Fab Female Nutrition

Author: Wendy Hill

I'm Wendy Hill, from HillStart Nutrition. I'm a Nutritional Therapist specialising in mid-life health. I help women understand their bodies, regain their energy, and feel like themselves again - reducing unnecessary restriction, overwhelm or conflicting advice. This podcast is where I cut through the noise to give you sensible advice, real food and genuine support. We'll explore how nutrition, lifestyle and simple daily habits influence your hormones, gut health, energy, sleep and long-term wellbeing. I'm a huge foodie, so you can expect plenty of practical, realistic ways to eat well and feel good. Alongside solo episodes, I also bring you conversations with experts who share a passion for health, helping you build knowledge, confidence and a way of living that actually works.
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Stress and Gut Health: How Stress Can Affect IBS, Bloating and Digestion (312)
Episode 296
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026

Do you notice your digestion changes when life feels stressful? In this episode, Wendy Hill explores the two-way connection between the gut and brain, and how stress may influence gut symptoms such as bloating, constipation or loose bowel movements. Wendy shares everyday examples of how a busy week, rushed meals or a change in routine can affect digestion. She also offers simple ideas to try, including slowing down at mealtimes, chewing your food, taking a few calming breaths and noticing whether any patterns emerge. Gut symptoms are real, and stress can be one part of the picture. If symptoms are persistent or worrying, speak to an appropriate healthcare professional rather than assuming stress is the only cause. Revive Active are the podcast sponsors www.reviveactive.com Use Wendy's code WENDY15 for 15% off. If you'd like more structure and personal support for your gut health, there's still time to join Wendy's 28-Day Transformation Programme before the end of the year: https://hillstart.me.uk/transformation/ Wendy's book, Nourish to Flourish, is available on Amazon. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: stress and your gut 01:49 How the gut and brain communicate 03:04 The stress response and digestion 05:49 Wendy's rushed lunch example 11:26 A simple breathing exercise 13:30 When to seek further support 13:37 Revive Active Calm Capsules 14:31 Notice your own patterns 15:27 The 28-Day Transformation Programme