Inside Knowledge for people with IBS

If you've suspect IBS but have never been diagnosed with it, this episode is for you! Includes:What information to share with your doctor in your appointmentThe diagnostic criteria for IBSWhat conditions your doctor should rule out when considering IBSBuy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

If you've been told to start the low FODMAP diet but don't know how to begin, this episode is for you. I'm sharing tips on What you CAN eat during the restriction phaseHow to plan your meals in the first weekFREE DOWNLOAD recipes and guide to begin with confidence - Low FODMAP Starter kit - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/low-fodmap-starter-pack/ Linked episodesEp 96 - FODMAP reclassificationsEp 37 - What CAN you eat on the low FODMAP dietBuy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

In response to an angry comment on my website blog (which I deleted as it was rude) this week's episode covers how being overweight or underweight can affect your gut health. Key points for today: Weight doesn't directly cause IBS but can influence symptomsHigh BMI is linked to increased inflammatory markers and reflux Low body weight may slow gut transit time and lead to nutrient deficiencies which further affect digestion Tips for better overall healthBlog post I mentioned - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/weight-loss/does-being-overweight-cause-ibs/ Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Digestive symptoms of histamine overload are very similar to irritable bowel syndrome, so how can you work out if this is what is driving your gut health issues. This week I cover: What is histamine and what does it do in your bodyCauses of too much histamineIs a low histamine diet effective for managing histamine overload? What kind of histamine protocol could you try to test your tolerance to histamine?More on this in my newly released book - there is a whole chapter on histamine and the gut. Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1919265902/Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Want to discover some of the latest gut health research? Today I'm breaking down 3 recent science papers for you:H2S SIBO breath testing - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40569514/ How the small intestine gut microbiome links to breath test results for hydrogen sulphide and methaneProbiotics in IBS - https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/62/1/89A systematic review and meta-analysis of probiotics in IBS subtypesIBS and skin condition associations - https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/17/1/1 The bidirectional links between IBS and psoriasis, rosacea and urticaria. LinksEp 76 - Gut inflammation - what is it?Ep 111 - introducing the Gut Reset Cogs ModelBuy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1919265902/Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

When I work with IBS and SIBO clients I focus on specific key areas to help improve digestion. I like to think of them as four key cogs in a machine, and I've called this my Gut Reset Cogs Model. These are:Eating - when to eat, mindful eatingDiet - what you should eat when you have IBSGut Health - how the microbes affect your digestionLifestyle - focus on sleep, exercise and stressThis week's podcast explains how these areas all interlink and gives you some examples of the way small changes can have a knock on effect on your overall health.Buy my book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1919265902/ EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

If you're looking for some new year inspiration for your health listen to my 7 recommended places to begin. Pick one of these new year's resolutions for your gut health to start building better digestion.Links Ep 13 - Fatigue in IBSEp 59 - How to sleep better with IBSEMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

What should you avoid this coming year in the nutrition space? I'm taking down 3 very common nutrition trends and explaining what you should do instead.EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah or just New Year's Eve there is a lot going on at this time of year. Today's I'm talking aboutWhy this time of year can be hard on your digestionClassic festive IBS triggersYour key gut health non-negotiables this seasonLinked episodesEp 48 - Breathing for IBSE68 - Alcohol and your gutEMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Sometimes your toilet habits, eating patterns and thought processes help you get through difficult periods with your IBS. But what happens if they are actually making things worse? This week's episode is all about helping you recognise behaviours, thoughts and habits that could be having a negative consequence in the long term. Sitting on the toilet a long time each dayResearching IBS diets for hoursSkipping meals to avoid symptomsNeeding to know where every toilet is These might help at first but in some instances can lead to issues with normal digestive function or thought processes. EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

You've been told to eat regularly if you have IBS, but why is this important? This week I'm explaining the importance of regular meals for your gut health. What happens in undereating? And why you're 3.9x more likely to have IBS if you eat at odd times. Recognising your hunger cues How to start eating breakfast if that's the hardest meal of the dayWhen the migrating motor complex doesn't need meal spacing for SIBO.The importance of sleep and the gut-brain connection.EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your 3 Month Gut Reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Hello, I'm back! After a 6 month break to finish writing my book I'm now here with Series 2. This little introductory episode just shares where I'm at and what you can look forward to for the Inside Knowledge podcast into 2026. EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

In this episode I explain how food fear can start in IBS and SIBO, and what to watch out for. Behaviours - what you might be doing or thinkingConsequences - what are the physical changes that come from reduced food volume and varietyProblems - issues arising due to lack of enough food or varietyHow to start tackling anxiety about eating**Get the low FODMAP fibre list - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/low-fodmap-fibre LinksEp 100 Gut Health AdviceEp 48 - Breathing exercisesEp 15 - Food reintroduction processEMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

