Gut Confidence

Ever taken your supplements every night and wondered why you don’t feel any different? The problem might not be you. It might be the form of the nutrient in the bottle.

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, health coach Janelle Caruano explains why not all supplements are created equal, and why grabbing whatever is on the shelf can leave you spending money on nutrients your body barely uses. Janelle breaks down how digestion and absorption affect what your body actually benefits from.

Using magnesium as the main example, Janelle explains why magnesium oxide is only absorbed at about 4%, and why it can still be helpful for constipation. She also shares why this matters for anyone with IBS-D, where some magnesium forms can make loose stools worse.

In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why the form of a supplement matters as much as the nutrient itself ✔ How magnesium oxide compares to gentler forms like magnesium glycinate ✔ Why iron and vitamin D work differently depending on their form and how you take them ✔ How your digestion affects what your body actually absorbs ✔ Three simple steps to read a supplement label and ask better questions

If you’re a busy mom who has been guessing in the vitamin aisle, this episode will help you stop wasting money and start choosing supplements with confidence.

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Topics covered: supplement absorption, magnesium oxide vs magnesium glycinate, best form of magnesium, nutrient absorption and digestion, iron bisglycinate, vitamin D absorption, IBS-D and supplements, gut health for working moms, professional-grade supplements

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

Have you been told you have IBS, but nothing you try actually helps? What if it’s something else going on like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)?

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, health coach Janelle Caruano breaks down why IBS is often a "diagnosis of exclusion" and why that means SIBO frequently gets missed.

You'll learn the real difference between IBS and SIBO, the symptoms that point to SIBO specifically, and why bloating, burping, and stomach pain after eating might mean more is going on than a standard IBS label suggests.

Janelle also explains the difference between conventional SIBO breath testing and the full gut testing she uses with her own clients to get real answers instead of more guessing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-What SIBO is and how it's different from IBS

-Why IBS is a "diagnosis of exclusion" and how SIBO slips through the cracks

-Common SIBO symptoms

-Conventional breath testing vs. full gut testing

-Treatment options 

Topics covered: IBS, SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, IBS misdiagnosis, gut health for working moms, bloating, gut testing, IBS vs SIBO

Learn more at drjanellecaruano.com

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

Ever tried a gut health fix that worked for your coworker, your sister-in-law, or your favorite wellness influencer to find it didn’t work to help you? 

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, health coach Janelle Caruano breaks the idea in gut health that there's one universal fix for IBS-D. Whether it's going gluten-free, trying the latest supplement trend, or jumping on the intermittent fasting bandwagon, what works for one person can leave another feeling worse, and there's a real, science-backed reason why.

Janelle explains the concept of bio-individuality and why busy working moms with IBS-D need a personalized approach to gut health instead of copying someone else's protocol. You'll learn:

• Differences between people that explain why one gut health fix can work for some and not others

• The one reflection question to ask yourself to start identifying your own gut triggers

• Why "it worked for me" isn't always helpful advice when it comes to gut health

If you're a busy professional mom tired of chasing quick fixes that don't work for your body, this episode will help you stop guessing and start understanding what your gut actually needs.

Visit drjanellecaruano.com/the-ibs-d-workday-confidence-method to learn more about the IBS-D Workday Confidence Method.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

Why Detoxing Could Be Making Your Gut Worse (Not Better) | Gut Confidence Podcast

Thinking about trying a detox for your IBS or gut health issues? Wait — listen to this first.

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, host Janelle Caruano breaks down why jumping into a detox, cleanse, or "gut reset" without the right prep can actually make bloating, fatigue, and irregular bathroom habits worse for busy working moms with IBS-D.

You'll learn the two things every detox program should check before you start. If you’re someone who’s tried a detox in the past and felt worse, this episode explains what might really be going on.

Perfect for working moms managing IBS and gut health struggles who want real answers and not another trendy cleanse. 

Ready to figure out what your gut actually needs before starting a detox or cleanse program? Visit drjanellecaruano.com/the-ibs-d-workday-confidence-method to learn more about the IBS-D Workday Confidence Method.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, host Janelle Caruano breaks down why so many busy moms are stuck guessing at "safe" foods, mapping out bathrooms, and living around their gut instead of healing it.

You've had blood work. Maybe even a colonoscopy or endoscopy. But seeing your gut isn't the same as knowing what's actually living inside it, and there's one kind of test almost nobody ever mentions.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why guessing at "problem foods" keeps IBS-D and gut symptoms stuck on repeat
• The real difference between a colonoscopy and something most people have never heard of
• A simple story that explains why one test might matter just as much as your bloodwork
• What's actually possible once you stop guessing and start looking

If you're ready to finally get real answers about your gut health, this episode is for you.

