Traveling with IBS-D: Catherine's Story of Food Freedom After 17 Years

For 17 years, unpredictable bowels kept Catherine from picnics, dinners out, and travel. Then she took her life back, all the way to a 10-day trip to London. In today's episode (audio only), we cover: ✅ What finally made Catherine reach out after 17 years of IBS-D and three gastroenterologists ✅ The biggest changes she made, from rethinking fiber to understanding the gut-brain connection ✅ How she prepared for traveling with IBS so her gut and mind stayed calm ✅ Her message to anyone whose world is shrinking because of their gut — ⏳TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome, and why IBS-D can feel so unpredictable 02:13 Meet Catherine, Gut Harmony Method client 02:58 What brings Catherine joy 03:59 17 years of bowel issues and what led her to reach out 06:37 Why working with a dietitian felt right 08:31 Why individualized support mattered 10:33 Biggest changes: fiber and the gut-brain connection 12:09 The nervous system and digestion 13:27 Gut-brain tools: sleep, rest, and recognizing patterns 15:08 What the small group calls added 16:43 The plant-diversity count and bringing foods back 18:07 Feeling isolated with IBS, and how common it is 20:14 The 10-day trip to London 21:47 How Catherine prepared 24:24 Words of encouragement 26:35 Would You Rather: IBS edition 30:29 Final thoughts — 👤 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Catherine Catherine is a grandmother, avid organic gardener, and recent graduate of my 6-month Gut Harmony Method coaching program. After 17 years of unpredictable IBS-D, she shares what changed for her and how she now travels and socializes with more confidence. — RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: Join FREE Training: How to Heal Your IBS Without Staying on a Lifelong Low FODMAP Diet: https://gutfitnutrition.com/heal-ibs-... 🚀 Want to join Gut Harmony Method® & take control of your IBS? Apply for 1:1 Coaching: https://gutfitnutrition.com/apply 📌 Get 15% off FODZYME with code LEIGHMEROTTO_RD: https://partners.fodzyme.com/LEIGHMER... — CONNECT WITH ME: Freebies: https://www.gutfitnutrition.com/freebies Instagram:   / leighmerotto_rd   #GutHealth #IBS #LowFodmapDiet #IBSDiet #IBSD