The Gut Show

Does IBS make you afraid to eat? Do you keep cutting out groups of food as you try to find relief and when that doesn't help, forget to add them back into your diet? Have you seen those videos from people saying a certain food is toxic? If you said yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you! In the episode, we uncover the causes of food fear, how this impacts those with IBS, and what you can do about it. In this episode, we cover: What is food fear [1:57] The impact of food fear [3:35] How does this present [6:24] Where does this come from [8:03] FODMAPs [8:57] Food fear in those with IBS [10:56] ARFID [15:05] What I see in my practice [18:18] How do we address food fear [21:11] Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the free IBS Warrior Summit: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit This episode is sponsored by FODZYME®, the world's first enzyme supplement specialized to target FODMAPs. When sprinkled on or mixed with high-FODMAP meals, FODZYME®'s novel patent-pending enzyme blend breaks down lactose, GOS, and fructan, helping you savor every bite. Through a unique formula and powder form for maximum efficacy, FODZYME® can help you reduce overall FODMAP intake, support better digestion and enable nutritional diversity for optimal health. You can learn more about FODZYME® and try it for yourself at fodzyme.com. Use code GUTSHOW at checkout to save 20% off your order. Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Are you in the ⅓ of the US adults with anxiety? Do you get stuck in the anxiety + gut symptom cycle? If so, this episode is for you! Join me as I talk about what anxiety is, how it is connected to IBS, what can be done about it, and my thoughts on anxiety medication. In this episode, we cover: What is anxiety [2:23] What is chronic anxiety [3:02] How common is anxiety [04:37] Do I need an anxiety diagnosis [05:28] The IBS and anxiety connection [6:05] The gut brain connection [7:42] Anxiety symptom cycle [10:37] What are the symptoms of anxiety [11:29] What can be done for anxiety [16:04] Anxiety medication [24:40] Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the free IBS Warrior Summit: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegu... Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at https://gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Self-sabotage means getting in the way of your own success or progress, or working against yourself. This can also look like self-harm but doesn't always involve causing harm to yourself. It often looks like doing things that you know don't work for your body or align with your goals, or even failing to take action towards your goals. Let's talk dive deeper into what self sabotage is, why it isn't your fault, and why you may be hesitant to seek out help. In this episode, we cover: No shame if you self sabotage [3:33] What is self sabotage [4:21] Where does this come from [5:31] Threat thoughts [8:49] Unhelpful input from others [13:20] What self sabotage actually looks like [16:30] Why self sabotage isn't your fault [19:40] Why you may hesitate to seek out help [25:47] Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the free IBS Warrior Summit: bit.ly/ibs-warrior-summit Self Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Proven-Power-Being-Yourself/dp/0061733520 Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team: IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

As we wrap up 2022, I am dedicating today's bonus episode to make a list of all the health trends, products and other alternatives that are marketed to consumers with IBS. I cover the chia seed water trend on TikTok, the popular Colon Broom product, the parasite clean trend, and a whole lot more! In this episode, we cover: The chia seed water trend The impact of fiber, lemon juice, and water on your gut Who shouldn't be drinking chia seed water Whether Colon Broom actually works If parasite cleanses are good for you Is the support behind parasite cleanses accurate? The Beach Body Gut Protocol The issue with the Beach Body program Do green powders actually work? Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

I cannot believe that we are at the end of season four of the Gut Show. I've loved recording this, and it has been a lot of fun researching topics and having new conversations. I hope that this has been helpful for you every step of the way. In this final episode, I actually wanted to end on one of the most controversial topics that has come across my (virtual) desk, and it's the way IBS is marketed by different influencers and health professionals on social media. During this episode share my thoughts on what IBS is, the dangers around the narrative that IBS is BS, what drives IBS marketing and how you should deal with your IBS. In this episode, we cover: Is IBS really BS? Why I don't believe that IBS is BS The root behind IBS marketing Doing the proper research behind IBS How to deal with this narrative and your IBS Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Happy Holidays! This is such an exciting time of the year, and I really want to dedicate this episode to answer all your questions about surviving the holidays. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, these are great tips to incorporate at any gathering. During this episode, I talk about why IBS symptoms get worse during the holidays, how to cope with the fear of symptoms flaring during the holidays and how to communicate your food needs! In this episode, we cover: You have autonomy over the choices you make Why symptoms get worse around the holiday season Losing out on sleep How to deal with travel and emotions during the holidays Determine your priorities and how to reinforce them Coping with the fear of symptoms Communicating your food needs Dealing with the change in weather and daylight SAD Lamp: https://amzn.to/3U7vPq8 What if you could develop vital skills to help manage intrusive IBS symptoms in only 10 minutes a day? How would your life change? Today's episode is sponsored by Mahana, an app that teaches you skills to manage your IBS and decrease symptom severity. Through the app, you'll get short daily lessons and experiment with new skills, unlock tools to support your symptom management, and learn to make small changes to improve everyday patterns. Get started now and download the app at mahanatx.com/TheGutShow Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

