Beyond Bathroom Blues
Beyond Bathroom Blues
Welcome to Beyond Bathroom Blues, a podcast for men living with IBS.
Hosted by CharlieJeane, a Registered Dietitian (RD), Sports Nutritionist (MSc), and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist — alongside Glenn, an Army veteran who has lived with IBS since 2003, the show brings together professional expertise and real-life experience.
Our aim is to meet men where they are on their IBS journey and provide calm, practical insight to help them better understand their symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and regain a sense of control.
Inside each episode, CharlieJeane shares over 12 years of experience supporting men with IBS, while Glenn offers perspective from managing symptoms day-to-day in real life, alongside the mindset shifts that support long-term IBS management.
Together, we focus on clarity over confusion, understanding over guesswork, and sustainable strategies — rather than quick fixes.
Disclaimer:
The content shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP, physician, or qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something heard on this podcast. Use of the information provided is at your own discretion and risk.
Episodes
111 episodes
S3E111. Quick Fire: What Every Entrepreneur With IBS Needs To Say
Running a business with IBS is hard enough. But staying silent about it with the people you work closest with? That makes everything harder.In this short Quick Fire, Glenn cuts straight to the point — what to say to your business partner...
S3E110. Quick Fire: What To Tell Your Boss About Your IBS
Most men with IBS say nothing to their boss.They manage it alone, make excuses, and hope nobody notices. But silence has a cost — to your performance, your reputation, and your peace of mind.In this five-minute Quick Take, Glenn g...
S3E109. The IBS Conversation No Man Wants To Have (But Every Man Needs To)
There's a conversation most men with IBS never have.Not with their boss. Not with their teammates. Not with the people they work alongside every day.Because when you're a man and your gut is falling apart, the last thing you want ...
S3E108. Why Your Gut Reacts the Second You Eat (It's Not What You Think)
You eat something. Within minutes your gut kicks off — bloating, cramps, straight to the bathroom.So you cut that food out. Then it happens again. And again. Before long you've got a list of foods as long as your arm and you're still suf...
S3E107. Can You Ever Live a Normal Life With IBS?
One of the biggest questions men ask when dealing with IBS is this:“Can I ever go back to living a normal life?”When symptoms keep showing up, routines change, and confidence takes a hit, it’s easy to feel like this might j...
S3E106. Why IBS Flare-Ups Seem Random Episode
One of the most frustrating things about IBS is when symptoms seem to flare up for no clear reason.One week everything feels manageable… the next your gut suddenly reacts again.In this episode of Beyond Bathroom Blues, Gl...
S3E105: IBS… Or Something More Serious? How To Tell
One of the biggest fears people with IBS have is this question:“What if it’s not IBS?”In this episode of Beyond Bathroom Blues, Glenn breaks down how IBS is typically identified, the difference between common IBS s...
S3E104: The IBS Q&A Every Man Needs to Hear (Live Replay)
In this episode of Beyond Bathroom Blues, Glenn shares the full replay of a recent live IBS Q&A session and what unfolded was bigger than expected.What started as a straightforward question-and-answer session quickly turned into a de...
S3E103. Are $300 Gut Microbiome Tests Worth It? The Evidence and the Risks
Thinking about spending $300+ on a gut microbiome test for your IBS?On the surface, they look scientific.Personalised.Precise.Scores. Traffic lights. AI-driven insights.It feels like someone has finally decoded ...
S3E102. Why IBS Isn’t Just About Food (And What Most Men Miss)
Most men with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) spend years trying to fix their symptoms by changing what they eat.Cutting foods. Trying new diets. Searching for the perfect plan.But eventually, many realise something important:<...
S3E101. Why Most Men With IBS Feel Older Than They Should (And How to Reverse It)
Many men with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) quietly notice something beyond gut symptoms…They feel older.Lower energy. Less resilience. Less confidence. Less edge.Not because of age, but because IBS slowly drains physical ...
