Busting Gut Health Myths with Shannon Babic

This week, Britt chats with Shannon Babic, a gut health nutritionist  who helps women revel in a bloat free life without being held down by IBS.In this episode, Shannon and Britt bust some common gut health myths. So if you have been trying to improve your digestion and gut health on your own, you might want to have a listen to make sure you're not falling for some of these common (and confusing) myths in the gut health world.Shannon and Britt give actionable steps that you can take to get started on your gut healing journey (and which steps are total myths).In this episode, they discuss;Why relying on Dr. Google perpetuates these myths (and creates more confusion) with regards to gut healthHow to focus on the grey area of gut health, and not get held up in the black and white (or all-or-nothing approach)Bloating- common, not normal (despite what you may see on TikTok)Some potential root causes of your bloatShannon and Britt discuss why it's so important to dig to the ROOT of your digestive issues, rather than managing symptoms (or eliminating trigger foods forever)Shannon dives into why gut heath issues impact more than just the gut, and other connections that gut health imbalances might have in the rest of the bodyWhy not everyone with gut imbalances benefits from a probioticShannon discusses why healing the gut takes timeBritt chats about your digestive bonfire, why it's important and what can snuff it outBritt and Shannon talk about how acid reflux is commonly rooted in an UNDERACTIVE stomach, rather than an overactive oneWhy not everyone benefits from fermented foodsShannon and Britt debunk a long-term low fodmap diet and why it is important not to eliminate trigger foods foreverIf you loved this episode, and would like to connect with Shannon, you can find her on Instagram @bewellwithshan and on her website http://www.bewellwithshan.com/. She has some amazing FREE resources, including this Beat The Bloat Guide that you should definitely check out.If you're interested in working with Britt, check out her signature 12-week Fuel your Fire Personalized Nutrition Program, where she works with you to get to the ROOT of your digestive woes !If you think you might be a good fit for this program, and you're ready to take your health into your own hands, click here to book a free discovery call.You can also sign up for Britt's weekly newsletter where she gives a weekly dose of holistic wellness inspiration.Connect with Britt 🙌🏼Currently accepting new clients all over the world: Work with me here and book a discovery call to get started.Join my weekly newsletter for digestion tips, good mood meal ideas, and wellness inspiration.Grab my FREE 7-day Stress & Anxiety Supportive Meal PlanStress-Busting 6 Month Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Meal Plan (50% off right now!)1 Month Vegetarian Meal Plan (50% off right now!!)DISCOUNTS-SAVE 15% on your Medicinal Mushrooms at Eversio Wellness with code BRITT15-SAVE 10% on Hello Joyous Skin and Beauty Products with code HOLISTICBRITTDisclaimer:The content provided in this episode of The Balance with Britt Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physici...