For the season 1 finale, I wanted to get the perspective of someone who has stood in these SIBO shoes many times and found a silver (intestinal) lining. In today's episode, Rebecca Coomes is sharing her powerful patient story, from getting through cervical cancer, to managing endometriosis, to finding balance despite a chronic case of SIBO.

Rebecca is a fellow podcaster (go listen to her show, The Healthy Gut!), cookbook author, and coach. She has dealt with more than her fair share of health issues, and has learned a lot in the process about what it takes to tackle chronic illness without it taking over your life. We talk a lot about mindset in this episode, learning to tune into your body, focusing on what matters most, and maintaining a generous spirit when everything feels like it's being taken away from you.

For those of you who have been asking for a patients' perspective, more information on endometriosis, and living with chronic SIBO, this episode is for you.

A quick taste of what we'll cover:

• Rebecca's health history from C-section baby to today and everything gut-related in between
• Why lesions caused by endometriosis can lead to SIBO
• How to prevent surgical adhesions from messing with your organs
• Diet and lifestyle choices that can help combat the autoimmune component of endo
• Rebecca's experience with hormonal birth control and and what she wishes she'd known when she was 23 about endometriosis
• Lifestyle, mindset and stress reduction strategies for the chronic SIBO case
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to get rid of SIBO
• How to find your joy when dealing with chronic illness
• And so much more...

Resources, mentions and notes:

• Rebecca's podcast and website, The Healthy Gut
• Rebecca's interview with Alyssa Tait on visceral mobilization
• More on the bi-phasic diet
• More on hormonal birth control and SIBO
• Rebecca's SIBO meal planner download
• Phoebe's Meal Prep Like a Pro E-book
• Join the SIBO Made Simple Facebook Community Page
• Subscribe to receive a free download of the episode transcript

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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, or treatment. The information discussed is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or professional care.