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.
Beyond Bathroom Blues
S2E84. “My Bowel Cancer Scare: The Strange Symptoms That Nearly Got Missed”
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Most men shrug off gut issues.
We call it “just IBS”, blame stress, or pretend it’ll fade on its own.
But sometimes the body is whispering something far more serious — and if you miss it, you risk everything.
In this powerful Movember Special, Glenn opens up about the bowel cancer scare that blindsided him — and the strange symptoms that almost went unnoticed.
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
- The weird early signs of bowel and colon cancer most men ignore
- How cancer symptoms can look identical to IBS
- The exact moment Glenn realised something wasn’t right
- What happened during testing, diagnosis, and the treatment process
- The crucial red flags you should NEVER brush off
- How to know when your symptoms mean “act now, not later”
This isn’t a scare tactic.
It’s a wake-up call.
Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if caught early — yet too many men get diagnosed far too late because they misread the signs.
If you’re a man over 30, or you love one, this episode is essential.
It might be the most important thing you listen to this Movember.
Your gut is talking.
Make sure you’re listening.
Further reading & resources, click below:
- Bowel cancer symptoms (Macmillan)
- Colon cancer early signs (Mayo Clinic)
- NHS guide to bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk