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Feeling dismissed by a doctor when you’re struggling with IBS symptoms can leave you with more questions than answers. How do you communicate what you’re experiencing, advocate for yourself and get the support you actually need?

Dr. Johannah Ruddy knows this experience personally. After developing severe digestive symptoms following an E. coli infection, she spent 10 years navigating normal test results, medical dismissal and increasingly restrictive eating before finally receiving a diagnosis of post-infectious IBS.

Johannah is now a researcher, educator, author and patient advocate whose work focuses on IBS, disorders of gut-brain interaction, stigma, patient communication and the way patients experience the healthcare system.

In this conversation, Jessie and Johannah discuss what it means to advocate for yourself as an IBS patient and how to make the most of limited time with your healthcare provider. Johannah explains why it can help to prepare a one-page summary before your appointment, communicate how symptoms affect your everyday life and establish clear priorities for what you want from the visit.

They also explore IBS stigma, gender-based medical dismissal, shared decision-making and why managing IBS may involve support from more than one type of healthcare professional.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why a normal test result isn’t always good news when you still feel sick
• What to include in a one-page summary for your doctor appointment
• How to ask for a clear IBS diagnosis and a treatment plan you decide on together
• Who belongs on an IBS care team, and when to get a second opinion
• How stigma and gender-based dismissal affect IBS care

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard, uncertain about your IBS diagnosis or unsure what to ask next, this episode offers practical ways to communicate your experience and become a more active participant in your care.

Listen to the full episode to hear Johannah’s story in her own words, including what she told a new doctor to find a true partner in her care.

Resources mentioned

• Gut Feelings book series: https://a.co/d/0b4q6B1b
• Gut Matters: Discoveries and Innovations podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gut-matters-discoveries-innovations/id1774801857
• Connect with Johannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannahruddy/

Disclosure: Johannah is Senior Director of Patient Advocacy at Ardelyx, Inc. This episode is not sponsored, and no specific products are discussed.

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“Your tests are normal.” But you still have pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. So what does that actually mean?

In Episode 35 of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Talley, a leading neurogastroenterologist and researcher in disorders of gut-brain interaction, to explain what IBS actually is, why routine tests can be normal, and what evidence-based treatment looks like.

One of his most important points: IBS is probably several diseases, not one.

For some people, gut dysfunction may come first and later affect mood, anxiety, or other symptoms. For others, stress or changes involving the brain may come first and influence gut function. The symptoms may look similar, but the pathway behind them may be different.

We also talk about the gut microbiome, including why Dr. Talley does not currently recommend commercial microbiome testing to guide IBS treatment, and where dietary approaches like fiber, Low FODMAP, and Mediterranean-style eating fit into care.

Then we move into emerging research on IBS, constipation, and Parkinson’s disease. Importantly, having IBS does not mean you will develop Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Talley explains what researchers are studying and why the gut may offer clues about disease mechanisms.

Finally, we discuss an area that deserves much more attention: food avoidance driven by gut symptoms. Some people with IBS begin eating less and less because food triggers pain or discomfort. Dr. Talley explains how clinicians can distinguish gut-driven restriction from a primary eating disorder, and why prescribing another restrictive diet to someone who is already severely limiting food can make things worse.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why IBS is a real condition even when routine tests are normal
• Why IBS may represent several different disease processes
• How clinicians make a positive IBS diagnosis
• What we currently know about the gut microbiome
• Why commercial microbiome testing is not yet ready to guide IBS treatment
• Where Low FODMAP, fiber, and other dietary approaches fit
• Emerging research linking the gut, constipation, and Parkinson’s disease
• Why IBS may involve the small intestine, not just the colon
• How gut symptoms can lead to food avoidance
• When restrictive eating becomes a red flag
• Why Low FODMAP may be inappropriate for someone already severely restricting food

Timestamps

00:00 What IBS actually is

07:57 Why GI tests can be normal in IBS

09:51 Why getting the right diagnosis matters

10:59 When multidisciplinary IBS care helps

12:12 What we know about the gut microbiome

13:36 Fecal microbiota transplant and IBS

15:18 Why Dr. Talley does not recommend commercial microbiome testing

17:05 Dietary approaches for IBS

18:20 Why Low FODMAP is not a permanent diet

21:17 Does Parkinson’s disease start in the gut?

24:45 Why the small intestine may matter in IBS

27:36 Why IBS does not mean you will develop Parkinson’s

32:05 Gut-driven altered food intake behavior

35:32 Which came first: restriction or gut symptoms?

