2: Why SIBO Happens

In this episode, we’re diving belly-first into bloating — specifically the kind linked to SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), when bacteria (or even fungi) set up shop where they shouldn’t and start throwing a gas-producing party in your small intestine. Think: hydrogen, methane, hydrogen sulfide… and a whole lot of discomfort. We break down: - Why you might look 6 months pregnant by 6 p.m. -The sneaky triggers behind SIBO (PPIs, antibiotics, GLP-1s, stress, surgery, hormones, infections, pregnancy, endometriosis, gallbladder removal — the list goes on) - Why symptoms can look like constipation, diarrhea, reflux, early fullness, fatigue, brain fog, skin flare-ups, and even nutrient deficiencies - Common myths — including why gas doesn’t automatically mean SIBO, and why a negative breath test doesn’t always tell the whole story - Practical things you can start now: meal spacing, walking after meals, belly breathing, and avoiding food fear Most importantly, we zoom out and ask the bigger question: Why is your gut vulnerable in the first place? Because SIBO may be the smoke — but it’s not always the fire. Come curious, leave empowered — and maybe a little less bloated. Because better gut health changes everything.