s story of living with unexplained symptoms and his long search for answers, alongside clinical insight from gastroenterologist Dr. Kumkum
The Athlete's Gut: Fueling Performance Without the GI Drama
Whether you're training for your next marathon, hitting the gym, or heading out for a casual jog, exercise can put your digestive system to the test. For endurance athletes especially, GI issues like cramping, nausea, bloating, and even diarrhea are surprisingly common—and they can derail months of training in an instant. On this episode of Eating Interrupted, host Cynthia McFadden explores
Inside the Immune System: How It Works and When It Goes Wrong
Mickey Trescott thought she was just tired. Then she started losing weight, losing strength, and struggling to get through the day. After years of unanswered questions and costly doctor visits, she finally discovered the reason: her immune system was attacking her own body. On this episode of Eating, Interrupted, host Cynthia McFadden explores the fascinating world of the immune system–how i
The Gut-Brain Connection: Can Food Influence How We Feel?
What if the food on your plate could influence more than just how you feel physically, but also your mental health, mood and anxiety? For years, people have talked about the gut-brain connection as a “gut feeling” or “butterflies in your stomach.” Today, scientists are digging deeper into the biology behind that relationship, exploring how the foods we eat and the microbes
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: How to tell them apart
Over 30 million Americans live with food allergies. More than a quarter say they have intolerances. Throw in “sensitivities”? It starts to feel like everyone has some kind of dietary restriction. But what do these labels really mean? In the premiere of Eating Interrupted, host Cynthia McFadden sits down with gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Pimentel to break down the differences betwe
Welcome to Eating, Interrupted
Join veteran journalist Cynthia McFadden as she explores what happens when food stops feeling simple. From chronic illness to food allergies to the hidden connection between the gut, brain, and immune system, Eating, Interrupted unpacks the science, and the personal stories, behind the ways our bodies respond to what we eat. Listen to Eating, Interrupted every other week, starting th
