The Healthy Gut

By Rebecca Coomes

Presented by Rebecca Coomes, The Healthy Gut Podcast discusses all aspects of gut health, with a particular focus on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. It features interviews with a wide range

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September 08, 2025Pelvic tightness, pelvic pain and SIBO with Dr Meg Withers | Ep. 104
Osteopath Dr Meg Withers shares the role the pelvic floor muscles play in SIBO and how bodywork can be beneficial for symptom management for both conditions.

In today’s episode

Pelvic tightness: what causes it, what you can do about it, and how this can impact the function of the gut
How your position on the toilet can impact your ability to poo (and what you can use from your home)
Guidelines for toilet positioning (and what positions can make things worse)
The role of breath work and the pelvic floor muscles (and how they can help you poo) and specific breath work exercises to help when you’re constipated
Why clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth impacts your pelvic floor muscles
The role of body work in your SIBO treatment protocol
The impact prior surgeries (ie. c-section, appendectomy, gall bladder removal) can have on your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
Is it ever too late to start getting bodywork treatment
The correlation between SIBO and endometriosis and the role body work has in the management of both conditions
The importance of working at your own pace when it comes to body work
The type of practitioner who can provide the correct body work and key search terms to type into Google to find someone locally

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aAwQAcoMEhk

Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

Squatty potty toilet stool
The Osteopathic Pelvic Hub
The Pelvic Health Institute of Australia
Gut and Pelvic Health Osteo IG account

Learn more about Rebecca Coomes and The Healthy Gut:

The Healthy Gut Website
Membership Program
1-1 Consultations
SIBO Cookbooks
SIBO Meal Plans
SIBO Masterclasses

Connect with us on our socials!
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Pinterest

The information in this podcast is for information purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider to discuss your personal healthcare requirements or treatment plan. Listening to the information in this podcast does not create a physician-patient relationship.
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March 02, 2025Healthy gut, healthy weight with Sandra Tenge | Ep. 103
Naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist Sandra Tenge joins Rebecca Coomes on The Healthy Gut Podcast to discuss why your gut health can impact your weight and what you can do about it. Commonly, people with SIBO either experience undesired weight loss or gains, which can be incredibly frustrating. Sandra discusses why having a healthy gut equals having a healthy weight and what you can do if you don't currently experience this.

IN TODAY'S EPISODE

Why your bowel transit time can impact your gut health and weight
What the optimal transit time actually is
The role of microbiome analysis in achieving a healthy weight
Understanding hormonal imbalances in weight changes
What excess fat around your middle can tell you about your hormones
Why stress can impact your weight
Daily, weekly, monthly and annual self care activities
What your food cravings can tell you about your nutrient deficiencies
What tests we should be considering and how they should inform supplementation
Whether we should be addressing gut health or weight first
The psychological aspect of gut health and weight

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dWvwn_OMkGs

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

Healthy weight check list (members-only content. Not a member? Join here!)
The Healthy Gut Membership Program
Nerva App: Gut directed hypnotherapy
Microbiome testing podcast interview with Dr Jason Hawrelak

Learn more about Rebecca Coomes and The Healthy Gut:

The Healthy Gut Website
Membership Program
1-1 Consultations
SIBO Cookbooks
SIBO Meal Plans
SIBO Masterclasses

Connect with us on our socials!
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Pinterest

The information in this podcast is for information purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider to discuss your personal healthcare requirements or treatment plan. Listening to the information in this podcast does not create a physician-patient relationship.

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September 05, 2022SIBO Bi Phasic Diet Update with Dr Nirala Jacobi | Ep. 102
Rebecca is joined by Dr Nirala Jacobi, creator of the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet. Dr Jacobi has just released an updated version of the diet protocol which they discuss. They review what’s new and the broader range of foods that SIBO patients can now enjoy.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

The role of the diet in the overall scheme of SIBO treatment and recovery. Can diet alone cause or treat SIBO?
An overview of the updates made to the Bi Phasic Diet and whether the type of SIBO you have determines the diet you follow
When to incorporate the treatment protocol if following the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet
How to manage food reintroduction when a patient reacts to everything
How to use the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet if a patient relapses and what Phase they should go back to, and how important is diet in preventing a relapse?
Should we incorporate meal spacing and intermittent fasting with the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet?
Understanding the mini-course which is now available with the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet eBook
The launch of the SIBO supplement shop

