Podcasts for IBS Patients

IBS Podcasts

• Candida Overgrowth: Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment with Dean Mitchell, MD
  Candida overgrowth may contribute to symptoms ranging from IBS and recurrent vaginitis to brain fog and chronic fatigue. Dean Mitchell, MD, author of "Conquering Candida", discusses how antibiotics, PPIs, stress and microbiome disruption can promote Candida overgrowth, as well as his approach to treatment using diet, antifungals, vitamin therapy and sublingual Candida immunotherapy. He also […]
• Gut Health Strategies For First Responders (with guest Police Chief Michael Assad Jr.)
  What happens when the stress of being a first responder doesn’t just stay in your head but starts showing up in your gut? Today, we’re joined by Police Chief Michael Assad Jr. of the Rochester, Massachusetts Police Department for an honest conversation about the often-overlooked connection between first responder stress, gut health, IBS, and nutrition. […]
• Ep 166 - Orthorexia in gut health conditions - managing your 'clean' diet
  Psychological and social factors that contribute to disordered eating, especially in relation to IBS and health misinformation. I cover how this can build up, including personality traits, social media influence, and practical strategies for managing food-related anxiety. Why diet layering is more difficult in IBS Risk factors for orthorexia and disordered eating in IBS Links […]
• First Responders & Chronic Stress
  On this episode of the Gut Matters podcast, co-hosts Johannah Ruddy and Dr. Andrea Shin are joined by Dr. Tiffany Duffing, a licensed clinical psychologist and US Army veteran, and Mike Wynn, director of the Quell Foundation's First Responder Resilience Project, to explore the gut-brain connection in veterans and first responders. The conversation covers how […]
• Ep 165 - Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS | Easy Meal Planning & Food Swaps
  Low-FODMAP diet doesn't have to mean restrictive eating. In this episode, discover how to build symptom-free meals with a practical strategy, Monash-certified convenience foods, and a clear way to build a balanced diet. Building a balanced low FODMAP diet meal - protein, fats, carbs Why you don't need lactose free cheese Meal ideas for the […]
• Voice Scans, Infoceuticals and the Science of Bioenergetic Medicine with Harry Massey
  In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Harry Massey, founder of Energy4Life, about bioenergetic approaches to health, including voice scans, infoceuticals and the GEM device. They explore how resonance and informational fields may influence gut health, cellular and mitochondrial function, the research behind these technologies and their potential applications for fatigue, pain, emotional health and gut […]
• Food Sensitivity and Tools to Live Better with IBS and other Digestive Conditions
  We recognize that food plays a role in managing IBS and other digestive conditions and making informed choices could provide a better quality of life for you or your loved ones. Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN who is a clinical expert in the research and practical use of FODMAP for managing GI symptoms, invited four companies […]
• World IBS Day 2026 - Learn about the Updates on IBS Care including the Rome V Criteria
  This special World IBS Day 2026 webinar features the GI experts: Andrea Shin, MD a gastroenterologist at UCLA Health who serves on the Rome V Bowel Disorders Committee, Sarah Ballou, PhD a clinical psychologist specializing in gastropsychology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who serves as Co‑Chair of the GastroPsychology Section of the Rome Foundation […]
• The Role of Probiotics in the care of IBS and other GI Conditions
  Probiotics could help manage IBS symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal pain by balancing gut flora, strengthening the gut barrier, and improving motility, Benefits vary by strain and individual. Our GI experts: John Damianos MD a clinical fellow in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic who also serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee of […]
• Ep. 164 - Probiotics: Evidence-Based Strains for IBS and Bloating
  In this episode, I explore evidence-based probiotic strains clinically shown to ease IBS symptoms and support gut health. Discover which strains have been evidenced, how they actually work, and how to choose probiotics that fit your IBS set of symptoms. Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on […]
• Navigating Food Fear, Disordered Eating & Gut Issues Together (with guests Dr. Madison Simons and Janelle Smith, RDN, CEDS)
  If eating has become a source of fear because of digestive symptoms, you're not alone. For many people living with IBS, IBD, and other GI conditions, repeated eating-related symptom flares create powerful food–symptom associations that make avoiding certain foods feel like the safest choice. Over time, however, this understandable protective response can become restrictive, limiting […]
• The Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck with Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P
  Are low-fat diets, keto, carnivore, elimination diets, and intermittent fasting doing more harm than good—especially for women? In this episode, functional nutrition practitioner Elizabeth Aylor, FDN-P, explains why restrictive diets can backfire for hormones, thyroid function, metabolism, blood sugar and gut health. We discuss how to support digestion and expand a limited diet, the role […]
• Ep 163 - What causes IBS flare ups - working out your gut triggers
  FREE download - IBS Flare checklist Understanding your personal triggers is important, but quite a tricky task. In this episode, I break down common IBS triggers outside of what you eat. This explores how stress and digestion interact, and I share strategies for working out what caused your IBS flare up. Whether you're newly diagnosed […]
• Ep 162 - SIBO or IBS - Diagnosis, diet & treatment guide
  Confused between SIBO and IBS? In this episode, I'm breaking down the differences in symptoms, testing, and treatment so you know more of what to do. What's the best diet for people with SIBO? How do symptoms differ in IBS or SIBO? SIBO testing approaches Linked episodes Ep 103 - Testing for SIBO Ep 40 […]
• The Overlooked Role of Nutrient Deficiencies in IBS and Gut Dysfunction with Amy Hollenkamp, RD
  In this episode, Amy Hollenkamp, RD challenges some common assumptions about gut testing, including the reliability and clinical usefulness of tests like the GI-MAP and SIBO breath testing. We dive into the complexities of post-infectious IBS, discuss prokinetics and the SIBO-antimicrobial rabbit hole, examine how nutrient deficiencies can contribute to digestive symptoms and explore why […]
• Ep 161 - Fibre isn't enough, what your gut bacteria actually want
  You probably know fibre is good for the gut, but lots of people with IBS feel it's impossible to make any changes. This episode I cover: What is fibremaxxing and does it work? Why fibre is important for people with IBS (and everyone) Prebiotics - what are they and how do they help How to […]
• Ep 160 - IBS vs IBD with Clemmie Oliver
  Have you been tested for IBD? The symptoms can be very similar to IBS-D so it's good to confirm it's been ruled out for you with your doctors. This week I'm joined by Clemmie Oliver, an experienced IBD specialist nutritionist and we talked about : What is IBD - different types Diagnosis process (especially differences […]
• The Functional Medicine Approach to Graves' Disease and Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Eric Osansky
  Dr. Eric Osansky shares his personal journey overcoming Graves' disease and discusses the root causes of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, including gut health, stress and environmental triggers. He also covers dietary strategies and natural approaches to managing symptoms and supporting thyroid health on The Perfect Stool Podcast with host Lindsey Parsons, EdD. Listen through Spotify […]
• Gut Health Trends: Which Ones Deserve the Hype and Which Ones Need a Reality Check?
  Gut health trends are everywhere, but which ones deserve a closer look, and which ones need a reality check? In this episode, we break down the biggest gut health trends getting clicks, likes, and follows online. From our "hard no" to "I'm curious," we share where each trend lands on our hype scale and explain […]
• Ep 159 - Diet restriction for IBS, disordered eating and orthorexia with Anne Richardson
  Join me to listen to Anne Richardson a fantastic nutritional therapist talk about diet restriction and when it can tip into disordered eating. We covered: The cross over with eating disorders and digestive issues Diet culture and the influence of social media Should you be tracking your health? Orthorexia - what is it, signs for […]