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
25. Why IBS Feels So Out Of Control & How To Finally Get Clarity
In this solo episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian and gut health expert Jessie Wong dives into one of the most frustrating parts of IBS: the unpredictability. If you’re tired of guessing games, stuck in elimination diets, or noticing “safe” foods still trigger flare-ups, this episode is for you.
Jessie shares the three biggest reasons IBS feels confusing and unmanageable—and while food can be a trigger, it’s rarely the whole story. Symptoms are often tied to:
- Slow gut motility (especially in IBS-C)
- Overflow diarrhea (constipation masking as diarrhea)
- Stress and nervous system dysregulation
- Lifestyle habits like poor sleep, dehydration, or inconsistent routines
Understanding your root cause is key. One client, Kathy, thought she had IBS-D, but tracking revealed overflow diarrhea from severe constipation. Once that and her food triggers were resolved, her symptoms disappeared.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why symptoms don’t appear randomly
✔️ Mistakes that keep IBS sufferers stuck in food fear
✔️ How overflow diarrhea is often misdiagnosed as IBS-D
✔️ Why lifestyle—not food—may be the culprit
✔️ A structured 3-step plan to uncover triggers
✔️ Real client stories from chaos to clarity
Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome + intro
[01:06] Why symptoms aren’t random
[02:14] Guessing = anxiety + confusion
[04:33] What actually works
[07:09] Sharon’s story: fear → freedom
[12:03] Not all symptoms are food-related
[14:16] Gut-brain axis + stress
[15:39] Lindsay’s story: lifestyle triggers
[18:10] Symptom tracking
[20:25] Kathy’s story: wrong IBS type
[22:46] Where to start (tools + resources)
[23:53] What doesn’t work
[24:52] What does work: plan + support
[27:19] The IBS Freedom Program
[28:23] Can you cure IBS?
[29:15] Mercedes' story: restriction → reintroduction
[31:08] Final takeaways + masterclass invite
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 1: IBS Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Getting Relief
Episode 7: IBS Success Story: How Mercedes Overcame Chronic Diarrhea & Misdiagnosis
Episode 13. IBS Success Story: How Lindsey Stopped Diarrhea & Took Back Her Life (Without Extreme Diets)
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