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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 26 MIN

17: Morning Habits — What to Do First Thing for IBS & Bloating Relief

from The GutFit Nutrition Podcast · host Leigh Merotto, Dietitian | IBS, Gut Health and Fitness Expert

Starting your day with intentional habits that support your gut and nervous system is key to bloat relief, managing IBS symptoms and a healthy bowel routine!If you’re ready to support digestion by reducing cognitive overwhelm and setting your gut up for success (with routines you’ll actually stick to), this episode is for you!⏱️ Chapters: (0:00) — Welcome + why your morning matters for gut health(1:17) — How your first hour impacts IBS and bloating(2:44) — Starting with mindful wake-ups(4:17) — Screen-free mornings: the #1 habit to try(7:02) — Hydration before caffeine(8:52) — Sunlight for gut-brain connection and sleep(11:54) — Gentle morning movement for digestion(13:54) — Warm drinks to stimulate bowel movements(15:38) — Creating a gut-friendly bathroom space(18:17) — Building a blood-sugar-balancing breakfast(21:17) — How to fit it all in (realistic timeframes)(22:15) — The “ABC” approach to morning routines(24:56) — My personal essentials — rain or shine(25:56) — Key takeaway: protect your first hour—👩🏻‍💻 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️📌 Sleep Cycle App📌5 Types of Wealth📌 Squatty Potty—✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠If the GutFit Nutrition Podcast is giving you value - helped your digestion and fitness, made you rethink how you approach your gut health, please consider leaving a review! 🎧 If you have questions for my listener Q & A episodes, you can submit them here, or send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. See you soon!

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