Holiday Stress & Digestion: How to Keep Your Gut Calm During the Busiest Season of the Year with Dr. Navidi

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The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, they’re also a perfect storm of stress, irregular routines, rich meals, travel, and unpredictable digestion.

In this holiday special episode, Alyssa Simpson teams up with Dr. Ali Navidi (clinical psychologist & gut–brain specialist) to unpack why stress shows up so strongly in the gut, especially for people with IBS, chronic constipation, bloating, and functional digestive disorders.

Together, they explore the gut–brain axis, why digestive symptoms often flare during the holidays, and how stress, disrupted routines, poor sleep, and travel can make digestion feel unpredictable and overwhelming. 

About Dr. Navidi

Dr. Ali Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology, a multi-state center dedicated to treating gut-brain disorders and chronic pain. He is also a hypnosis trainer and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis. With a career spanning education, research, and clinical training, Dr. Navidi has presented at top institutions including UNC School of Medicine, INOVA, and Georgetown University.

Resources & Links:

Find Dr. Navidi & GI Psychology here:

• Book a FREE consult with GI Psychology to explore gut-brain therapies: https://www.gipsychology.com/free-consultation/ 
• Follow GI Psychology on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gipsychusa 
• Learn more about gut-directed hypnotherapy and PMR: https://www.gipsychology.com/services/#what-we-do 
• Connect with GI Psychology on 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gipsychology/posts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GIPsychology/

Find Alyssa here: 

• Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
• Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest   
• DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources to kickstart your gut healing journey.

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