IBS Nutrition Podcast by The IBS Dietitian
Struggling with bloating, unpredictable bowel movements, or food triggers? The IBS Nutrition Podcast is your go-to resource for understanding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and finding lasting relief through science-backed IBS diets, elimination diets, and gut-friendly lifestyle strategies.
Whether you're dealing with abdominal pain, excessive gas, diarrhea, constipation, or food sensitivities, we help you identify your IBS triggers—from high FODMAP foods and artificial sweeteners to dairy products, gluten, and fermentable carbohydrates.
Hosted by Jessie Wong, a FODMAP-certified registered dietitian, this podcast breaks down:
✔️ IBS diet tips – Learn about foods to avoid, the FODMAP diet, and soluble vs. insoluble fiber
✔️ Gut health science – How your digestive system, gut bacteria, and small intestine affect IBS
✔️ Symptom management – Strategies for bloating, IBS flares, bowel habits, and excessive gas
✔️ Elimination & reintroduction phases – Master the elimination diet and how to safely reintroduce foods
✔️ Lifestyle hacks – Improve your quality of life by managing stress, food anxiety, and IBS attacks
I know firsthand how frustrating IBS can be—I used to suffer from debilitating gut issues, painful bloating, and unpredictable bowel movements. Now, I help people with IBS reclaim their health by understanding their medical history, food sensitivities, and digestive health.
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IBS Nutrition Podcast by The IBS Dietitian
17. IBS & Probiotics: What Actually Works? A Deep Dive with Bailey Hanna, MS, RDN
Confused about probiotics and IBS? You're not alone. In this episode, Jessie Wong sits down with IBS dietitian Bailey Hanna, founder of 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
✔ Why strain-level specificity matters
✔ The real state of probiotic research in IBS
✔ 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 IBSProbiotics.org
[28:05] 5-step framework for choosing probiotics wisely
[42:08] What to look for in third-party testing
[45:54] How to take and evaluate a probiotic properly
[50:12] Client story: When probiotics make symptoms worse
[55:00] The truth about gut microbiome testing
[58:57] Final thoughts & advice for IBS patients
Resources Mentioned:
🧠 IBS Probiotic Evidence Database – Search probiotics by symptom, strain, or evidence quality: https://ibsprobiotics.org
🔍 Probiotic Product Finder – Find commercial probiotic products with third-party testing: https://probioticfinder.org
🌐 ISAPP – Learn more about probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics & postbiotics: https://isappscience.org
🎓 Free IBS Relief Masterclass – Learn our 3-step approach to managing IBS: https://ibsdietitian.com/masterclass
📋 Free Symptom Tracker – Start tracking your symptoms today: https://poopedia.org/re
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