39:06 Lactose intolerance does not always mean avoiding dairy

40:41 When Low FODMAP may be contraindicated

42:46 What Dr. Talley would change about IBS care today

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Gluten gets blamed for countless digestive symptoms, but is it really the problem? In this episode, we explore the difference between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (non-celiac wheat sensitivity), and why some people who feel better gluten-free may actually be reacting to something else.

I’m joined by Dr. Stefano Guandalini, co-founder of the University of Chicago’s Celiac Disease Center, and Associate Professor Jessica Biesiekierski, a leading researcher in non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

We cover celiac symptoms and diagnosis, the role of blood tests and biopsies. Gluten, fructans (FODMAP), the placebo and nocebo effect, and why “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” may not be the most accurate term. We also discuss why people often eliminate gluten and other foods without ever identifying what’s actually causing their symptoms.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why celiac disease is so often missed, even by doctors
• How celiac disease is diagnosed through blood testing and biopsy
• What the research really shows about gluten versus fructans (FODMAP) and other triggers
• The role of the gut-brain connection in non-celiac gluten sensitivity
• Why cutting out food before testing can make diagnosis harder

If you've ever wondered whether gluten is really the issue, or suspected it might be something else in your diet, this conversation will give you a much clearer picture.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guests

05:50 Celiac disease prevalence and why rates are rising

09:32 Why celiac disease is so difficult to diagnose

13:19 Celiac disease symptoms, gastrointestinal and beyond

16:04 How celiac disease is diagnosed: blood tests and biopsy

20:43 What to do if you're already gluten-free before getting tested

22:45 Why you shouldn't eliminate gluten before celiac testing

25:33 What is non-celiac gluten sensitivity

31:08 What the research shows about gluten-specific reactions

32:54 Why "gluten sensitivity" may be the wrong term

40:41 Why people feel better gluten-free, even without a gluten reaction

46:15 The nocebo effect and the gut-brain connection explained

52:51 A new research study recruiting IBS patients

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Do you get sweaty, dizzy, clammy feeling on the toilet?

If your scopes came back "normal" but your symptoms are very real, this episode is for you. GI psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl joins Jessie to unpack why IBS is now classified as a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), what the vasovagal response has to do with your flare-ups, and how your autonomic nervous system may be driving cramping, urgency, and that clammy "oh no" bathroom feeling.

You'll learn:

• What DGBI actually means and why the name change matters
• The science behind the gut-brain axis and vasovagal reactions
• When to consider working with a GI psychologist
• 3 evidence-based tools you can use today: diaphragmatic breathing, body scanning, and gentle movement

Dr. Riehl is Director of the GI Behavioral Health Program at the University of Michigan and co-author of Mind Your Gut. Tune in for validating science and practical relief you can start using today.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mind Your Gut book by Dr. Megan Riehl & Kate Scarlata
• Dr. Riehl's diaphragmatic breathing YouTube video
• The Gut Health Podcast

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:54 — Introduction: Why Your "Normal" Scopes Don't Mean It's All in Your Head
• 03:05 — What Is a DGBI? The Shift from "Functional" GI Disorders to Gut-Brain Interaction
• 05:56 — Common Symptoms Driven by the Gut-Brain Connection
• 06:54 — Vasovagal Reactions Explained: The Sweaty, Dizzy Bathroom Feeling
• 08:42 — Your Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
• 11:49 — When to Work with a GI Psychologist (and How It's Different from General Therapy)
• 15:21 — Tool #1: Diaphragmatic Breathing to Calm Your Gut
• 18:02 — Tool #2: Body Scanning to Release Hidden Tension
• 22:08 — Tool #3: Gentle Movement Without the All-or-Nothing Mindset
• 24:49 — Rapid Fire: Weeknight Dinners, Coffee, and Dr. Riehl's 60-Second Nervous System Reset

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Are you tired of your gut getting in the way of your workouts. Today on the IBS Nutrition Podcast, we are bridging the gap between digestive health and physical performance.

I am joined by my former mentor, Leslie Bonci, a registered sports dietitian who has worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to everyday people looking to hit their health goals. We discuss the unintended consequences of trendy elimination diets, how the physical jostling of your gut impacts your digestion, and the clinical reality behind the sports supplement industry.

The 3 Biggest Takeaways From This Episode:

1. The Danger of Unintended Food Elimination: The Unintended Consequences of Extreme Elimination: Discover why cutting out carbs, dairy, or staying on the low-FODMAP diet for too long ruins your performance, depletes your gut microbiome, and makes your gut "lazy" over time.

