I know how all‑consuming gastroparesis can feel. For many years after I was diagnosed in 2004, my world revolved around trying to manage my symptoms and find a way to fix my stomach. It was overwhelming, isolating, and despite all the effort, I was feeling more frustrated and increasingly unwell.

Over time, I learned that living well with gastroparesis does not come from perfecting a symptom‑management plan or endlessly searching for a cure. What most of us actually want from treatment is a life where symptoms do not dominate every thought, where we have enough energy and freedom to do the things we enjoy with the people we care about.

For the past 15 years, I’ve worked as a coach and educator supporting people with gastroparesis in moving toward that kind of life. Now I’ve created an on-demand, self-paced program, in the same style as my coaching, to help you do the same.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all rulebook or an overwhelming list of things you have to do or try. It’s more like a series of conversations with a very well-informed friend who’s been where you are and wants to help you make thoughtful choices that allow you to feel better and get back to your life.

You’re not alone.

Let’s figure this out.

When I created this resource, I imagined what I’d say if a good friend called and said, “I’ve been diagnosed with gastroparesis. I’m overwhelmed, afraid, and I have no idea what to do.”

Throughout the four main videos, I’ll share the same kinds of do’s, don’ts, and decision-making guidance I’d offer a friend or coaching client, along with the context for why they matter and how to adapt them to your own situation.

We’ll talk about…

  • what’s actually going on with your stomach, what it means to “have gastroparesis,” and the keys to effective symptom management.

  • how to eat to reduce symptoms while prioritizing nutrition and well-being, plus why dietary modification “works” and what to do when it doesn’t.

  • the habits, activities, and behaviors that might be making symptoms worse, and other habits, activities, and behaviors that can help alleviate them.

  • how our beliefs, expectations, and anxieties around gastroparesis, food, and symptoms impact our experience of the condition, and what to do when things feel uncertain, stuck, or hopeless.

I want you to get everything you personally need out of this conversation, so from there, it’s a bit of choose-your-own adventure. There are shorter chats, covering topics like pregnancy, constipation, reflux, weight struggles, socializing, travel, and more.

I’ve also created a Self-Advocacy Workbook, so I can walk you through practical considerations like building the right care team, exploring treatment options, creating a support network, and tracking what actually helps you over time.

So, pull up a chair. We have a lot to discuss, but you’ll come away feeling more confident, less worried, and with a clearer sense of how you can feel better and regain a sense of normalcy.

$87.00
One time
$44.00
For 2 months
✓ Four core videos (30-50 minutes each)
✓ Twelve bonus videos (5-15 minutes each)
✓ Full transcripts, written summaries, & printable worksheets
✓ Exclusive 20-page Self Advocacy Workbook (PDF)
✓ Eating for Gastroparesis (eBOOK)

This program is designed to support your medical care, not replace it. Always work with your healthcare team when making treatment or nutrition decisions.

  • "This is the resource I wish I'd had when I was first diagnosed and am so grateful to have now. It's full of useful advice from someone who really knows and takes time to explain what doctors don't. The bonus videos cover questions we've all had in a really honest way and give you hope to replace your fear. The main content is informative and full of useful explanations and practical tips. In three years of my condition I've yet to come across anyone who does this better."

    Ashley, United Kingdom

  • "After about 15 years of struggling with gastroparesis and going to both GI, diet, and primary doctors to no avail, I finally found someone who understood what I was experiencing both physically and psychologically. I not only appreciated the food guidelines as to quantity and specificity of what foods were most tolerated, but also the emotional support for what to do when I have a 'flare-up' or bad day. "

    Marilyn, Pennsylvania

  • "Whether newly diagnosed or diagnosed a long time ago, this is an extremely important resource for anyone with gastroparesis. This complicated condition is broken down and presented in a way that makes you realize that even though it may feel like a devastating diagnosis, there is hope, it is manageable, and you will thrive once again."

    Kim, Pennsylvania

  • "I loved this program!!!! I acquired gastroparesis from a brain injury with vagus nerve damage. Your program gives solid and insightful suggestions and guidance, that not only can I utilize for the gastroparesis but also the brain injury. I am excited again about food and living my life in joy! Thank you so much for the reminders!! I will definitely be re-watching your program whenever I need to remember the tools I have to help myself. I appreciate you!!!"

    Crystal L, Michigan

  • "This program is a one stop shop for someone starting out with gastroparesis, and even helpful for someone who's dealt with it for many years. As a caregiver, I was able to pull a lot of useful info out of this to help care for my children. I plan to use this to help teach them about GP and how to manage it themselves as they start becoming more responsible for their care. Thank you for creating such a well put together resource for everyone!!!"