Watch the video podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/SPJmFXK8Eoc

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Get the updated SIBO Bi Phasic Diet and mini-course
SIBO Bi Phasic supplement shop
SIBO Cookbooks
SIBO Meal Plans
Sign up to The Healthy Gut Podcast membership for free
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October 19, 2020Is SIBO real with Dr Allison Siebecker | Ep. 101
Rebecca is joined by Dr Allison Siebecker to answer the big question: is SIBO real? Dr Siebecker is passionate about improving practitioner and patient education and shares her exciting news about her brand new programs as well as the news that hydrogen sulphide SIBO testing is now available in the US.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
Is SIBO real?
What can you do if your doctor does not believe in SIBO or want to test you for it?
How can we educate our doctor or practitioner about SIBO?
What is Dr Allison Siebecker’s new courses for patients and practitioners?
How can you now get tested for hydrogen sulphide SIBO?
What are the newest research projects from Dr Pimentel and his research group?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
SIBO Practitioner Course by Dr Allison Siebecker
SIBO Patient Course by Dr Allison Siebecker
Trio-Smart Breath Test for Hydrogen Sulphide SIBO
Sign up to Dr Allison Siebecker’s newsletter
Watch Rebecca’s vlog of her 14 days on the Elemental Diet
Listen to Hydrogen Dominant SIBO podcast with Dr Allison Siebecker | Ep. 83
Listen to Methane Dominant SIBO podcast with Dr Allison Siebecker | Ep. 84

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October 12, 2020What is a SIBO diet with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 100
On today’s podcast, Rebecca celebrates her 100th episode of The Healthy Gut Podcast. She explores what is a SIBO diet (and what it isn’t) and the various diets that can be followed by a SIBO patient. She also discusses why some people shouldn’t follow a SIBO diet and what you should do with your nutrition after your SIBO treatment.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
What is a SIBO diet?
What diets have been designed specifically for SIBO patients?
What other diets can be followed by SIBO patients?
Why is diet alone not enough to treat SIBO?
The pros and cons of the SIBO diets
How to eat before, during, after treatment?
Why should you consider getting tested for other food intolerances and allergies?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Join our Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week Challenge
Book a SIBO coaching session with Rebecca Coomes
Download the Plant-Based Food Tracker
Download the Food and Mood Diary
Read the best SIBO diet plan blog
Listen to Hydrogen Dominant SIBO podcast with Dr Allison Siebecker
Listen to Methane Dominant SIBO podcast with Dr Allison Siebecker
Listen to SIBO Food Intolerances podcast with Sandra Tenge
Listen to Eating Disorders and SIBO podcast with Diane Ryan
Listen to Fast Tract Diet podcast with Dr Norm Robillard
Listen to Real Life Story: Before and After SIBO podcast with Lezahlee Patrick
SIBO Specific Food Guide
SIBO Bi Phasic Diet
Low Fermentation Diet
Fast Tract Diet
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October 05, 2020Real life story: Before and after SIBO with Lezahlee Patrick | Ep. 99
Rebecca is joined by Lezahlee Patrick who shares what life was like with SIBO, before and after treatment and coaching sessions with Rebecca. Lezahlee signed up for 1:1 SIBO Coaching Sessions with Rebecca as she felt she needed extra support to help her feel great again. Today, Lezahlee is vastly improved from where she was and shares her story with SIBO in the hope it gives others motivation and inspiration to keep working at their health.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
What life was like with SIBO before and after treatment?
What events lead to Lezahlee feeling sick and realising her health had declined?
What life was like for Lezahlee before she realised she had SIBO?
The challenges she faced when dealing with SIBO
Why she sought the 1:1 SIBO Coaching Sessions with Rebecca Coomes and how it helped her continued recovery?
How long it took Lezahlee to feel better?
What life looks like for her today (after SIBO treatment) vs when she started healing her gut (before SIBO treatment)?
How Lezahlee is now reintroducing foods such as onion and garlic back into her diet?
Lezahlee’s words of wisdom and advice for other SIBOers who are just starting out on their recovery