Dealing with IBS and other chronic gut issues can be debilitating and isolating. These feelings can be made even worse when you have family and friends who may think you are overreacting! As we are nearing the holidays, today's conversation is timely as you begin to spend more time with family and friends who may undermine the severity of your IBS pain and symptoms. During this episode, I talk about how to deal with people who think you are overreacting. I share ways to communicate your disorder confidently and clearly, the key to setting clear boundaries, finding your tribe of support, and how to signpost people in the right direction if they want more information about IBS. In this episode, we cover: You cannot control other people's reactions [0:58] How to deal with someone who thinks your disorder is not real [3:06] Creating clear and safe boundaries [8:36] Find your allies! [15:51] How to educate someone on IBS [19:36] Dealing with unwanted advice and questions [22:50] Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

I get asked this all the time! "Are my migraines connected to my IBS or other digestive disorders?" The short answer is not directly, but possibly indirectly, which I know is confusing, but don't worry, I explain what I mean in this episode. During the episode, I share the definition of migraines, how having a migraine may trigger a GI symptom and how to deal with migraines next time you're inflicted with one. In this episode, we cover: What are migraines and how do they relate to IBS? The triggers of migraines The feeling of nausea and other GI symptoms How to deal with migraines Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

As a medical professional in the IBS space, something I'm really passionate about is the idea of Holistic Management of IBS and all digestive disorders. A lot of times, I think people don't fully understand what Holistic Management really means, and this can cause a lot of confusion, mistrust, and misinformation. During this episode, I talk about what a holistic approach to health actually means, how you can apply holistic approaches to your IBS, what your body needs for proper digestion and what the next steps are after symptom management. In this episode, we cover: What is holistic health management? Managing digestion for IBS symptoms holistically What you need for proper digestion Get your sleep, health, and other routines on track Understand your triggers The next steps after symptom management What if you could develop vital skills to help manage intrusive IBS symptoms in only 10 minutes a day? How would your life change? Today's episode is sponsored by Mahana, an app that teaches you skills to manage your IBS and decrease symptom severity. Through the app, you'll get short daily lessons and experiment with new skills, unlock tools to support your symptom management, and learn to make small changes to improve everyday patterns. Get started now and download the app at mahanatx.com/TheGutShow Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal

The short answer is not really, but naturally, there is a longer, more complex answer. We all know that IBS is a very complex disorder, and its pathological cause is not known which makes it harder to treat. However, despite there not being one clear path of treatment, there are different ways to help patients facing this chronic gut issue. During this episode, I explain why IBS is hard to treat, the importance of creating a diverse gut microbiome, and encouraging healthy motility of your gut. In this episode, we cover: IBS is very complex and hard to treat [0:22] Are there potential treatments? [3:16] The gut-brain connection as a way to treat IBS [5:26] Improve your dysbiosis [7:35] What role does your immune system play? [9:15] Encouraging healthy motility [11:13] The real answer for IBS management [12:44] Today's episode is sponsored by Sunfiber. Sunfiber is a prebiotic fiber supplement that is gut-friendly as a soluble, low FODMAP fiber. Sunfiber-containing products typically contain between 5-7 grams of fiber, and it mixes into water or food without adding color, texture, or flavor. That means you can easily add this to your routine to increase your intake and benefit the balance of your gut without the symptoms. Sunfiber can be found in hundreds of different products. Find your favorites at Sunfiber.com Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal