Better Understanding of PBC Patients Overall Liver Health and Managing Patients Holistically

Welcome to the eighth and final episode of the GHAPP CLDF PBC Podcast Series, hosted by Andrea Gossard, ARNP. In this powerful conclusion to our educational journey on Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), we shift focus toward a holistic approach to PBC management, emphasizing lifestyle modifications, integrative medicine, symptom relief, and long-term well-being beyond standard pharmacologic therapy. Andrea is joined once again by Christina Hanson, FNP-C and GHAPP board member, for a deep dive into the comprehensive care strategies that support not just liver health, but the overall quality of life in patients with PBC. Together, they discuss how to manage extrahepatic manifestations such as fatigue, pruritus, bone disease, dyslipidemia, and fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, while also addressing common patient concerns around statin use, alcohol consumption, and over-the-counter supplements. With insights on lifestyle counseling, diet, exercise, vitamin D, sleep hygiene, and non-pharmacologic approaches like meditation and complementary therapies, this episode offers actionable takeaways for clinicians and patients alike. Whether you're treating PBC in Detroit, Denver, or anywhere across the U.S., this episode reinforces the importance of a patient-centered, multidisciplinary strategy to optimize care in this complex liver disease. Don't forget to explore the full podcast series for more expert-led discussions on PBC.