This episode explains the breath test for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO). I'll cover:When should you test for SIBO and who may benefit? Preparing to take the test - what you need to eat / do beforehandUnderstanding your SIBO test results for hydrogen and methaneWhat about hydrogen sulphide? What's the role of a stool test in SIBO diagnosis? Links Ep 10 - Post infectious IBS (after food poisoning)Ep 31 - Supplements for SIBOEMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bs*new* Join wait list for SIBO Strategy Sessions - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/sibo (September 2025)Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

This week's case study episode is all about Bethany. She had two positive SIBO breath tests and had previously been told to remove all carbs and go gluten free before she came to work with me.This case doesn't have a neat resolution, but I hope there are still elements you find useful for your digestion, and I like to share the reality of progress with IBS & SIBO. The episode covers:Bethany's case and her previous advice Why you don't need to be low carb if you have SIBOThe importance of managing stress When cutting out a food group leads to disordered eatingThe importance of retesting for SIBO LinksEp 66 - Carnivore, keto & vegan dietsEp 101 - do you have a sugar intoleranceSign up for my weekly emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Do you seem to react to any kind of carbohydrate? The low FODMAP diet doesn’t eliminate sucrose (table sugar), but for a small number of people, digesting certain types of sugar and starch might be part of their digestive problems. This week I'm talking about: Carbohydrate digestion - how we break down sugars and what can go wrongThe role of the key important enzyme sucrose-isomaltase Testing for sucrose-isomaltase deficiencyHow a beneficial yeast supplement might help digest sugarsWhat foods are low in starch and sugars, and how does this differ from the low FODMAP diet? LinksEp 73 - Coeliac disease and IBSEp 83 - What is the best sugar for IBS? Sign up to get weekly emails: https://mailchi.mp/56d0f7dc243d/ibs-diet-support-goodness-me-nutrition Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30minGet my weekly emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsReady for your gut reset? I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

I'm celebrating 100 episodes with a summary of 5 things I regularly say to my clients, and WHY it's so important. These pieces of advice will help you better understand your own digestive symptoms, work through online nutrition noise, and check your diet. Here's to the next 100 episodes! If you'd like me to cover a particular topic for you just send me an email info@goodnessme-nutrition.com with the title Podcast. Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30minGet my weekly emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsReady for your gut reset? I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

If you have an elaborate routine that you NEED to do before you can leave the house then this episode can help. If you have IBS you aren't the only on who needs to sit on the toilet 5 times before leaving the house, or needs to get up a 5am to fit in that complicated toilet routine before work each day. This week I'm explaining a few ways to help adjust your anticipatory anxiety with IBS. Download my IBS tracker - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition/ibs-diet-tracker Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

Today I’m going back to basics for people who struggle with constipation and feel like they are doing everything right. If you’re fed up of not being about to go to the toilet, this episode could get things moving again. Here's the three step checks I walk through with my Gut Reset clients: Part 1 - first line checks (fibre, water, movement, eating pattern)Part 2 - use of laxatives and positioning on the toiletPart 3 - looking for further root causes -e.g. bile, methanogen overgrowth, high fat / protein diets)LinksEp 43 - Protein and IBSEp 95 - Fibre and how to increase itWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30minGet my weekly emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsReady for your gut reset? I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.

**audio corrected** (I had uploaded the wrong file!)Today I saw an update from the Monash university about the changes to the classification of FODMAP foods and I’m bringing it straight to you! As a nutritional therapist working with people who have IBS I help people with FODMAP reintroduction so I need to stay up to date with any changes, and I’m bringing them to you, lovely listeners. This week I’ll explore WHY FODMAP ratings can change, what it means for you, and which specific foods have been reclassified. >>> DOWNLOAD >>> Free Quick Start Low FODMAP guide - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/low-fodmap-starter-pack/LinksEp 28 - Fructose and how it affects your digestionEp 17 & 18 - introduction to the low FODMAP diet. **WIN** a free consult with me - give me feedback on my podcast here and enter into a prize draw to win a call with me - https://forms.gle/xChYCzyYEvtVcTNp6 Links from today's sessionBuy my Ultimate Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/ultimate-low-fodmap-diet-guide-find-your-ibs-triggers/2022 research Existing differences between available lists of FODMAP-containing foods https://www.reed.es/ArticuloFicha.aspx?id=6609&hst=0&idR=122&tp=1 Monash university - why do FODMAPs change - https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/retested-foods-why-fodmap-content-might-change/ Work with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Book a discovery call about working with me - https://calendly.com/annamapson/30min Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources.Instagram - @goodnessme_nutritionThe information in this podcast is not medical advice and is not designed to treat, diagnose or provide personalised health advice. This podcast content is information only and any changes you make are at the user's own risk. Please consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before implementing any new treatment.