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
S3E102. Why IBS Isn’t Just About Food (And What Most Men Miss)
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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:
IBS isn’t just about food.
In this episode, Glenn explains why focusing only on diet often keeps men stuck in a cycle of confusion, restriction, and frustration — and what actually helps break that cycle.
You’ll learn:
• Why IBS symptoms aren’t always caused by the last thing you ate
• How stress, routine, sleep, and nervous system state affect gut health
• Why constantly changing diets can make symptoms feel more unpredictable
• The key shift that helps men regain confidence and stability
• How to stop reacting to IBS and start understanding it properly
This episode is about clarity, not quick fixes.
If you’re tired of guessing, over-restricting, and feeling controlled by your gut, this will help you see IBS in a different way — and take the first step toward real control.
Follow the podcast for weekly episodes helping men understand IBS, reduce symptoms, and take back control of their health and their life.
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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