193 - Period Poos, IBS & Digestive Health with Chelsea McCallum

Have you experienced period poos? In this episode, I am joined by Chelsea McCallum (https://www.instagram.com/ibs_dietitian/) to talk about all things period poos and IBS. It’s no coincidence that our poo consistency and bathroom urgency happens at the same time as our periods and Chelsea is here to explain why. In this episode: * What IBS is and how to know if you have it (7:35) * Signs you may have IBS (11:40) * How digestive health impacts our menstrual cycle (13:50) * Cyclical eating tips for a healthy gut during menstruation (16:55) * Supporting gut irritability when menstruating (22:44 ) * The difference between pre and probiotics for gut health (26:18) * How to look after your gut (32:19) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema