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You’ve got IBS. And you don’t want to live a life of restrictive eating. What do you do? Well, in today’s episode two dietitians with IBS-D are going to share what they know to help you enjoy what you’re eating and feel your absolute best. Sometimes, eating with irritable bowel syndrome is like playing the slots: you never know what’s going to pop up next. Maybe you’ve been doing well on a low FODMAP diet but all of a sudden your symptoms crop up again….with zero changes to your diet. Or, maybe you can’t seem to figure out which foods are causing issues because sometimes you get symptoms and sometimes you don’t…with the same food! Which is why I’m chatting withJessica Roocroft, a dietitian who’s an expert in caring for the different subtypes of irritable bowel syndrome and also somewhat unique in her practice because her programs include gut-directed hypnotherapy as a way to help symptoms reside with as few dietary restrictions as possible. We’re going to chat about how nutrition influences IBS…and also why foods aren’t necessarily causing your symptoms. They may in fact just be exacerbating the symptoms caused by something else entirely. We’re going to talk about the gut brain connection so you understand its impact on digestive health, totally free of the psuedoscience you usually see on social media. Jess shares a wealth of very specific and detailed information on tools and practices that might help you get your symptoms under control so you can actually enjoy food again and learn to live a less restrictive and more enjoyable food life. About Jessica Roocroft RD: Jessica Roocroft (just call her Jess) is a Registered Dietitian from North Vancouver, BC who owns and operates an Irritable Bowel Syndrome-focused private practice. Most importantly, she knows first-hand what it's like to deal with gut drama due to IBS-D. It is her life's work to combine her lived experience with IBS with hundreds of hours of research and continuing education over the years and direct it right back at supporting clients navigate the overwhelming world of IBS. On this episode we chat about: How a family trauma initiated Jess’ IBS-DHow does eating cause symptoms in IBS Why low FODMAP isn’t right for everyoneUnderstanding the gut-brain connection in IBSThe stress-symptom cycle How the heck does gut directed hypnotherapy work in IBS What happens low FODMAP or hypnotherapy don’t work for you Unlearning a restrictive diet in IBSHow to build up your tolerance to fibre Digestive enzymes in IBS Correction: around 1h 9m, I misspeak and say 30 different foods a day, I meant a week! Support the Pod! We couldn’t make this podcast happen without the support of our amazing listeners…I love hearing your feedback on these episodes to be sure to join the conversation on our instagram@theallsortspod@desireenielsenrd@jess_nourishesIf you love this episode, please share it with your friends and family, or take a minute to rate, review or subscribe on your favourite podcast app. We appreciate EVERY. SINGLE. LISTEN
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