The Gut Loving Podcast: All about IBS & the low FODMAP diet Laura Tilt (MSc, Dietitian RD) and Huelya Akyuez (sezamee - gut loving food)

In this final episode of 2020, Laura & Huelya discuss strategies for managing IBS during the festive season, when symptoms can be more unsettled than normal due to festive food, drink, alcohol and stress.

In this episode Laura talks to Anthony Hobson (an internationally renowned clinical GI scientist) about SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. This is a condition in which there’s an excess of bacteria in the small intestine which can lead to symptoms which overlap with IBS. SIBO is often misdiagnosed and treated, so in this episode Anthony explains the science and physiology behind the condition, and provides expert opinion on the correct diagnostic procedures and approaches to treatment.

In this episode Laura talks to Lottie Drynan aka The Tummy Diaries about her journey with IBS, and the effects it has had both on her body image and mental health. Lottie shares her experiences in managing IBS symptoms, and the steps she has taken to come to a place of celebration for her body and all it does. This interview is both uplifting and inspiring, thank you Lottie!

In this episode Laura chats to senior clinical hypnotherapist Helen Brooks aka The Tummy Whisperer, to learn more about gut directed hypnotherapy and the research supporting this therapy as a tool for symptom management in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Helen shares her knowledge of using gut directed hypnotherapy with patients, and what’s involved. As always, you’ll find all the links related to today’s episode in the show notes.

Renee & Laura discuss the links between eating disorders and functional gut symptoms, & why restrictive diets can be problematic as a method of managing symptoms. Renee also shares her expertise on signs of disordered eating, how to avoid nutrition misinformation online, & her top 3 nutrition myths.

Please note: we did experience static on Renee's recording, but podcasting in lockdown when you can't be together does create challenges! We hope you'll bear with it, as the information shared is valuable.

In this episode Laura and Huelya discuss how exercise affects the gut, and what impact exercise has on IBS and its symptoms. We talk about what sort of exercise might be the best choice if you have IBS and what to aim for in terms of frequency.