2. Timing, Volume, and Form for Exercise: The Performance Trifecta (Timing, Volume, and Form): Learn why fiber-maxing before a workout is a recipe for disaster, when to actually start carb-loading for an event, and how to use sugar with a purpose to keep your stomach calm.

3. Navigating the Supplement "Danger Zone”: Supplement Savvy vs. The Health Halo: A look into the dark side of popular fitness supplements. We break down hidden high-FODMAP triggers (like sugar alcohols) and why mega-dosing concentrated herbals could be risking your liver health.

Guest Bio:

Leslie Bonci is a registered dietitian, sports dietitian, and owner of Active Eating Advice. She is a former spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the author of the American Dietetic Association Guide to Better Digestion.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Meet Your Host: Jessie’s Journey with IBS and Mission for Relief
• 00:54 - Introducing Sports Dietician and Digestive Health Expert Leslie Bonci
• 04:44 - Trend-Based Food Exclusions and Their Dangerous Side Effects
• 07:36 - The Hidden Nutritional Risks of Going Plant-Based or Vegetarian
• 10:40 - Why Cutting Carbs Makes Athletes Slower, Weaker, and Fatigued
• 13:55 - The 8-Week Limit: Why You Must Reintroduce Low-FODMAP Foods
• 18:11 - Managing the Active Gut: How Exercise Changes Your Digestion
• 19:59 - The Correct Way to Carb-Load Without Feeling Bloated
• 23:52 - Fiber Overload: Why More Is Not Always Better for Gut Comfort
• 30:58 - Supplement Pitfalls: Hidden FODMAPs and Third-Party Testing
• 34:45 - The Danger Zone: Supplements Linked to Liver and Kidney Stress

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to Episode 5: Deep Dive Into the Low-FODMAP Diet Protocol

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Are you overwhelmed by the "biotic" buzzwords? From probiotics and prebiotics to the newer post-biotics and syn-biotics, the world of gut health supplements can feel like the Wild West. For many IBS warriors, the question remains: are these products life-changing medicine or just expensive, overhyped supplements?

In this episode, host Jessie Wong, RD, is joined by global probiotic expert Dragana Skokovic-Sunji and Mayo Clinic gastroenterology fellow Dr. John Damianos. Together, they strip away the marketing jargon to reveal the actual science behind gut microbiota. You will learn why the term "probiotic" is legally unregulated in the U.S. and why taking the wrong strain could not only waste your money but potentially worsen your symptoms.

What you will learn in this episode:

• The difference between Probiotics (live bacteria) and Prebiotics (food for bacteria).
• Why U.S. regulation considers probiotics "supplements," allowing for major labeling discrepancies.
• The importance of Strain Specificity: Why one Lactobacillus isn't the same as another.
• How to access the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products to see which brands have actual human evidence.

Tune in to discover the "first, middle, and last name" of bacteria and how to use the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products to find a strain tailored specifically to your IBS symptoms.

Resources Mentioned:

• Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products: http://usprobioticguide.com/
• Alliance for Education on Probiotics: http://aeprobio.com/

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Navigating the complex world of IBS

03:59 – Defining the "Biotics": Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics

06:08 – Prebiotics 101: It’s more than just fiber

08:44 – Postbiotics: The science of bacterial metabolites

12:16 – The "Wild West": A frightening lack of regulation in the U.S.

16:02 – Labeling Loopholes: Why your probiotic might not contain what it claims

18:20 – Understanding Strains: Genus, Species, and the "Social Security Number" of bacteria

21:54 – How to use the Clinical Guide to Probiotic Products

23:58 – U.S. vs. Global Guidelines: Why recommendations for IBS vary

30:37 – Long-term Safety: Immunocompromised risks and the "black box" of chronic use

37:02 – Clinical Stories: From "giving life back" to dangerous reactions

45:46 – Emerging Research: Probiotics for Bile Acid Malabsorption

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"I think I lost 30 pounds in a month or in two months. And I went to a few different doctors and tried different herbs and supplements and nothing seemed to be helping. getting on the path of a specialist and seeing you... I felt a sense of hope and confidence return just right from the beginning.

’I am going to report back to Jessie and Brooke that I tracked the Himalayas and I had zero flare-ups, zero fear,' and that actually came to be.”

Struggling with IBS-D, diarrhea, or SIBO symptoms that won’t go away?

In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian Jessie Wong is joined by Ian, a former client who went from severe IBS-D symptoms and rapid weight loss to full gut recovery and symptom-free travel in the Himalayas for a multi-day retreat with no gut symptoms at all.

Ian shares how chronic stress triggered his gut issues, how SIBO impacted his digestion, and why supplements and probiotics actually made things worse before he found the right approach.

