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IBS Nutrition Podcast by The IBS DietitianAuthor: Jessie Wong, Registered Dietitian and Gut Expert
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 triggersfrom 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 beI 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. If youre ready to stop guessing and start healing, hit subscribe! Lets navigate IBS together so you can enjoy food, travel, and life without fear. Find us on: Website: https://ibsdietitian.com/ Instagram: @ibs.dietitian Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Does IBS Start in the Gut? IBS, Parkinson’s & Food Restriction
Episode 35
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
Send us Fan Mail“Your tests are normal.” But you still have pain, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. So what does that actually mean?In Episode 35 of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nicholas Talley, a leading neurogastroenterologist and researcher in disorders of gut-brain interaction, to explain what IBS actually is, why routine tests can be normal, and what evidence-based treatment looks like.One of his most important points: IBS is probably several diseases, not one.For some people, gut dysfunction may come first and later affect mood, anxiety, or other symptoms. For others, stress or changes involving the brain may come first and influence gut function. The symptoms may look similar, but the pathway behind them may be different.We also talk about the gut microbiome, including why Dr. Talley does not currently recommend commercial microbiome testing to guide IBS treatment, and where dietary approaches like fiber, Low FODMAP, and Mediterranean-style eating fit into care.Then we move into emerging research on IBS, constipation, and Parkinson’s disease. Importantly, having IBS does not mean you will develop Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Talley explains what researchers are studying and why the gut may offer clues about disease mechanisms.Finally, we discuss an area that deserves much more attention: food avoidance driven by gut symptoms. Some people with IBS begin eating less and less because food triggers pain or discomfort. Dr. Talley explains how clinicians can distinguish gut-driven restriction from a primary eating disorder, and why prescribing another restrictive diet to someone who is already severely limiting food can make things worse.In this episode, we discuss:Why IBS is a real condition even when routine tests are normalWhy IBS may represent several different disease processesHow clinicians make a positive IBS diagnosisWhat we currently know about the gut microbiomeWhy commercial microbiome testing is not yet ready to guide IBS treatmentWhere Low FODMAP, fiber, and other dietary approaches fitEmerging research linking the gut, constipation, and Parkinson’s diseaseWhy IBS may involve the small intestine, not just the colonHow gut symptoms can lead to food avoidanceWhen restrictive eating becomes a red flagWhy Low FODMAP may be inappropriate for someone already severely restricting foodTimestamps00:00 What IBS actually is07:57 Why GI tests can be normal in IBS09:51 Why getting the right diagnosis matters10:59 When multidisciplinary IBS care helps12:12 What we know about the gut microbiome13:36 Fecal microbiota transplant and IBS15:18 Why Dr. Talley does not recommend commercial microbiome testing17:05 Dietary approaches for IBS18:20 Why Low FODMAP is not a permanent diet21:17 Does Parkinson’s disease start in the gut?24:45 Why the small intestine may matter in IBS27:36 Why IBS does not mean you will develop Parkinson’s32:05 Gut-driven altered food intake behavior35:32 Which came first: restriction or gut symptoms?39:06 Lactose intolerance does not always mean avoiding dairy40:41 When Low FODMAP may be contraindicated42:46 What Dr. Talley would change about IBS care todayGet our help:🌟 Join IBS Freedom Program - https://ibsdietitian.com/group-program/👩🏻⚕️ Make an appointment https://ibsdietitian.com/1-1-appointments/🖥️ Affordable IBS Self-Paced Course https://ibsdietitian.com/ibs-freedom/🔔 Stay Connected & Get More Support📷 Follow us on Instagram: @ibs.dietitian💬 Join our Facebook Community: IBS Support For WomenFree Resources:🖥️ Free IBS Relief Masterclass: https://ibsdietitian.com/masterclass📋 Free Symptom Tracker – Start tracking your symptoms today: https://poopedia.org/resources🔗 Download your FREE Low FODMAP Starter Guide (grocery list, meal plan, and food swaps): https://ibsdietitian.com/resources/