    Somer, California

  • "Crystal deserves her own spot on everyone’s Dream Team list because she not only provides insight and tools, she is someone we can relate to. More often than not, our doctors, nutritionists, and therapists have never actually been diagnosed with a motility disorder, so no matter how much they try to help us, they often can only provide that outside perspective. Crystal is that bridge because she has lived the experiences she’s trying to help others with."

    Erin, Minnesota

What can you expect?

Here’s a preview of the welcome video. In it, I share:

  • My own story with gastroparesis

  • Why I created this resource

  • How I think about symptom management and living well

  • What you can expect as you move forward

If this video resonates with you, the rest of the program continues in the same tone and approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This program is for people living with gastroparesis who want clear, steady guidance for managing symptoms and day-to-day life with the condition — without fear-based messaging or one-size-fits-all rules.

    It’s a good fit if you:

    • Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or confused by your diagnosis

    • Want practical, adaptable dietary and lifestyle guidance

    • Are struggling with the mental and emotional toll of ongoing symptoms

    • Want to better understand what’s happening in your body so symptoms feel less frightening and unpredictable

    People tend to benefit most when they’re looking for:

    • A calmer, more sustainable way to live with gastroparesis

    • Insight into why symptoms happen, not just what to do

    • Support navigating real-life situations like flares, social events, travel, or changes in weight and appetite

    This program is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with gastroparesis for years, and to help you reduce fear and regain a sense of normalcy, even if symptoms don’t disappear overnight.

  • By working through this program, most people can expect to:

    • Better understand gastroparesis and what drives symptoms

    • Feel more confident making dietary and lifestyle decisions that support symptom management and quality of life

    • Have practical tools for navigating flares, symptom changes, and day-to-day life with gastroparesis

    • Reduce anxiety around food, symptoms, and the future

    • Feel less alone and less “broken” by their diagnosis

    • Develop a more balanced relationship with their body and health

  • This is a self-paced, video-based program. It isn’t a classroom-style course with assignments, assessments, or required activities.

    You can move through the content at your own pace and return to specific lessons whenever it’s helpful.

    Each video lesson includes a written summary of key points, a full written transcript if it’s easier for to read than listen, and an optional reflection worksheet to help you apply what you’ve learned to your own life.

  • The core videos form the foundation of the program and are designed to be watched in order. Together, they provide a clear understanding of gastroparesis, practical guidance for symptom management, and support for navigating the emotional and psychological impact of living with a chronic digestive condition.

    Rather than offering blanket solutions, the core videos focus on understanding, flexibility, and long-term sustainability, helping you better navigate your symptoms and experience over time.

    1. Understanding Gastroparesis: This video focuses on building a clear, grounded understanding of gastroparesis and what a diagnosis actually means.

      Purpose: To replace uncertainty, confusion, and anxiety with facts, clarity, and perspective.

    2. Dietary Modifications: This video walks through dietary considerations for gastroparesis in a practical, flexible way. It teaches you how to think about dietary choices as a symptom management tool, so you can adapt as your needs, priorities, and tolerances change over time.

      Purpose: To support nourishment and symptom management without fear, restriction, or perfectionism.

    3. Lifestyle & Mental Health: This video focuses on how daily choices and habits, as well as our mental health, impact both our symptom management and quality of life.

      Purpose: To support lifestyle changes that can improve both physical comfort and overall well-being.

    4. Coping & Thriving: This video explores how to live well with gastroparesis regardless of where your symptoms are right now, how to navigate setbacks and uncertainty, and how to shift your relationship with the condition so it doesn’t dominate your identity or decision-making.

      Purpose: To move beyond constant symptom monitoring and toward a broader, more fulfilling way of living.

  • The bonus videos are designed to address common questions, challenges, and transitions that don’t always fit neatly into the core modules, but often come up in real life. These shorter videos allow you to dive into specific situations with clarity and reassurance, and can be watched as needed rather than in a fixed order.

    Topics include

    • What to do when you’re newly diagnosed

    • Is this food gastroparesis-friendly?

    • Should I take vitamins?

    • What if I’m losing weight?

    • What if I’m gaining weight?

    • Managing constipation

    • Managing reflux

    • How do you travel when you have gastroparesis?

    • How do you socialize while managing gastroparesis?

    • What if others don’t understand?

    • Pregnancy and gastroparesis

    • What to do when things feel hard and scary

  • You will have unlimited access for the lifetime of the product. This is a resource that is designed to be revisited over time, as your needs, priorities, and circumstances shift.

  • It’s important to me that this program is as accessible as possible to those who need it. If the cost is a barrier for you right now, please reach out through the Contact page.