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Struggling with IBS-D, diarrhea, or SIBO symptoms that won’t go away?
In this episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian Jessie Wong is joined by Ian, a former client who went from severe IBS-D symptoms and rapid weight loss to full gut recovery and symptom-free travel in the Himalayas for a multi-day retreat with no gut symptoms at all.
Ian shares how chronic stress triggered his gut issues, how SIBO impacted his digestion, and why supplements and probiotics actually made things worse before he found the right approach.
You’ll hear how he used a structured plan including collaborating medical treatment between providers, the low FODMAP diet, and guided food reintroduction to stabilize his symptoms, rebuild his gut health, and regain confidence in eating and traveling.
This episode is especially helpful if you are dealing with IBS diarrhea, SIBO, bloating, or feel stuck trying to “fix your gut” on your own.
In this episode, we cover:
- IBS-D symptoms and why diarrhea can become severe
- How SIBO develops and why probiotics can sometimes worsen symptoms
- When antibiotics for SIBO are necessary and effective
- How the low FODMAP diet helps calm a sensitive gut
- Why food reintroduction and portion size matter more than restriction
- The role of stress and the gut-brain connection in IBS
- How Ian rebuilt his gut health and traveled internationally without flare-ups
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
03:35 – When IBS-D and SIBO symptoms started
07:45 – Rapid weight loss and worsening diarrhea
10:25 – Why probiotics made symptoms worse
12:18 – Getting the right diagnosis (IBS-D + SIBO)
14:05 – Starting the low FODMAP diet
16:39 – Food reintroduction and portion awareness
20:03 – Treating SIBO with antibiotics
22:46 – Second flare-up and diverticulitis
25:55 – Reintroducing fiber safely
26:56 – Traveling without IBS symptoms
31:40 – How diet variety improved gut health
35:22 – Mindful eating and the gut-brain connection
If you feel like you’ve tried everything and your IBS symptoms aren’t improving, this episode will help you understand what might be missing.
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