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#256. Why Your Need To Control Your IBS Is Making Your IBS Anxiety & Symptoms WORSE & The 1 Mindset Trick That Will Instantly Calm You Down : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
Are you constantly resisting, your symptoms, wishing they weren't there?
What if this exact reaction is what is fuelling flare ups?
In this episode of Gut Reactions, we are exploring how these responses are deep rooted in a need to control your IBS, and why this is making your symptoms worse.
You'll Discover:
- How negative emotions like anxiety toward your IBS are fuelling your symptoms
- Why these responses are deep rooted in a need to control your gut & why this is making your anxiety & symptoms worse
- 1 mindset trick that can instantly calm down your gut & anxiety
To discover how a need to control is triggering your flare ups & anxiety, hit play a listen now!
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This podcast is dedicated to helping people with high stress / anxiety, busy professionals, high achievers & executives with IBS and poor gut health, while also exploring how the vagus nerve, nervous system, stress, and anxiety impact digestion.
Discover effective strategies for managing symptoms such as acid reflux, constipation, bloating, low stomach acid, and cramps through gut healing techniques.
Delve into the complexities of gut health, microbiome balance, and the influence of food intolerances, probiotics, and digestive enzymes on gut inflammation, to achieve a healthier digestive system with support for the vagus nerve and overall nervous system regulation.
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04:57|What if calming your nervous system was as simple as slowing down your day to day movements?It might sound weird, but being in 'rush' mode is constantly flaring your nervous system into a state of fight, flight and panic, and THAT keeps your IBS flared up, too.In this episode, you will discover:Why slowing down is your secret weapon to calming your nervous system and IBSHow to implement the slow down technique, to calm your IBSIf you're ready to calm your nervous system & reduce IBS flares, hit play and listen now!Click Here To Join The Calm Gut AcademyTake The IBS Nervous System Quiz
#254. THIS Is Why Your IBS Makes You So Scared To Leave The House, Takes Over Your Mornings & Keeps You Stuck Inside : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
04:32|Does your IBS make you feel TERRIFIED to leave the house?It isn't actually your symptoms that's triggering that anxiety & keepin your stuck.In this episode, you'll discover:The REAL reason you are so anxious to leave the house in the morningWhy IBS is keeping you stuck insideHow to finally feel safe in your own body again, with or without flare upsHit play now to uncover the real reason your IBS is causing so much anxiety and taking over your lifeJoin The Calm Gut Academy Here
#253. The REAL Reason Your IBS Feels SO Confusing & How To Rebuild Trust With Your Gut Again : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
08:00|Why does your IBS feel totally unpredictable-like your body is working against you?If you’re constantly trying to “figure out” your IBS but your symptoms keep changing, it can feel frustrating and exhausting. This episode breaks down why that confusion exists - and how it may actually be keeping your symptoms stuck on repeat.You'll Discover:Why IBS symptoms feel inconsistent and what’s really driving that unpredictabilityHow confusion and hyperfocus can worsen flare-ups through your nervous systemA simpler, more effective way to start identifying patterns and rebuilding trust with your gutPress play now to finally make sense of your IBS and start calming the cycle of confusion and flare-ups.Take The IBS Nervous System QuizClick Here To Join The Calm Gut Academy & Community!
#252. The Anxiety Trap That Is Making You Obsessed With Needing To Know Where The Nearest Toilet Is & How This Is Making Your IBS WORSE : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
06:17|Join The Calm Gut Academy Here!What if your constant need to know where the nearest toilet is… is actually making your IBS symptoms worse?If you’re always scanning for bathrooms, planning routes, or avoiding places altogether, it can feel like you’re just being prepared - but underneath, your nervous system is stuck in a cycle of fear and control.This episode speaks directly to that exhausting mental load and helps you understand why your search for safety might be reinforcing the very symptoms you’re trying to avoid.You'll Discover:Why your brain links uncertainty with danger and how that fuels IBS flare-upsHow control-based habits (like mapping toilets) are keeping you stuck in a stress cycleA gentler way to build real internal safety so you can feel calmer and less in fear of your IBS in daily lifePress play now to learn how to break free from the constant need for control and start feeling safer, calmer, and more confident wherever you go.Join The Calm Gut Academy Here!Take The Quiz To Find Out Your IBS Nervous System Score HereTo say goodbye to IBS symptoms for GOOD, book a Free Discovery Call Here:Book Your Free Discovery CallFind out what could be the MAIN cause of your IBS:Take the IBS QuizInstagram: @atavia.minoudis
#251. Why Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Makes Your IBS Feel SO Unpredictable (& What Causes It) : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating. Gut Health
09:34|What if the real reason your IBS feels so unpredictable has nothing to do with the food you're eating?If you're stuck in the cycle of trying diets, avoiding trigger foods, and still dealing with random flare-ups, this episode speaks directly to your frustration It reveals why your symptoms may not be about what you're eating—but instead about how your nervous system is functioning—helping you finally make sense of inconsistent, confusing IBS patterns.You'll Discover:How vagus nerve dysfunction can directly trigger common IBS symptomsWhy your IBS feels so inconsistent - even when your habits and diet stay the sameThe terrifying root causes of vagus nerve dysfunction, including one everyday habit you likely overlookHit play now to uncover the hidden reason your IBS feels out of control - and what you can start doing today to finally calm it down.Join The Calm Gut Academy Here!

#249. The Truth About Probiotics, Stool Tests, and Fixing Your Gut With Gut Expert Lindsey Parsons : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
17:45|⚡️Save Your Spot For The 21 Day IBS Identity Reset Experience ⚡️Are you taking probiotics—or trying extreme diets—without knowing what’s actually going on in your gut? You might be doing more harm than good.In this episode, gut health expert Lindsay dives into the nuances of stool testing, probiotics, and the hidden bacterial imbalances that can make bloating, IBS, and other digestive issues worse.If you’ve ever felt frustrated by conflicting advice online, this episode will help you understand why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work—and how a personalized approach can save your gut (and your sanity).By listening, you’ll discover:How stool tests can reveal hidden bacterial imbalances and guide the right interventions before trying risky diets or supplements.Why some probiotics or antimicrobial herbs can backfire, and how to safely support your beneficial gut bacteria with prebiotics.The importance of a slow, personalized approach to gut health, and which bacterial strains really matter for long-term digestive wellness.Tune in to learn how to stop guessing and start understanding your gut, so you can finally make lasting changes that actually work.Click Here To Join The Calm Gut Academy & Community!To finally Understand What's Triggering Your IBS, get Weekly Bonus Content & Supportive Community Who Will Help To Accelerate Your IBS RecoveryTake The Quiz To Find Out Your IBS Nervous System Score HereHow to connect with Lindsey + Access Her Free ResourcesLindseys Website: https://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/The Perfect Stool Supplements: https://perfectstool.comTake Lindseys Quiz to find your root cause: https://form.typeform.com/to/x1VUjSAy?typeform-source=0p6cywvgmku.typeform.comLindseys Facebook Gut Healing group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gut.healing.for.youFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertHealthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.desert.health/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6gOjdJwcmQbrbe6oLbZrQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theperfectstoolpodcast
#248. Why The Invisible Effects Of IBS Makes You Feel So Isolated & Alone : IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Gut Health
05:11|Why does IBS make you feel so awful inside—while everyone else thinks you’re completely fine? If you’re showing up to work, socialising, and “getting on with things” while silently battling discomfort, anxiety, and constant gut awareness, it can feel incredibly isolating.In this episode, you'll discover:Why IBS feels like an invisible struggle and how that intensifies feelings of isolationWhat’s really happening beneath the surface when your symptoms are internal but overwhelmingHow to reframe your experience so you can feel supported, validated, and less alone in your body Listen now to finally understand why IBS can feel so isolating—and how to start feeling safe and supported in your body again.⚡️Save Your Spot For The 21 Day IBS Identity Reset Experience ⚡️Finally understand your triggers, reduce flare-ups, and feel supported inside the Calm Gut Academy:Click Here To Join The Calm Gut Academy!Find out what could be the MAIN cause of your IBS::Take the IBS QuizTo say goodbye to IBS symptoms for GOOD, book a Free Discovery Call Here:Book Your Free Discovery CallFollow me on instagram @atavia.minoudis