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

For years, Janelle Caruano was convinced the only answer to her gut symptoms was finding the "problem food." But one simple realization completely changed the way she looked at digestion, and honestly, she couldn't believe I had overlooked it for so long.

If you're a busy professional mom dealing with IBS and unpredictable digestion, this episode may challenge something you've never thought to question before.

Together, we'll explore:

• The simple habit that most people overlook every single day during mealtime and how it affects the gut

• A small challenge you can try for your gut at your very next meal that may surprise you

Sometimes the missing piece isn't another supplement, another elimination diet, or another list of foods to avoid. Sometimes it's something you've been doing every day without even realizing it.

Follow the Gut Confidence Podcast for practical solutions that help you spend less time distracted by your gut and more time living your life with confidence.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

You're eating the salad. Drinking the smoothie. Reading labels. Choosing the healthier option whenever you can.

So why are you still dealing with bloating, urgency, diarrhea, stomach gurgles, unpredictable digestion and other IBS-D symptoms?

In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, Janelle Caruano challenges one of the biggest assumptions in the gut health world: that eating healthy automatically means your gut will feel better.

What if the problem isn't your willpower? What if it isn't the food itself? What if there's a missing piece nobody has looked at yet?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why some of the healthiest foods can leave you feeling worse instead of better

• The overlooked reason your digestion may feel unpredictable even when you're doing "everything right"

• A hidden piece of the gut health puzzle that most women with IBS-D symptoms never hear about

If you've ever found yourself wondering why your friend can eat anything she wants while you're carrying extra clothes "just in case," this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the answer isn't another elimination diet, another supplement, or another restriction.

Sometimes the answer is looking deeper.

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

It wasn't the gluten-free muffin or the bland chicken and rice.

You wake up already feeling behind. Coffee becomes breakfast. Lunch happens while answering emails. The afternoon is a blur of meetings, deadlines, kids, errands, and trying to keep all the balls in the air. Then your gut starts acting up again.

You're searching for the nearest bathroom before 9 AM for the fifth time, and you're carrying extra clothes "just in case." You're lying awake at night trying to figure out what food betrayed you this time. Sound familiar?

In this first episode of the newly rebranded Gut Confidence Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked reasons IBS-D-related symptoms may refuse to calm down: your schedule.

Not because stress is "all in your head" or because you're doing anything wrong, but because your body was never designed to live in constant go mode.

We'll explore why rushing through meals, skipping meals, running on caffeine, overbooking your schedule, and pushing through exhaustion can show up as urgency, diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, and unpredictable digestion. Most importantly, you'll walk away with a completely different question to ask yourself when symptoms flare.

If you're a busy professional mom who's exhausted from trying diets, probiotics, supplements, food elimination, and still feeling trapped by your gut, this episode is for you. Because sometimes your gut isn't asking for another restriction. Sometimes it's asking for a different pace.

Follow Gut Confidence for practical conversations that help you spend less time worrying about bathrooms and more time living your life with confidence.

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

In this episode, Janelle Caruano is excited to officially introduce the podcast and share the story behind the rebranding from Health, Happiness & Wholeness to Gut Confidence.

You’ll hear why this shift matters, what’s staying the same, and how this new direction is even more aligned with her mission to help busy professional moms struggling with IBS-D-related symptoms feel focused and confident at work again without worrying about urgent trips to the bathroom.

She also shares a personal story that began as feeling chaotic and overwhelming but completely transformed into peace. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on:

• Why gut symptoms can feel like constant mental clutter

• How stress and environment impact your focus and well-being

• What “gut confidence” really means in everyday life

This podcast is short, practical, and designed to fit into your busy schedule, so you can get real support without overwhelm.

Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health, diet, or lifestyle.

If you’re dealing with irritable bowels with urgent diarrhea and have been prescribed an antidepressant or considered taking one, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Janelle Caruano breaks down why medications like SSRIs (fluoxetine and escitalopram) and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, desipramine) are commonly prescribed for irritable bowels with diarrhea—and what you need to know before taking them.

You’ll learn:

• Why antidepressants are used for irritable gut and urgency with diarrhea

• How the gut-brain connection influences diarrhea symptoms

• The most common side effects (like dry mouth, fatigue, constipation, nausea, and more)

• Why some people feel like they’re “trading one symptom for another”

• A simple analogy to understand what’s really happening in the body

• A natural, root-cause perspective on calming the gut without relying only on medication

If you’ve ever felt anxious about leaving the house, sitting through meetings, or wondering where the nearest bathroom is—this episode will give you a new way to think about your symptoms.

This is especially helpful for busy professionals who want to improve gut health, reduce diarrhea urgency, and feel more in control of their body, without unwanted side effects.

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.