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Visit The Healthy Gut website
Check out my SIBO Cookbooks
Check out my Meal Plans
Check out my SIBO Cooking Classes
Watch my SIBO Cooking Show
Book a coaching session with Rebecca Coomes
Visit The Biome Clinic website
Visit Nirala Jacobi’s website
Check out the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet
Listen to the podcast on SIBO Food Intolerance with Sandra Tenge

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September 28, 2020Why does SIBO relapse and what you can do about it with Rebecca Coomes | Ep 98
For many SIBO patients, relapse is a common occurrence. In fact, 66% of all SIBO patients will experience at least one relapse in their lifetime. Today, Rebecca discusses why SIBO relapse occurs, what causes it and what you can do about it to either prevent it, or prolong the period between relapses.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
Why do 66% of all SIBO patients relapse with SIBO?
What are the common causes of a relapse?
What can be done to prevent a SIBO relapse from occurring?
What can you do to help manage the psychological aspects of a SIBO relapse?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Watch The Health Gut YouTube Channel
Listen to the podcast on Adhesions with Larry and Belinda Wurn
Listen to the podcast on Visceral Mobilisation Therapy with Alyssa Tait
Listen to the podcast on Migrating Motor Complex with Dr Allison Siebecker
Sign up to the Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week Challenge
Visit Dr Allison Siebecker’s website
Visit Clear Passage Physical Therapy website
Visit Alyssa Tait’s website
Visit The Barral Institute
Book a 1:1 Coaching Session with Rebecca
Listen to Rebecca’s podcasts

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September 21, 2020SIBO Food Intolerances with Sandra Tenge | Ep. 97
Today, I’m joined by Sandra Tenge, a naturopath, nutritionist and herbalist. We discuss the differences between SIBO food intolerances, food sensitivities and food allergies. For many SIBOers, they can feel nervous when it comes to reintroducing foods after following a restricted SIBO diet, so we delve into the best way to approach that and more.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
What is the difference between a SIBO food intolerance, sensitivity and allergy?
What tests can you do to determine if you have any?
What the best thing to do when you’re having a reaction to food?
What's the best way to reintroduce a food after not eating it for a while?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Watch The Health Gut YouTube Channel
Check out the SIBO Specific Food Guide
Check out the SIBO Bi Phasic Diet
Check out the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Elimination Diet Guidebook

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September 14, 2020Living with SIBO with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 96
Want to learn to live well with SIBO and beyond? In today’s episode, I’m joined by some of my members of the 5 week challenge program who talk about what it was like to complete the program and how it helped them.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
What prompted them to join the Living Well with SIBO: 5 Week Challenge?
What are their reasons for signing up and joining the program?
What are the key highlights that they take away from doing the 5 Week Challenge?
What would they say to someone who’s considering participating in another round of the 5 Week Challenge?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Join the next round of the Living Well With SIBO: 5 Week Challenge
The Healthy Gut YouTube Channel
Book a 1:1 Coaching Session with Rebecca
Connect with naturopath Natalie Cruttenden
Listen to the podcast on Introducing The Living Well with SIBO: 5-Week Challenge with Rebecca Coomes | Ep. 91

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September 07, 2020Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit with Shivan Sarna | Ep. 95
Want to learn more about your microbiome? The Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit is on now! This free online event hosted by Shivan Sarna is running between 7 September to 13 September to help SIBOers like you understand the importance and function of your microbiome and learn some cutting-edge developments from leading researchers. You can sign up to start watching the summit here >

I asked the host of the Summit, Shivan Sarna to join me on The Healthy Gut Podcast to share more info about the summit. She is a gut health advocate and the creator of SIBO SOS® and the Digestion SOS™ documentary series. We discuss everything about the upcoming Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit, the groundbreaking research on the microbiome by Dr Mark Pimentel and much more.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE
What is the Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit?
The groundbreaking research on the microbiome by Dr Mark Pimentel
What do you get when you sign up to the Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit?
Exciting pre-launch of Shivan Sarna's new book “Healing SIBO”

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S PODCAST
Gut and Microbiome Rescue Summit
SIBO SOS Facebook Community
1:1 Coaching Session with Rebecca Coomes
SIBO Cookbooks

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