You’ll hear how he used a structured plan including collaborating medical treatment between providers, the low FODMAP diet, and guided food reintroduction to stabilize his symptoms, rebuild his gut health, and regain confidence in eating and traveling.

This episode is especially helpful if you are dealing with IBS diarrhea, SIBO, bloating, or feel stuck trying to “fix your gut” on your own.

In this episode, we cover:

• IBS-D symptoms and why diarrhea can become severe
• How SIBO develops and why probiotics can sometimes worsen symptoms
• When antibiotics for SIBO are necessary and effective
• How the low FODMAP diet helps calm a sensitive gut
• Why food reintroduction and portion size matter more than restriction
• The role of stress and the gut-brain connection in IBS
• How Ian rebuilt his gut health and traveled internationally without flare-ups

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

03:35 – When IBS-D and SIBO symptoms started

07:45 – Rapid weight loss and worsening diarrhea

10:25 – Why probiotics made symptoms worse

12:18 – Getting the right diagnosis (IBS-D + SIBO)

14:05 – Starting the low FODMAP diet

16:39 – Food reintroduction and portion awareness

20:03 – Treating SIBO with antibiotics

22:46 – Second flare-up and diverticulitis

25:55 – Reintroducing fiber safely

26:56 – Traveling without IBS symptoms

31:40 – How diet variety improved gut health

35:22 – Mindful eating and the gut-brain connection

If you feel like you’ve tried everything and your IBS symptoms aren’t improving, this episode will help you understand what might be missing.

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In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, IBS dietitian Jessie Wong is joined by GI and eating disorder specialist Beth Rosen to explore the complex relationship between IBS triggers, the low FODMAP diet, and disordered eating.

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of food restriction, confusion around IBS symptoms, or anxiety about what to eat, this episode will help you better understand your body and your triggers.

Beth shares her personal experience with post-infectious IBS, how she identified her own food triggers, and why IBS is not just about food. Together, Jessie and Beth break down the three main types of IBS triggers—food, stress, and sleep—and explain why symptoms can still happen even when you’re “doing everything right.”

They also dive into the nuances of the low FODMAP diet, including why it’s often misunderstood, why it’s not for everyone, and how doing it incorrectly can lead to food fear and disordered eating.

This is a must-listen if you:

• Seen multiple doctors/specialist & still feel stuck
• Feel confused about your IBS triggers
• Have tried the low FODMAP diet without success
• Are cutting out more and more foods but still have symptoms
• Struggle with food fear or disordered eating alongside IBS

Resources Mentioned:

Buy Beth’s book Gut Goals here

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction + Beth Rosen’s background

[03:09] The 3 main IBS triggers: food, stress & sleep

[05:36] Low FODMAP diet explained (and common mistakes)

[08:11] How food restriction leads to disordered eating

[09:45] IBS and eating disorders: the hidden connection

[11:27] Diet culture, intermittent fasting & fiber trends

[13:33] Red flags for disordered eating in IBS

[17:09] The ideal IBS care team

[18:51] Beth’s IBS story: post-infectious IBS & misdiagnosis

[22:31] Finding IBS triggers and long-term management

[23:37] Gluten sensitivity vs FODMAP intolerance

[26:17] What is post-infectious IBS?

[28:40] Accidental gluten exposure & symptom patterns

[31:58] Final advice: advocating for yourself with IBS

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Are you tired of straining, feeling bloated, or being told your gut issues are "all in your head"? Many IBS sufferers spend years navigating a maze of misinformation and dismissive medical advice, feeling like they have lost control over their own bodies.

In this episode, Jessie Wong sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard gastroenterologist, Washington Post columnist, and author of the new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, to rewrite the narrative on gut health. Dr. Pasricha introduces a revolutionary way to look at bowel movements, moving beyond simple fiber fixes to address the complex gut-brain interaction and the mechanics of the pelvic floor.

You will learn why your "normal" might not be healthy, how to finally make your bowel movements effortless, and why a surprising connection to the FBI sparked her career in gut-brain research.

Listen now to discover:

• 5 Common Pooping Myths Debunked: Why "normal" ranges from three times a day to once every three days, the truth about laxative dependency, and why you do not need to "detox" your colon.
• The 3 Ps of Pooping: A simple framework to improve your bowel habits by addressing Propulsion, Pliability, and the often-overlooked Pelvic Floor.
• The Gut-Brain Connection: Fascinating research on how IBS or constipation gut may be linked to neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
• Practical Relief Tools: Why you need to ditch your smartphone in the bathroom, the benefits of adjusting your toilet posture, and the easiest diet change you can make today.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to the IBS Nutrition Podcast

03:38 – The FBI Connection: How lie detectors revealed the gut-brain link

07:47 – Myth #1: Do healthy people really need to poop once a day?

