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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 11 MIN

Your Gut Remembers What You Forgot: How Childhood Stress Programs Lifelong Digestive Problems

from The Psychology of People

A landmark study analyzing nearly 12,000 children in the NIH-funded ABCD study reveals that early childhood stress literally rewires the gut-brain connection. Different types of adversity create distinct digestive patterns—pain versus motility—suggesting that the digestive problems millions experience as adults may be traceable to specific childhood experiences, and more importantly, may require personalized rather than one-size-fits-all treatments. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

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A landmark study analyzing nearly 12,000 children in the NIH-funded ABCD study reveals that early childhood stress literally rewires the gut-brain connection. Different types of adversity create distinct digestive patterns—pain versus...

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