Dr. Kristin Struble

This message hits different when it starts in childhood. 💩
P**p is your body’s daily report card on gut health — it shows digestion, hydration, fiber, and microbiome balance.
Easy-to-pass, well-shaped, right-color stools? = thriving gut.
Changes? Could signal diet the need for dietary tweaks, dehydration, or conditions like celiac or IBD that early catch can help big time.
Hippocrates was onto something: “All disease begins in the gut.” Modern science backs it — microbiome impacts immunity, mood, everything. All healing begins in the gut, too!
When we talk p**p openly (no shame, just facts) with kids, explaining it as the body’s natural waste exit and encouraging them to notice patterns , we build real health literacy.
It reduces embarrassment, prevents withholding, and guides better choices around food, water, and movement.
That’s why I wrote How to Be a P**p Detective! — a fun, detective-style kids’ book with simple checkpoints like the 5 S’s: Shape, Soft, Sink, Shade, Shoot. (New edition in the works! 👀)
Starting these convos early breaks taboos, empowers kids to tune into their bodies, and sets up lifelong awareness (hello, earlier colorectal cancer detection down the road).
Talking p**p at every age isn’t awkward — it’s essential preventive medicine.

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I’m truly honored and deeply grateful to have been voted by my wonderful colleagues once again as a Top Doctor in pediatrics.
This recognition means the world to me. It’s a reminder of the trust and respect within our medical community, and it motivates me every day to keep providing the best care possible for our kids and families.
None of this happens alone; thank you to my incredible team, partners, and especially the little patients and parents who inspire me constantly. I’m humbled and excited to continue this journey together. ❤️🩺🌈

I’m truly honored and deeply grateful to have been voted by my wonderful colleagues once again as a Top Doctor in pediatrics.
This recognition means the world to me! It’s a reminder of the trust and respect within our medical community, and it motivates me every day to keep providing the best care possible for our kids and families.
None of this happens alone; thank you to my incredible team, partners, and especially the little patients and parents who inspire me constantly. I’m humbled and excited to continue this journey together. ❤️🩺🌈

🌙✨ Prioritizing restful sleep isn’t just about feeling refreshed—it’s a game-changer for gut health, insulin resistance, and PCOS management! 😴💤
New research highlights how poor sleep quality disrupts gut microbiota balance, ramps up inflammation, and worsens insulin resistance—a key driver of PCOS symptoms like irregular cycles, weight challenges, and androgen excess. Studies show women with PCOS often face higher rates of sleep disturbances (like OSA), creating a vicious cycle that fuels metabolic issues. Breaking it? Better sleep improves insulin sensitivity and supports a healthier gut microbiome for hormone balance! 🚀
Teens are hit hard too: Recent stats reveal ~77% of US high schoolers get insufficient sleep (

Best days are always the ones spent with these best kiddos ❤️ So much fun watching them grow—it truly warms my heart to be part of their beautiful family. How cute is this young lady? She literally couldn’t get any cuter 😍✨ I just adore her, her sweet sister, and their whole incredible crew. So honored and grateful to be here for moments like these 🥰
She was in for her well-check Thursday and slayed it like the little queen she is 👑💕
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Thank you to Phoenix Magazine for featuring my story in “Back from the Brink” and for the beautiful opportunity to share my near-death experience with your wonderful team.
A special shoutout to the incredibly talented writer Meredith and photographer Mirelle—both of you were an absolute joy to work with. Your kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made the process so meaningful and comfortable. I’m truly grateful for the way you captured and told my story.
Reliving that life-threatening blood clot at 18 while talking it through really hit me—how close I came, and how completely focused I was on earning that perfect grade to become a doctor. Back then, it felt like the only thing that mattered—more than life itself—but the experience itself woke me up to the bigger truth: that life is the most precious gift, and living it fully—with gratitude in every moment—is what counts most.
This near-death crisis was one of the biggest turning points in my journey. It not only confirmed without a doubt that I was meant for this profession, but it gave me the strength and resolve to fight for it, no matter what. I’ve always been deeply aware of the people God has placed in my path to help me become a doctor, and I’m so thankful to be a pediatrician at Camelback Pediatrics, caring for amazing families, being part of their journeys, and healing alongside such a wonderful team every day. Most of all, I’m grateful for my faith, my family (as a mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, etc.), my friends, and the blessing of another day to love, serve, and heal.
Thank you, Phoenix Magazine, Meredith, and Mirelle, for giving me this platform to reflect on and share that life-changing moment so powerfully. I’m beyond grateful. ❤️

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Imagine the Valley’s best coffee—roasted fresh, homemade syrups swirled in by the friendliest baristas—right next to a modern, uplifting service. Grab your latte (or iced magic), sink into comfy chairs, bring it right into worship, and let the awesome music and powerful message wash over you.
This isn’t just church; it’s a place where faith, love, and hope come alive in real, tangible ways—embodying everything I believe true religion and following Christ should be. Heart-transformed community, one perfect pour at a time.
Who’s joining me next Sunday? 🙌 (Grok assisted)

🌟 January & February recap: Embracing more real-life joy by reclaiming our time!
As a pediatrician dedicated to teens, I’m committed to being a good steward for my patients and my family. I often talk with them about how social media can quietly chip away at our soul—especially during these formative years. Platforms are intentionally designed to grab and hold our attention with endless scrolls, comparisons, and triggers.
When I came across yet another study confirming that limiting use improves mental health scores—like the PHQ-9 surveys we do at every teen well check—I decided to walk the walk. Since mid-December, I’ve capped my social media at under 30 minutes a day (often even less 😊)—with very limited posting.
The shift has been incredible: more energy, deeper focus, stronger presence for my family and patients, and my faith journey has truly evolved. Huge win!
Now, when we discuss anxiety, mood, sleep, or feeling overwhelmed after their surveys, I can share authentically: “I’ve felt that pull too—here’s what changed when I set limits.” It builds real trust and helps the message land deeper.
I love creating content to educate families and patients on gut health, wellness, and key medical topics—but the process of posting and putting content out there was surprisingly draining (even though I only scrolled a bit). Stepping back has been fantastic to say the least.
Science supports the benefits:
• Iowa State University (2023): Limiting to 30 min/day for 2 weeks reduced anxiety, depression, loneliness & FOMO in young adults—even with occasional slip-ups (effort counts!).
• 2025 JAMA Network Open: A one-week break cut anxiety ~16%, depression ~25% (including PHQ-9 improvements), and boosted sleep in young people.
• U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory: Limiting use improves youth well-being overall.
Social media has upsides, but mindful limits protect our peace and souls!
Try a gentle family month: Less posting & scrolling, more real connection. Kick it off with The Social Dilemma on Netflix—thought-provoking for open family chats about mindful tech.
(Thanks to Grok for helping refine this caption! 😊)
Your experiences or tips? Share below—I’d love to hear! ❤️

Big shoutout to my amazing friend Dr. Alisa Minkin for hosting an incredible podcast episode with Dr. Ali Navidi, a top GI psychologist and expert on the gut-brain connection! 🌟
They dive deep into why kids get chronic belly pain, nausea, and ‘mystery’ tummy issues—even when tests are normal—and share real, hopeful strategies using gut-directed hypnosis, CBT, and practical parent tips to break those brain-gut cycles. So validating and empowering for families dealing with this! 💙🧠🍃
This conversation flows beautifully and is packed with info every parent needs. Go listen and share—huge help for so many kiddos! 🎙️