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Past Events

Tuesday Night IBS - Webinar

October 2022 - Professional & Public Audience

Johannah Ruddy and I discuss the intersection of digestive disorders, food restriction and fear.

Conditioned Food Sensitivity- How the GI Dietitian is Key in GI Health Management

Gut Feelings Podcast (Rome Foundation/DrossmanCare) with Dr. D and GI Jo; August 5th - Professional & Public Audience

In this episode of Gut Feelings, Dr D and Johannah talk with registered dietitian Wendy Busse and discuss a condition she calls "conditioned food sensitivity" and the negative impacts it can have on patients with IBS and other GI illnesses. We also discuss the role of the GI dietitian in the overall management of patients with DGBI and clinical considerations prior to making a diet therapy recommendation.

Busting The Myths Surrounding Food Intolerance

Allsorts Podcast with Desiree Nielsen; July 2021 - General Audience

Did you know that fear of food might actually create intolerance? Now, no one is saying intolerance symptoms are “all in your head” because they’re not…but the nervous system is definitely involved. Fear is a full body reaction and the stories we hear about certain foods can imprint that fear on to our nervous system. Wendy Busse knows that well: In dealing with clients who fell into what she calls “Conditioned Food Sensitivity,” the registered dietitian noticed people were both suffering from very real symptoms and only eating a handful of foods: one client had even eliminated all but 2 foods.

The Vicious Trap of Conditioned Food Sensitivity

Eat For Life Podcast with Samantha Gilbert; May 2021 - General Audience

Have you ever thought about how your perceptions can significantly influence your body’s reaction to food? Food should be pleasurable, but unfortunately for so many people, it’s a source of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm. In our world of influencer marketing and Dr. Google, it’s no wonder we’re more confused than ever about what and how to eat. The anxiety and confusion that happens when we view food as bad or evil, can lead to beliefs that create poor health perceptions, and even a stress response that can impact the body in more ways than we realize.

Food Sensitivity Testing

Build Up Dietitians - Facebook Live; January 2021 - Health Professionals

I hope that you can join me for a Facebook Live on Friday where we will talk about food sensitivity testing. The bottom line is that each company claims their test is the gold standard, but none of the companies have conducted research to provide evidence to support their claims. We will also talk about how testing can change your client’s perception of food and reduce their trust in their bodies. In summary, food suspicions and fears can lead to food becoming a danger signal – and the nervous system overreacting when the client eats or even thinks about that food – creating creating conditioned food sensitivity.

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Roundtable Discussions with Wendy

Ask questions and get get help with your challenging food sensitivity cases. Professionals from any discipline are invited to join.

Small Group: Maximum 10 participants per meeting.

Upcoming Dates: Fridays: September 2; October 14

The discussion starts at Noon EST and will be approximately 45 minutes.

MEET WENDY

FAST Freedom™ Director, Founder, and Registered Dietitian.

In my first year of practice, I read an article about food allergies and instantly found my life-long career focus. Initially, I was fascinated by the science, but as I worked with clients, I realized that my true calling was helping people live well and move past their restrictions.
In addition to client counseling, I have developed university and continuing education programs for registered dietitians. As an expert in food hypersensitivity, I have been invited to speak at many national conferences and sat on the medical advisory committees of non-profit organizations.