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Speaking Engagements/Presentations/Webinars:

The Other Big MAC: Microbiota Accessible Carbohydrates and Good Health, 2-hour webinar, Maine Nutrition Council, April 2023.

Low-FODMAP Meal Planning. 30-minute talk, Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines Virtual Conference, February 2021.

Histamines in IBS, one-hour webinar produced by ModifyHealth LLC, December 2019.

Navigating the Maze of Complex GI Cases. 90-minute talk with Dr. Carol Ireton-Jones, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE, October 2019, Philadelphia, PA.

Dietary Management of IBD. 45-minute talk plus panel discussion, part of multi-disciplinary faculty at Food: The Main Course for Digestive Health, University of Michigan, September 2019.

Dietary Therapy for IBS & IBD, 60-minute talk plus panel discussion, part of multi-disciplinary faculty at Food: The Maine Course to Digestive Health, University of Michigan Health System, September 2018.

FODMAPs and IBS: Beyond the Basics. Advanced professional education workshop. Approved for 4-6 CPEUs by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), various US locations, including Seattle WA; Miami FL; Cary and Ashville NC; Denver CO; Dallas TX; Cleveland OH, Jersey City NJ; Portland OR; Philadelphia, PA; Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego CA; New Orleans LA. And with Kate Scarlata: Atlanta, GA.

FODMAP Update: Who Can Benefit?, Maine Gastroenterology Society Update in GI Summer Conference, CME, Freeport Maine, May 2018.

The FODMAP Approach to Dietary Management of IBS, 60-minute talk at professional event hosted by Nestle Centralamerico, Panama City, Panama, March 2018.

Pediatric GI Nutrition Symposium, 75-minute talk, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, June 2017.

Role of Probiotics in Gastrointestinal Health, 60-minute talk, Maine Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Spring Meeting, Portland ME, October, 2016.

Nutrition for IBS and SIBO: Exploring the Role of Low FODMAP Diet, 3 hour presentation jointly with Kate Scarlata, RDN, LDN, hosted by SDCASPEN and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, San Diego, May 2016

FODMAPs and IBS: Beyond the Basics, 6 hour workshop hosted by the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alexandria VA, April 2016

FODMAP Basics for the Retail Dietitian (90-minute talk), Delhaize/Hannaford staff training, Scarborough ME, March 2016

The FODMAP Approach: A New Frontier in IBS and Digestive Health, 4 hour workshop hosted by the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Society for Nutrition Education, December, 2015, Abington PA.

Meeting Nutrient Needs on the low FODMAP Diet (30-minute talk) and FODMAPs Around the World Case Studies (45-minute talk), FODMAP Around the World international conference hosted by Allergie Platform, November 2015, Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Challenges of Implementing the Diet Around the World, 20-minute talk with Kate Scarlata, and Panel Discussion: Use of Low FODMAP Diet Around the World; GastroDiet 2015 Symposium hosted by Monash University, November 2015, Prato, Italy.

FODMAPs and IBS. What Gastroenterology Nurses Need to Know, 60-minute talk, Maine Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Fall Meeting, October 2015, Augusta ME.

Nutrition Therapy for IBS. Invited speaker at Dietitians of Canada National Conference, 90-minute talk, June 2015, Quebec City, Canada.

FODMAPs: Emerging Science and Implications for Practice, 90-minute talk with Dr. Jane Muir of Monash University, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics FNCE 2015, October 2015, Nashville TN.

Fiber to FODMAPs. Unraveling their Roles in Gut Health and IBS. One-hour talk with Dr. Jane Muir and Kate Scarlata, RDN, LDN. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Medical Nutrition Therapy Group, October 2015, Nashville TN.

What Every RD Needs to Know About FODMAPs. Presented with Kate Scarlata, RD, LDN, series of professional education workshops, April, 2012-present. Approved for 6 CPEUs by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Locations included Manchester NH, Laurel MD, Bridgeport CT, San Francisco, Arlington Heights IL, Portland OR, Albany NY, San Diego, Providence, Edison NJ, Philadelphia.

Food Intolerances: NCGS/FODMAPs, Maine Gastroenterology Society Update in GI Summer Conference, CME, June 2014.

Gluten-Free and FODMAPs. Presented with Marlisa Brown, series of professional education workshops, November 2013-present. CDR-approved for 6 CPEs. Locations included Plainview NY, White Plains NY and Essex VT.

