Inside Knowledge for people with IBS

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 IBS Ep 59 - How to sleep better with IBS EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bs Work with me 3 month...

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/h6acndd1bs Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/ Book a discovery call about working with me - https:/...

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 about Why this time of year can be hard on your digestion Classic festive IBS triggers Your key gut health non-negotiables this season Linked episodes Ep 48 - Breathing for IBS E68 - Alcohol and your gut EMAIL - Get the free weekly Inside Knowledge emails - https://mai...

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 day Researching IBS diets for h...

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 day When the migrating motor complex doesn't need mea...

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/h6acndd1bs Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutriti...

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 thinking Consequences - what are the physical changes that come from reduced food volume and variety Problems - issues arising due to lack of enough food or variety How to start tackling anxiety about eating **Get the low FODMAP fibre list - https://mailchi.mp/goodn...

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 beforehand Understanding your SIBO test results for hydrogen and methane What about hydrogen sulphide? What's the role of a stool test in SIBO diagnosi...

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'...

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 wrong The role of the key important enzyme sucrose-isomaltase Testing for...

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 y...

Do you need multiple toilet trips before leaving the house because of IBS? IBS nutritionist Anna Mapson explains why anticipatory anxiety, bowel urgency and fear of symptoms can create exhausting toilet routines before work, travel or social events. You’ll learn: why IBS symptoms often flare before leaving the house how anxiety affects bowel movements the link between the gut-brain axis and IBS ro...

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 able 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...

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! If you are sick of finding out of date information this new data could be a game changer for bloating, diarrhoea or wind you can't get rid of. This week I’ll explore WHY FODMAP ratings can change, what it means for you, and which specific foods have been rec...

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. If your IBS diet has got way too complicated, then this episode should give you some more ideas to focus on. Links Ep 2 - Mindful eating Ep 59 - Sleep & IBS Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/ Book a discovery call...

Struggling to increase fibre without worsening IBS symptoms? In this episode, IBS nutritionist Anna Mapson explains how fibre affects bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and gut health, including which types of fibre are often better tolerated in IBS. You’ll learn: the difference between soluble, insoluble and fermentable fibre why some high fibre foods trigger bloating and abdominal pain how to inc...

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 patterns Diet during and after treatment The importance of looking after your body & mind Links Ep 11 - what is SIBO Ep 12 -...

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 Mandy increased her diet variety and fibre intake, reduced her reliance on laxatives and anti-diarrhoea medication balanced weight gain with fat digestion Links Ep 91 - Role of Bile in IBS...

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...

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, Gallstones Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-...

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 gas Engaging in activities previously out of reach (e.g. travel, sports, ea...

IBS through your life time - Part 5 - IBS over 65 years old The 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 me 3 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 re...

IBS through your life time - Part 4 - IBS in menopause The fourth in my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers: Hormone changes throughout perimenopause Importance of bile flow for healthy digestion Lifestyle changes for women in menopause with IBS Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/ Book a discovery call about workin...

IBS through your life time - Part 3 - IBS in pregnancy and after a baby The third in my mini-series about IBS at different stages of life. This episode covers: The hormonal and physical changes that come with pregnancy Constipation Managing SIBO whilst pregnant Getting the balance between recovery and taking things easy after your birth Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutri...

IBS through your life time - Part 2 - Managing IBS as a teenager Being 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 digestion eating pressures for teenagers and young adults The gut-brain connection and how to get into 'calm...