Banish the Bloat: A Dietitian's Take on IBS, Gut Health & Fasting with Michelle Keaughran

2026-07-19

If you've ever Googled "gut health" and come away more confused than when you started, this episode is for you.

We sit down with accredited dietitian Michelle Keaughran, founder of The Digestion Co. and an IBS specialist, to separate nutrition facts from fiction.

Living with celiac disease herself, Michelle combines evidence-based advice with lived experience to help you better understand your gut, without unnecessary food rules or restrictive diets.

In this episode, we cover:

What gut health actually means and the signs your gut may need attention.The differences between IBS, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.Why stress and the gut-brain connection play a bigger role than you might think.The truth about gluten, intermittent fasting, the carnivore diet and the Low FODMAP diet.Simple strategies to reduce bloating, improve constipation and support healthy digestion.Why regular meals, fibre, hydration and quality of life matter more than chasing nutrition trends.

Whether you're struggling with bloating, digestive issues or simply feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice online, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based tips to help you feel your best, while still enjoying the foods you love.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Michelle
07:02 Celiac Disease Explained
09:24 Gut Health Misinformation15:41 Chocolate and Food Rules17:07 Restriction and IBS Cycle20:14 Bloating Relief Tools25:02 Low FODMAP Basics31:02 Quality of Life Nutrition33:28 Gluten Myths and Sensitivity36:24 Low FODMAP Gluten Options37:56 Wheat vs Onion Garlic Link39:20 Bristol Stool Chart Basics41:22 Bowel Frequency and Constipation43:09 Red Flags and GP Visits43:59 Constipation Fixes47:25 Fiber Targets and Types50:58 Gut Health and Skin53:00 Fermented Foods and Yogurt55:37 Gut Myths: Carnivore and Fasting01:00:31 Wrap Up

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