Grand Rounds, New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center: Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the FODMAP Diet, presented with Julie Khlevner, MD, March, 2014

CDR-approved continuing professional education speaker at conferences of:

  • Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2023

  • Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021

  • DC Metro Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021

  • Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2018, 2021

  • New Hampshire Dietetic Association, one-hour presentation, 2012, 2021

  • Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 75-minute talk, April 2016

  • Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 90-minute talk, July 2014

  • Connecticut Consulting Dietitians in Health Care Communities, four hour workshop, 2014

  • Massachusetts Consulting Dietitians in Health Care Communities, four hour workshop, 2013

  • Rhode Island Dietetic Association, one-hour presentation, 2013

  • Connecticut Dietetic Association, one-hour presentation, 2009

  • Maine Dietetic Association, one-hour presentation, 2009, 2012

  • Vermont Dietetic Association, one-hour presentation, 2009

Dietitian Central Webinars: FODMAP and IBS Literacy for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (CDR-approved for 1 CPEs by the Commission for Dietetic Registration) and Effective Delivery of a FODMAP Elimination Diet for IBS (CDR-approved for 2 CPEs), August 2013.

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Webinar: Diet Strategies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Presented with Lori Rowell, RD, MS, Beth Doerfler, RD, MS, Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RDN,  LD, CNSC, FASPEN, Gerard Mullin, MD, MS, CNSP and Laura Matarese, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, CNSC.  Moderated by Shirley Paski, MD, FRCPC. CDR-approved for 1.5 CPEs. July 2013

State of Now #140You Conference, live in New York, NY and live streamed via internet: Writer-Reader Collaboration Ferments IBS Revolution. Presented with Lauren Pulver. Hosted by Jeff Pulver and Mallika Chopra.

International Association of Food and Culinary Professionals annual conference, San Francisco:  The Next Big Things in Nutrition, presented with Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, CDN. April 2013.

Goodbelly's Educational Webinar: Learning How to Help Patients and Clients with IBS, presented with Jeffrey D. Roberts MSEd, BSc, Founder of IBS Self Help and Support Group and Gunilla Önning Ph.D., Senior scientist at Probi AB, May 16, 2012.

Quotes and Interviews:

Low FODMAP Diet, US News and World Report, June 6 2023, Elaine Hinzey RDN and Payton Sy RN.

Foods That Heal, Prevention Magazine print edition, May 2023, Karen Ansel RDN

Beyond Bread and Beans: Getting Enough Fiber When You Have a Food Intolerance, Washington Post, Nov 4, 2019, Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD.

An Interview with Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, Digestive Nutrition Clinic, July 10, 2018.

Exclusive Interview with Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, FODMAP Everyday, November 28, 2017, Dédé Wilson.

Crohn's Disease: Helping Patients Stay Healthy with Food-Based Treatment Plans, Today's Dietitian, December 2016, Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN, CD.

Näin kollegat Yhdysvalloissa hoitavat ärtyvää suolta, Terve Vatsa, June 13, 2016, Reijo Laatikainen, dietitian and blogger, Finland.

12 Tips for Managing Constipation, A Little Bit Yummy, May 7, 2016, Alana Scott, New Zealand blogger.

Environmental Nutrition: Elimination diets root out food intolerance, ChicagoTribune.com, January 15, 2015, Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND

The Low FODMAP Diet Gave Me My Life Back, Redbookmag.com, October 3, 2014, Locke Hughes.

Natural Remedies for Digestive Disorders, Today's Dietitian, February 2014. Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD.

Functional Fibers — Research Shows They Provide Health Benefits Similar to Intact Fibers in Whole Foods Today's Dietitian, December, 2013. 15(12):32-35. Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN. Patsy is quoted regarding concerns about functional fibers for people with IBS.

The Best IBS Diet? SpryLiving.com, August 2012, Gale Maleskey.

FODMAPs: The Diet You Never Knew Could Cure Your Tummy Troubles. Blisstree.com, July 13, 2012, Carrie Murphy.

Implementing the Low-FODMAP Diet: An Expert Q and A. Clinical Nutrition Insight, Volume 28, No. 6, June 2012, page 4, Kevin Lomangino, Editor.

The Low-FODMAP Diet: A New Treatment Approach for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Clinical Nutrition Insight, Volume 28, No. 6, June 2012, pages 1-3, Kevin Lomangino, Editor. 

Finding the Right Diet for IBS: Expert Patsy Catsos, MS, RD, answers questions about eating for IBS, WebMD Feature,  May 22, 2012, Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD.

Successful Low FODMAP Living, Today's Dietitian, Vol. 14 No. 3 P. 36, March 2012, Kate Scarlata, RD, LDN.

IBS Awareness Month: Link Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Mental Health, EmpowHer, March 21, 2012, Reyanne Weaver.

Cracking Myths — Experts Bust Digestive Health’s Top Misconceptions, Today's Dietitian, Vol. 13 No. 4 P. 24, April 2011, Sharon Palmer, RD

An Irritable Bowel. Is It All in Your Head? Catching Health, August 15, 2011, Diane Atwood.

The FODMAPs Approach — Minimize Consumption of Fermentable Carbs to Manage Functional Gut Disorder Symptoms, Today’s Dietitian, Vol. 12 No. 8 P. 30, August 2010, Kate Scarlata, RD, LDN.

Soothing the Symptoms of IBS With Diet Therapy, Today’s Dietitian, Vol. 11 No. 6 P. 34, June 2009, Sharon Palmer, RDGuest Blog Posts/Byline Articles:

FODMAPs: What Are They and Who Can Benefit From a Low-FODMAP Diet Guidingstars.com, June 12, 2018.

Low FODMAP Diet, source and guest editor, article by Taylor Wolfram, Food & Nutrition Magazine, Sept-Oct 2016:17-19.

Five Low FODMAP Diet Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them), Digestive Health Matters, 2016 24(4).

FODMAP Update, Today's Dietitian, 2015; 19(9):16-19.

Tummy Troubles? Avoid These Common Digestive Health Complaints, CatchingHealth.com, January 29, 2015

Cheese Lovers Rejoice: Most Cheese is Low FODMAP, StephanieClairmont.com, September 28, 2014.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Now More Treatable with Diet than Ever Before, seen at Dietitians-Online.blogspot.com.

Cooking up a New Approach: IBS, Flavor and FODMAPs. Medical Nutrition Matters, Medical Nutrition Practice Group, a dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014;33(3):1-5 (Peer-reviewed, approved for 1 CPE).

Three Ways to Cultivate Gluten-Free Holiday Goodness, seen at gfreeconnect.com, November 14, 2012.

I Tested Negative for Celiac Disease, Now What?, seen at ApothecarybyDesign.com, June 20, 2012.      

Beat the BBQ Bellyache! Tips for the Perfect Stomach-Friendly Summer BBQ, seen at Beautifully Said..., July 4, 2012 and Idaho Senior Independent, June 26, 2012.

New Help for IBS, seen at Appetite for Health, May 30, 2012.

IBS Expert Shares Secrets on Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome, seen at Goodbelly Blog, May 5, 2012.

Are You One of the "Lucky Ones" with Both IC and IBS?, seen at Interstitial Cystitis Diet: Confident Choices, April 10, 2011.

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, FODMAPS-Free, seen at Kitchen Therapy, January 28, 2010.

On-Air Interviews:

A Digestible Chat, September 6, 2022. Interview with Kate Scarlata RD, discussing how FODMAPs and our practices have changes over the years.

Just Jenny, SiriusXM, Wednesday, April 26, 2017. 20-minute interview discussing IBS and FODMAPs.

One hour interview, March 2016, with Rhonda Feiman, Healthy Options, WERU Radio.

Examining the Low FODMAP Diet for Functional Bowel Disorders, September, 2015, with Kathy King, Reach MD.

Patsy Catsos and Lisa Rothstein Talk About IBS Kitchen Essentials, August 13, 2015, Interview with Sabrina Kahn, UK podcaster, FuelYourselfFabulous.tv.

Health Talk with Dr. Ronald Hoffman, 710WOR, New York, NY June 18, 2012. One-hour show discussing the FODMAP elimination diet in depth with host Dr. Hoffman.

The Bill Cunningham Show, 700WLW Cincinatti, OH June 12, 2012. Spoke with host Bill Cunningham about IBS and bathroom mapping.

Capital City Recap, WILS-AM Lansing, MI, June 14, 2012. Spoke with host Michael Cohen about IBS.

Taped Interviews and podcasts:

Elimination Diets Explained with Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, January 2019, Nutrition Experts Podcast Episode 37 with Mathea Ford. 27 minutes.

The IBS Elimination Diet and Cookbook with guest Patsy Catsos, September 2017 podcast with Tara Marie Live! 90-minute podcast with Tara Marie Segundo.

Patsy Catsos IBS and FODMAPs. April 2017 podcast with Maine health reporter Diane Atwood. 35 minutes.

Patsy Catsos RD Talks About IBS Symptoms and the Low-FODMAP Diet. July 2016. Episode 3 of Larah Brook's podcasts series.

How a Low FODMAP Diet Can Improve Digestion and IBS, March 2015. Enjoyed this interview with Frances Arnold, Namaste Nutritionist.

The FODMAP Elimination diet, Pulp Nature Podcast Episode 4, 2014. Spoke with Jessica Peavy about FODMAPs, IBS, and more; 23 minutes

Calm IBS with a Gluten-Free FODMAP Diet available February 10, 2014. Jennifer Fugo, creator of GlutenFreeSchool.com about help for those who still don't feel better on a gluten-free diet.

Morning Edition, WXXI-AM Rochester, NY June 15, 2012. Spoke with local host Alex Crichton about new treatment options for IBS. You don't have to just learn to live with it.