Send a text In this inspiring episode of the IBS Nutrition Podcast, dietitian Jessie Wong sits down with Lauren, a former client who struggled with both IBS and microscopic colitis, a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. After years of symptoms like diarrhea, urgency, bloating, and food anxiety, Lauren found lasting relief through the IBS Freedom Program. You'll hear how Lauren went from trying elimination diets, food fear, and naturopathic treatments (SIBO Protocol & herbal supplements) to working with GI specialists and dietitians who finally helped her get the right diagnosis. With expert guidance, personalized food tracking, and targeted reintroductions, she’s now symptom-free — and no longer fears leaving the house. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔️ Lauren’s experience navigating IBS, microscopic colitis (IBD), and SIBO ✔️ Why restrictive elimination diets and herbal supplements weren’t the solution ✔️ How food tracking and journaling revealed hidden triggers ✔️ The difference between raw vs. cooked onions and garlic for IBS symptoms ✔️ How the IBS Freedom Program restored her food freedom and quality of life ✔️ Lifestyle tools that reduced anxiety, improved bowel habits, and stopped flare-ups ✔️ Lauren’s advice for people with IBS who feel stuck after years of guesswork Timestamps: [00:00] Intro & IBS Freedom Program details [03:03] Microscopic colitis diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis [06:36] GI appointment frustration and lack of support [07:35] What made the IBS Freedom Program different [10:24] Food challenges and safe reintroduction [13:37] Why you shouldn’t cut FODMAPs forever [15:42] Lifestyle challenges that helped reduce IBS anxiety [18:17] Cutting back on supplements safely [21:16] Lauren’s advice: be patient, work with professionals [21:46] 1-year transformation: from stuck at home to symptom-free Get our help: 🌟 Join IBS Freedom Program - https://ibsdietitian.com/group-program/ 👩🏻⚕️ Make an appointment https://ibsdietitian.com/1-1-appointments/ 🖥️ Affordable IBS Self-Paced Course https://ibsdietitian.com/ibs-freedom/ 🔔 Stay Connected & Get More Support 📷 Follow us on Instagram: @ibs.dietitian 💬 Join our Facebook Community: IBS Support For Women Free Resources: 🖥️ Free IBS Relief Masterclass: https://ibsdietitian.com/masterclass 📋 Free Symptom Tracker – Start tracking your symptoms today: https://poopedia.org/resources 🔗 Download your FREE Low FODMAP Starter Guide (grocery list, meal plan, and food swaps): https://ibsdietitian.com/resources/