Inside Knowledge for people with IBS

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. 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.

Better digestion isn't only about what you eat. It also comes from the way we feel, what we do, exposure to microbes and HOW we eat. LinksEp 2 - Mindful eatingEp 59 - Sleep & IBSWork 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.

This week I'm discussing the transformative role of fibre in improving bowel movements for people with IBS, including: Explanation of different types of fibre: soluble, insoluble, and fermentable. Benefits of fibre including reduced risk of colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. Importance of gradually introducing low FODMAP, high fibre foods to prevent bloating and discomfort. Practical tips for incorporating fibre into your diet. Role of fibre in overall gut and body health. Tune in to discover how to increase your fibre intake without triggering IBS symptoms.FREE Download - get my list of low FODMAP fibre here - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/low-fodmap-fibre 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.

SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a tricky condition to get on top of and can be confusing to navigate on your own. In this episode I cover:Assessing your progress with SIBO treatment - are you any better? Keeping the gut moving with prokinetics and eating patternsDiet during and after treatmentThe importance of looking after your body & mindLinksEp 11 - what is SIBOEp 12 - treating SIBOEp 31 - Supplements for SIBOEp 40 - Diets for SIBOEp 43 - ARFID - restrictive eating 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.

This week I discuss Mandy’s struggle with digestive issues post-gallbladder removal. Her constipation turned to severe diarrhoea, managed by a low-fat, low-FODMAP diet but she had lost a lot of weight. Hear how Mandyincreased her diet variety and fibre intake, reduced her reliance on laxatives and anti-diarrhoea medicationbalanced weight gain with fat digestion Links Ep 91 - Role of Bile in IBS and SIBOEp 57 - Should we be eating 30 plants a week?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.

Having gut issues can be expensive! There are so many products, tests and practitioners offering to reduce bloating, get rid of constipation or calm abdominal pain. Unfortunately they don't all add up. This week I've got some tips on how to save money when you're dealing with IBS or SIBO. In this episode:The cost of IBS to the NHS (including how much NHS tests and appointments really cost)Which tests are unnecessary for most people with digestive issuesIdeas for saving moneyWhy you need to get off your dairy and gluten free dietDownload the Non-Food IBS Strategies workbook - https://mailchi.mp/a4f23ce52488/ibs-non-food-tips Linked episodesEp 31 - Navigating Supplements for SIBOEp 19 - Dairy and Irritable Bowel SyndromeEp 16 - Should you go gluten free if you have IBS?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.

If you struggle with diarrhoea, bloating, or trouble digesting fatty meals, your bile could be part of the problem. This episode covers:Bile acid malabsorption, and the similarity to IBS-D. Sluggish bile flow, menopausal effects on bile production, Supporting healthy bile flow through dietary habits, hormone levels, liver health, GallstonesWork 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.

Several clients I've worked with have struggled to let go of IBS diet restrictions or accepting variation in digestion. This episode will help you consider a few aspects of IBS recovery such as:How to measure improvement in IBS symptoms?Challenging your 'go to' thought patterns around digestive symptoms like bloating and gasEngaging in activities previously out of reach (e.g. travel, sports, eating out)Healthy habits for long term gut healthDownload my free IBS Diet & Symptom tracker to get your baseline - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition/ibs-diet-trackerWork 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.

IBS through your life time - Part 5 - IBS over 65 years oldThe final part in my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers heath considerations that affect gut health in older age. 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.

IBS through your life time - Part 4 - IBS in menopauseThe fourth in my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers:Hormone changes throughout perimenopauseImportance of bile flow for healthy digestionLifestyle changes for women in menopause with IBSWork 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.

IBS through your life time - Part 3 - IBS in pregnancy and after a babyThe third in my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers:The hormonal and physical changes that come with pregnancyConstipation Managing SIBO whilst pregnantGetting the balance between recovery and taking things easy after your birthWork 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.

IBS through your life time - Part 2 - Managing IBS as a teenagerBeing a teenager or young adult can be a difficult time anyway, so to add IBS or SIBO into the mix can be awful. The first of my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers:hormonal changes on your digestioneating pressures for teenagers and young adultsThe gut-brain connection and how to get into 'calm mode'The impact of poor sleep, and why teenagers have it harderRecommended episodesEp 59 - Sleep & IBSEp 68 - Alcohol & IBSEp 48 - Breathing for IBSWork 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.

IBS through your life time - Part 1 - Managing IBS in Children.The first of my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers:identifying digestive symptoms in children, understanding risk factorstips on tracking dietary patterns, and the importance of hydration and fibre how the child's birth method and early diet can influence gut microbiome development, communicating effectively with caregivers and educators to ensure comprehensive care.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.