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What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You

What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You

A Deep Dive into IBS, Microbiome Health, and the Gut-Brain Connection

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Sarah Ann Macklin
Jun 24, 2025
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In the world of health advice, few topics feel as overwhelming — or as personal — as gut health. We’re bombarded with recommendations: take this test, follow that diet, eliminate these foods, try those supplements. And yet, for so many, the core questions remain unanswered.

Why does my digestion feel unpredictable?
Why do bloating, fatigue, or brain fog linger despite my best efforts?
How can I make sense of what my body is trying to tell me — and what will actually help?

These are the questions that shaped the conversation behind tomorrow’s IBS Masterclass episode — and this newsletter distills that rich, complex dialogue into something clear, grounded, and human.

Drawing on insights from leading gastroenterologists, neuroscientists, and gut-brain researchers, this is a chance to step away from quick fixes and get to the heart of what true gut health means — and why it matters not just for digestion, but for mood, immunity, metabolism, and overall well-being.

If you’ve felt lost in the noise or frustrated by your body’s signals, this is for you.


IBS: The Hidden Epidemic We Don’t Talk About Enough

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common, yet misunderstood, chronic health conditions.

“IBS isn’t a single disease. It’s a constellation of symptoms and imbalances, woven together by the threads of our gut, brain, and environment.”

Let’s ground ourselves in the facts:

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