09:34 – Myth #2: The truth about laxative dependency and shame

11:35 – Myth #3: Why constipation does not have a single definition

13:23 – Myth #4: Debunking "toxin" build-up and the detox industry

16:01 – Myth #5: Validating IBS—It is NOT just in your head

19:46 – The 3 P’s of Pooping: Propulsion, Pliability, and Pelvic Floor

28:46 – Three Practical Tools

Resources Mentioned:

• You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong By Dr. Trisha Pasricha
• IBS Nutrition Podcast: Episode 11 - How Pelvic Floor Therapy Supports IBS Relief with Dr. Molly Bachmann

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Living with IBS can slowly take over your life — your food choices, your confidence, and your ability to travel or socialize. For Sarah, it meant extreme food restriction, canceled trips, significant weight loss, and being told by providers that her symptoms were “just stress.”

In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, Sarah shares her honest IBS journey — from being dismissed and not getting the right medical testing, to finally being heard, rebuilding her nutrition, and reclaiming her life.

Sarah lived with debilitating abdominal pain, diarrhea up to eight to ten times per day, nausea, vomiting, food fear, and significant weight loss for nearly a year. Despite following restrictive diets, eliminating major food groups, and even undergoing gallbladder removal, her symptoms continued to worsen. In this episode, Sarah shares what finally helped her heal, why IBS recovery is not always fast, and how personalized care and advocacy changed everything.

This conversation highlights an often overlooked truth. IBS healing is not linear, and longer recovery timelines are common, especially in severe or complex cases.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ What severe and long standing IBS symptoms can look like

✔️ Why extreme food restriction and elimination diets can worsen IBS over time

✔️ How lack of proper testing can delay accurate diagnosis and treatment

✔️ The role of stress, anxiety, and the gut brain connection in IBS symptoms

✔️ Why working with an IBS trained dietitian matters

✔️ How structured food journaling and reintroduction rebuild confidence with food

✔️ What life looks like after IBS symptoms improve, including eating out and traveling

✔️ Sarah’s advice for people who feel stuck, dismissed, or afraid to eat

Timestamps:

[00:00] When Sarah’s IBS symptoms began

[03:52] Weight loss, malnutrition, and feeling dismissed by providers

[06:01] Extreme food restriction and ongoing symptoms

[08:01] Why general diet advice was not enough

[11:02] Diets tried before joining the program

[13:10] Gallbladder removal and unanswered questions

[14:12] Missing medical testing and advocating for care

[20:43] Stress, journaling, and symptom patterns

[26:45] Eating out again and rebuilding confidence

[28:10] Travel, volunteering, and life after IBS

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In this inspiring episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian Jessie Wong sits down with Lauren, a former client who struggled with both IBS and microscopic colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. After years of symptoms like diarrhea, urgency, bloating, and food anxiety, Lauren found lasting relief through the IBS Freedom Program.

You'll hear how Lauren went from trying elimination diets, food fear, and naturopathic treatments (SIBO Protocol & herbal supplements) to working with GI specialists and dietitians who finally helped her get the right diagnosis. With expert guidance, personalized food tracking, and targeted reintroductions, she’s now symptom-free — and no longer fears leaving the house.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ Lauren’s experience navigating IBS, microscopic colitis (IBD), and SIBO

✔️ Why restrictive elimination diets and herbal supplements weren’t the solution

✔️ How food tracking and journaling revealed hidden triggers

✔️ The difference between raw vs. cooked onions and garlic for IBS symptoms

✔️ How the IBS Freedom Program restored her food freedom and quality of life

✔️ Lifestyle tools that reduced anxiety, improved bowel habits, and stopped flare-ups

✔️ Lauren’s advice for people with IBS who feel stuck after years of guesswork

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro & IBS Freedom Program details

[03:03] Microscopic colitis diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis

[06:36] GI appointment frustration and lack of support

[07:35] What made the IBS Freedom Program different

[10:24] Food challenges and safe reintroduction

[13:37] Why you shouldn’t cut FODMAPs forever

[15:42] Lifestyle challenges that helped reduce IBS anxiety

[18:17] Cutting back on supplements safely

[21:16] Lauren’s advice: be patient, work with professionals

[21:46] 1-year transformation: from stuck at home to symptom-free

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In this solo episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian and gut health expert Jessie Wong dives into one of the most frustrating parts of IBS: the unpredictability. If you’re tired of guessing games, stuck in elimination diets, or noticing “safe” foods still trigger flare-ups, this episode is for you.

