Who this is for
You've been diagnosed with IBS. You've maybe tried the Low FODMAP diet, tried the supplements, taken Imodium 'just in case'.
Some days are better than others, but you're still planning your entire life around toilet access.
The panic before meetings. The constant scanning for bathrooms. The deciding whether to eat based on where you'll be two hours from now.
Does that sound familiar?
Things my clients regularly say when they contact me:
"I called in sick again this morning and I could hear how annoyed my manager was at me not coming into work again"
"I had to leave a meeting today to rush to the bathroom. It worries me what my colleagues think about me"
"I don't eat breakfast before work as I'm scared I'll have an upset tummy on the train and won't be able to get to the loo"
"I got offered a promotion but I had to turn it down as it means more meetings and an overnight stay once a month"
"I have to keep a change of clothes in my car, just in case. I'm so embarrassed"
"Everyone went out for a team lunch and I made up an excuse not to go. I'm worried they will exclude me soon"
"I am a teacher and can't leave the classroom to get to the loo. I'm so anxious and stressed all of the time"
"I hate having to use the loos at work, there is hardly any privacy. I end up feeling 'icky' all day"
The real issue
IBS that's driven by anxiety doesn't live in your gut alone. It lives in the feedback loop between your brain and your digestive system.
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When your nervous system stays locked in threat mode, your gut becomes hypersensitive. Normal foods trigger symptoms. Stress makes everything worse. Your body can't regulate itself properly.
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That's why changing what you eat only helps so much. You're not addressing what's keeping the whole system active.
What my clients say
I’d lived with IBS for over 20 years and honestly thought this was just my life now. Within a few sessions, the constant urgency eased, my stomach stopped ruling my day, and I finally felt safe leaving the house again. The biggest change wasn’t just my gut, it was my confidence. I feel like I’ve got my life back.
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(Testimonial shared with permission. Stock photo used)
Melanie, Birmingham