S3E100.Winners Always Quit (Quitters Never Win): The IBS Trap Keeping Men Stuck
If you’ve been stuck in the IBS cycle of, flare-ups, food fear, random supplements, and constant guessing; this episode will hit home.Glenn shares a powerful idea he heard from Myron Golden:“Winners always quit… and quitters ne...
S3E99.Don’t See Your Doctor for IBS Until You Do These 11 Things
Don’t See Your Doctor for IBS Until You Do These 11 ThingsIf you’re dealing with IBS symptoms and finally thinking about seeing your doctor, there’s something most men get wrong…They show up unprepared.And that often...
S3E98. How to Explain IBS to Your Wife or Girlfriend (So She Gets It)
If you’re a man with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), one of the hardest parts isn’t just the symptoms — it’s explaining it to your wife or girlfriend without feeling embarrassed, weak, or like you’re making excuses.In this episode, we br...
S3E97. Creatine Causing IBS Symptoms? What to Check First
If you’ve started creatine and noticed bloating, discomfort, or gut symptoms… don’t panic — and don’t automatically blame creatine either.In this episode, Registered Dietitian CharlieJeane breaks down a safer, more intelligent way to tro...
S3E96. I'm 48, Here’s What I Wish I’d Done at 30 to Fix My IBS
If you’re a man living with IBS and you’re trying to “tough it out” or fix it through random diet cuts… this episode is for you.I’m 48, I’ve lived with IBS for years, and in this episode I share 10 things I genuinely wish I’d done at ...
S3E95. The Dangerous Vitamin C Myth in IBS
"Vitamin C is a huge IBS trigger". But is that really true?In today's episode CharlieJeane spills the beans on vitamin C and IBS symptoms, and why blindly following it can backfire far beyond IBS... and steer you towards the scurv...
S3E94. The Small Health Choices That Quietly Catch Up With Men
In this conversation, Glenn and CharlieJeane explore how small, everyday health choices — often dismissed as harmless — can quietly shape a man’s long-term wellbeing and quality of life.From food habits and ultra-processed foods, to alco...
S3E93. IBS And Alcohol: The Perfect Storm?
In this episode, CharlieJeane cuts through the noise and look at what alcohol actually does to the gut, why some people with IBS react badly while others don’t, and what the science and guidelines really say.You’ll also hear why Dry Janu...
S3E92. January Isn’t the Problem — Here’s What Actually Messes With IBS
If your IBS feels worse in January, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.Many men with IBS notice an increase in symptoms like bloating, urgency, cramps, or discomfort at the start of the year. In this episode, Glenn explains why ...
S3E91. 5 Secrets You Need To Know About Gluten Free Diets and IBS
Have you ever wondered whether you should avoid gluten to manage your IBS?Or maybe you’ve seen people on socials going gluten free for IBS and thought, Hmm, should I be doing that as well?Or maybe you’ve already s...
S2E90. Do You Really Have IBS? How Men Can Get a Faster, Clearer Diagnosis in 2026
Have you been told you have IBS…but deep down you’re not 100% convinced?You’re not alone.Many men start a new year stuck in diagnostic limbo — unsure whether their IBS diagnosis is accurate, incomplete, or missing something...
S2E89. 8 IBS Mistakes Most Men Make (And Regret Later)
Trying to get control of your IBS but feel like nothing’s working?You’re not broken — but there’s a good chance you’re making one (or more) of the same mistakes most men make when trying to manage IBS.In this episode, Charl...
S2E88. 7 Moves That Make 2026 the Year You Beat IBS (Not Just Cope With It)
Most men enter a new year hoping their IBS will calm down…but hope isn’t a strategy — and it never delivers change.If you want 2026 to be the year your gut stops running your life, you need more than information — you nee...
S2E87. The Hidden Gut Trigger Everyone Gets Wrong
If your gut kicks off within minutes of eating, you’ll want to hear this.Today, CharlieJeane breaks down the hidden gut mechanism that tricks men with IBS (and plenty of so-called IBS gurus and "experts") into blaming the wron...