Jessie shares the three biggest reasons IBS feels confusing and unmanageable—and while food can be a trigger, it’s rarely the whole story. Symptoms are often tied to:

• Slow gut motility (especially in IBS-C)
• Overflow diarrhea (constipation masking as diarrhea)
• Stress and nervous system dysregulation
• Lifestyle habits like poor sleep, dehydration, or inconsistent routines

Understanding your root cause is key. One client, Kathy, thought she had IBS-D, but tracking revealed overflow diarrhea from severe constipation. Once that and her food triggers were resolved, her symptoms disappeared.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why symptoms don’t appear randomly
✔️ Mistakes that keep IBS sufferers stuck in food fear
✔️ How overflow diarrhea is often misdiagnosed as IBS-D
✔️ Why lifestyle—not food—may be the culprit
✔️ A structured 3-step plan to uncover triggers
✔️ Real client stories from chaos to clarity

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome + intro
[01:06] Why symptoms aren’t random
[02:14] Guessing = anxiety + confusion
[04:33] What actually works
[07:09] Sharon’s story: fear → freedom
[12:03] Not all symptoms are food-related
[14:16] Gut-brain axis + stress
[15:39] Lindsay’s story: lifestyle triggers
[18:10] Symptom tracking
[20:25] Kathy’s story: wrong IBS type
[22:46] Where to start (tools + resources)
[23:53] What doesn’t work
[24:52] What does work: plan + support
[27:19] The IBS Freedom Program
[28:23] Can you cure IBS?
[29:15] Mercedes' story: restriction → reintroduction
[31:08] Final takeaways + masterclass invite

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 1: IBS Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Getting Relief

Episode 7: IBS Success Story: How Mercedes Overcame Chronic Diarrhea & Misdiagnosis

Episode 13. IBS Success Story: How Lindsey Stopped Diarrhea & Took Back Her Life (Without Extreme Diets)

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Imagine getting a perfectly clean bill of health from your doctor — yet still battling painful bloating, urgency, and daily bathroom anxiety. That was Kimberly’s reality for years… until she finally uncovered her one true IBS food trigger.

In this episode, IBS dietitian Jessie Wong talks with Kimberly, a former client who spent over a decade navigating IBS-D symptoms — including severe diarrhea, mucus, inflammation, food fear, and even 2am bathroom trips — without real answers. Despite multiple colonoscopies, blood tests, and visits with GI doctors.

In this inspiring IBS success story, Kimberly shares how she went from food fear, late-night Google searches, and even paying for her own hotel room to hide her symptoms — to finally uncovering her unique IBS triggers and finding freedom with daily regularity, food freedom, and the confidence to travel, eat out, and enjoy life again.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ Kimberly’s 10+ year IBS journey, including urgency, bloating, and inflammation

✔️ Why multiple GI doctors and clean colonoscopies didn’t provide answers

✔️ How poop photos and food tracking revealed her real trigger

✔️ The role of expert dietitian support in safe reintroduction and food freedom

✔️ Kimberly’s advice for anyone stuck on the low FODMAP diet

Timestamps:

[00:00] Kimberly’s IBS symptoms and early history

[05:16] 3 GI doctors, tests, and no clear answers

[08:15] Discovering the FODMAP diet

[15:59] Life after finding her trigger

[20:13] Dining out and travelling with IBS

[22:03] Reintroducing foods and long-term success

[30:00] How IBS affected her daily life

[38:51] Advice for others with IBS-D

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Struggling with IBS symptoms, chronic diarrhea, but getting nowhere fast? In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Laura shares her incredible journey from five years of daily gut distress to total relief—in just four months—after joining the IBS Freedom Program.

Despite being a medical professional, Laura spent nearly 5 years trying to navigate IBS with diarrhea, digestive flare-ups, and endless food fear on her own. She worked with her GI, tried different diets, and kept searching for answers—until finally, with expert support, everything changed. Within 4 months, she had a SIBO diagnosis, pinpointed her IBS triggers, and broke free from the cycle of flare-ups, food anxiety, and bathroom mapping.

