5. Bloating, Gut Issues, IBS & Women’s Health Explained with Gut Dietitian Ellen Kesling

In this women’s health podcast episode, Women’s Health Physiotherapist Heidi is joined by women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling, founder of My Dietitian Clinic, to unpack the connection between gut health, pelvic health, hormones, stress, and overall wellbeing.If you experience bloating, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms, constipation, bowel urgency, pelvic pain, bladder urgency, hormonal symptoms, or struggle with weight loss and diet culture, this episode helps break down the gut-body connection, weight loss in a practical and easy-to-understand way.In this episode, we explore• the connection between gut health, pelvic health, and the nervous system • how bloating, constipation, IBS, and bowel dysfunction can influence pelvic pain and bladder symptoms • the gut-brain connection and how stress impacts digestion • FODMAPs, food sensitivities, and how to safely identify trigger foods • practical strategies to improve digestion and support gut health • healthy and sustainable approaches to weight loss without diet culture • the role of strength training, protein, hormones, and metabolism across different stages of life including perimenopause, menopause, post natal seasons • common myths around detoxes, colonics, fasting, and OzempicStay connectedIf you’re wanting to understand your body more deeply and start applying this to your own life that feels clear and supportive, you can explore:• Your Free Pelvic Floor Essentials Guide → HERE• Your Free Bladder Leaking and Core Weakness Guide → HERE• Read health blog posts or Work 1:1 with me → HEREYou can follow along for more conversations and education here: • Instagram • Facebook If you’re wanting any future topics or questions unpacked, email me HERE titled “Podcast topic”. I tailor these episodes to you. Connect with our guest — Ellen KeslingYou can connect with women’s health dietitian Ellen Kesling here:• Instagram → @dietitianellenkesling• TikTok → @dietitianellenkesling• Website → mydietitianclinic.com • Email → [email protected] & ShareFollow the podcast and share it with a woman who may need to hear this. Episodes will drop fortnightly Tuesdays DisclaimerThis podcast is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice. Please consult your health professional for support specific to you.