Welcome to our first listener Q&A Episode! This question comes from Bianca from Canada: Why does stress make my IBS and digestive symptoms worse?

This topic is super important, and fairly complex. I see the connection play out very often in my clients with digestive issues like IBS, SIBO and IBD. More often than not, they know that stress is a huge trigger for flare-ups. And when they come to me, many are often in a high-stress state due to their life commitments, work, family, etc.But also more often than not, they don’t realize how much stress is actually affecting their digestion and ability to heal from IBS.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (00:00) – Intro

• (2:30) – Why Does Stress Make My IBS Worse?
• (3:18) – The Stress-Gut Connection in IBS and Other Conditions
• (5:01) – What Happens in the Body During Stress?
• (7:04) – When Stress Becomes Harmful
• (8:40) – Cortisol, Adrenaline, and Digestion
• (10:30) – Chronic Stress and the Nervous System
• (12:20) – Gut-Brain Axis and the Vagus Nerve
• (14:15) – How Stress Impacts Gut Motility
• (16:05) – Stress-Driven Changes in Eating Habits
• (17:35) – The Gut Microbiome and Stress-Induced Dysbiosis
• (19:25) – Inflammation and Cortisol Dysfunction
• (21:40) – Long-Term Strategies for Stress Resilience
• (24:14) – Quick Stress-Relief Tools for IBS Management
• (26:43) – Final Thoughts on Managing Stress for Gut Health

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