Now? She’s back to doing what she loves—traveling, cycling, hiking—and living life without digestive symptoms holding her back.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ Why long-term diarrhea is more than just an inconvenience

✔ How SIBO was finally diagnosed and treated after 5 years of being missed

✔ What made the low FODMAP diet feel doable and not restrictive

✔ The role of community and expert support in lasting IBS relief

✔ How she reintroduced foods with confidence—and handled known triggers

✔ The difference between guessing alone vs. guided gut health support

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome & intro to Dr. Laura’s IBS journey

[02:01] Background and symptom history

[03:26] Living with 12–15 bouts of diarrhea per day

[04:40] Getting a definitive SIBO diagnosis

[05:04] Finding the IBS Freedom Program

[07:36] Low FODMAP diet: why expert guidance matters

[10:23] What finally helped: step-by-step treatment

[17:28] What helped the most: guidance + group support

[21:14] Life now: symptom-free, travelling, confident

[25:18] Laura’s top 3 tips for IBS sufferers

[28:46] Self-paced course and accessible support options

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What does your stool say about your gut health?

In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, Jessie Wong breaks down the Bristol Stool Chart, real stool photo references, and the little-known IBS pattern known as overflow diarrhea. You'll also uncover the root cause of your symptoms and why many people are misdiagnosed with IBS-D when they’re actually constipated.

Whether you're dealing with urgency, irregularity, or just not sure what's normal, this episode will help you decode what your poop is trying to tell you—and how it could hold the key to true IBS relief.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ The 7 stool types on the Bristol Stool Chart and what they mean

✔️ What different stool colors say about your gut and digestion

✔️ What overflow diarrhea really is (and how it’s often misdiagnosed)

✔️ 3 real client stories that reveal how looking at poop changes everything

Timestamps:

[00:00] Why poop isn’t gross

[02:17] What poop is made of and why it matters

[03:25] Kinsey’s story: misdiagnosed with diarrhea, actually constipated

[04:34] How to assess your stool + visual library

[06:52] Stool types 1–7 explained

[08:48] Stool color and what it tells us

[10:50] Joe’s story: medication-induced fat malabsorption

[15:29] Overflow diarrhea explained

[17:20] Kathy’s story: years of misdiagnosis & food fear

[21:35] Why many IBS-D cases are actually constipation

[22:41] Recap & how to track your poop like a pro

[23:56] The story behind creating PoopPedia

[24:57] Final message: use your poop as a tool, not something to fear

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If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of food fear, daily urgency, and digestive uncertainty, this episode will give you hope. Jessie sits down with Mariela, a past IBS Freedom Program client who went from years of unpredictable diarrhoea and anxiety to having regular bowel movements, a calm mind, and full confidence in her food choices.

Together they unpack what it was like for Mariela to live with undiagnosed IBS for nearly a decade, why food elimination on her own didn’t work, and how working with a dietitian in a structured group program finally gave her clarity and symptom relief that lasted.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Mariela managed travel anxiety and urgent bathroom needs

✔️ Why her trigger wasn’t solved with random food elimination

✔️ What the trigger identification process actually looked like

✔️ How she reintroduced dairy, garlic, onions (and got her life back)

✔️ Why group support helped her feel understood and less alone

✔️ What life looks like now: travel, food freedom, regularity

Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro: Meet Mariela and her IBS story

[03:06] Symptoms: Urgency, diarrhoea & migraine history

[05:36] When testing failed & IBS was diagnosed

[08:03] The turning point: Travel anxiety & finding Jessie

[09:22] First appointment: feeling hope again

[12:18] Group program benefits & tracking progress

[16:22] The trigger identification process explained

[18:06] Reintroducing dairy, garlic & onions

[21:49] Learning from poop (yes, really)

[24:12] Life now: freedom, planning, and confidence

[26:36] Mariela’s message for others with IBS

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Struggling with constipation, diarrhea, or hemorrhoids—and not sure why? In this gut health deep dive, Jessie Wong is joined by colorectal surgeon and Constipation Nation author Dr. Carmen Fong to unpack the real reasons your IBS symptoms might still be flaring up, even when you're doing “everything right.”

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔️ What GLP-1 meds are really doing to your digestion

✔️ Constipation fixes that actually work (food, fibre, hydration & more)

✔️ The truth about hemorrhoids, fissures & rectal health

✔️ Why poop stigma leads to misdiagnosis and late treatment

✔️ Which gut health trends to skip (microbiome tests, detoxes, etc.)

✔️ How to know if your symptoms are food or lifestyle related

Timestamps:

[00:00] Meet Dr. Carmen Fong

[03:41] GLP-1 medications & affect on gut

[11:06] Breaking stigma on poop

[19:15] Relieve constipation without meds

[21:18] Hemorrhoids, fissures & rectal health

[33:47] Debunking myths: gut microbiome tests, food sensitivity tests

[53:04] The low FODMAP diet

[59:51] Colon cleanses, detoxes & intermittent fasting

[01:07:01] How restriction leads to food obsession

[01:12:28] Final thoughts – trust your gut, advocate for better health

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 15

Episode 6

Episode 17

http://www.carmenfong.com/

Instagram: Dr. Carmen Fong

Get Dr. Carmen Fong’s book https://carmenfong.com/best-gut-health-book

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In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Ali Navidi — a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology — to explore how the gut-brain connection drives IBS symptoms, and how targeted psychological treatment can lead to lasting relief.

We dive into what the gut-brain axis really is (without the medical jargon), when to seek support from a GI psychologist, and how tools like gut-directed CBT and clinical hypnosis can break the vicious cycle of symptom-anxiety-symptom. Whether you’ve been told “it’s all in your head” or you’re feeling stuck after trying diet changes alone, this episode will show you that IBS relief is possible with the right care team.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ What the gut-brain axis is and how it fuels IBS symptoms

✔ Why IBS isn’t “just in your head” (and how to break the shame cycle)

✔ How treatment works: CBT, hypnotherapy, and tailored assessment

✔ Dr. Navidi’s top 3 actionable tips to calm your gut and mind right now

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome & intro to Dr. Ali Navidi

[01:32] What is the gut-brain connection?

[04:18] Why IBS isn’t "just in your head"

[09:39] When to seek GI psych support

[13:01] How assessments & treatment work

[15:39] Gut-directed CBT vs. clinical hypnosis

[21:07] Dr. Navidi’s 3 actionable steps for symptom relief

[26:05] Final message to IBS sufferers

[27:36] How to access more support

Resources Mentioned:

Dr Navidi Website: http://gipsychology.com/

GI Psychology Instagram: https://instagram.com/gipsychusa

Dr Navidi Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gipsychology/posts

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In this episode, host Jessie Wong talks with Stacy, a past client who struggled with severe diarrhea, fatigue, and cramps due to IBS for over a decade. Discover how they worked together to identify Stacy IBS triggers and avoid unnecessary elimination diets, leading to complete symptom relief in just four weeks. Learn about why not everyone with IBS needs a low FODMAP diet and how proper symptom tracking and evidence-based guidance can transform your gut health journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ Stacy’s battle with IBS symptoms since teenage years

✔ Using Tums and Imodium – temporary fixes that didn’t solve the root issue

✔ How Stacy’s GI doctor and working with a dietitian fit together

✔ The trigger identification process (no low FODMAP required)

✔ Life after IBS: freedom, symptom control, and no more bathroom emergencies

✔ Stacy’s top advice: Don’t DIY restrictive diets – work with a pro

Timestamps:

[00:00] Meet Stacy and her IBS journey

[02:38] Life before IBS: symptoms since teenage years

[04:14] Stacy’s daily struggle: diarrhea, cramps, and exhaustion

[07:33] Managing symptoms: Tums, Imodium, and frustration

[12:43] Deciding to work with a dietitian for real answers

[17:52] The truth about low FODMAP diets (and why Stacy didn’t need it)

[22:49] How we pinpointed Stacy’s food triggers without going low FODMAP

[28:10] Life today: symptom-free and confident

[29:43] Stacy’s advice for anyone with IBS

Resources Mentioned:

Ep 18 With Bailey Hanna

Ep 6 With Dr Andrea Love

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Confused about probiotics and IBS? You're not alone. In this episode, Jessie Wong sits down with IBS dietitian Bailey Hanna, founder of http://IBSProbiotics.org, to break down the myths, the marketing, and the actual science behind probiotic use for IBS.

Bailey shares the truth about what probiotics can (and can't) do, how to tell if you're a good candidate, and why "gut health" isn't a reason to reach for just any supplement. Plus, you'll hear her 5-step framework for safely and effectively trialing a probiotic based on your specific IBS symptoms.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✔ What probiotics actually are (and what they aren’t)

✔ The difference between probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and synbiotics

✔ Red flags to watch for in the supplement aisle

✔ A 5-step probiotic strategy for IBS patients

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome & intro to Bailey Hanna, RD

[01:27] What is a probiotic?

[02:34] Prebiotics, synbiotics & postbiotics explained

[09:06] Quality & quantity of probiotic research in IBS

[16:00] Do you need probiotics for gut health?

[23:24] Introducing http://IBSProbiotics.org

[28:05] 5-step framework for choosing probiotics wisely

[42:08] What to look for in third-party testing

[55:00] The truth about gut microbiome testing

Resources Mentioned:

🧠 IBS Probiotic Evidence Database https://ibsprobiotics.org

🔍 Probiotic Product Finder https://probioticfinder.org

🌐 ISAPP https://isappscience.org

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