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Heath, Happiness and Wholeness

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by Janelle Caruano | IBS-D Health Coach

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Welcome to the Gut Confidence Podcast, where busy professional working moms learn how to get through their workday without constant distractions from diarrhea, urgency, and other IBS-D symptoms. Hosted by Janelle Caruano, a certified health and wellness coach, board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist, and mom of two, this podcast shares gut health education, holistic strategies, and practical tools to help you uncover what's driving your symptoms, get real answers, and spend less time worrying about your stomach. Formerly The Health Happiness & Wholeness Podcast, now Gut Confidence.

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July 17, 2026

Episode #21: The Gut Mistake Almost Everyone Makes at Mealtime

For years, Janelle Caruano was convinced the only answer to her gut symptoms was finding the "problem food." But one simple realization completely changed the way she looked at digestion, and honestly, she couldn't believe I had overlooked it for so long.If you're a busy professional mom dealing with IBS and unpredictable digestion, this episode may challenge something you've never thought to question before.Together, we'll explore:<ul><li>The simple habit that most people overlook every single day during mealtime and how it affects the gut</li><li>A small challenge you can try for your gut at your very next meal that may surprise you</li></ul>Sometimes the missing piece isn't another supplement, another elimination diet, or another list of foods to avoid. Sometimes it's something you've been doing every day without even realizing it.Follow the Gut Confidence Podcast for practical solutions that help you spend less time distracted by your gut and more time living your life with confidence.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

June 17, 2026

Episode #20: Why Am I Still Having Gut Symptoms When I'm Eating Healthy?

You're eating the salad. Drinking the smoothie. Reading labels. Choosing the healthier option whenever you can.So why are you still dealing with bloating, urgency, diarrhea, stomach gurgles, unpredictable digestion and other IBS-D symptoms?In this episode of the Gut Confidence Podcast, Janelle Caruano challenges one of the biggest assumptions in the gut health world: that eating healthy automatically means your gut will feel better.What if the problem isn't your willpower? What if it isn't the food itself? What if there's a missing piece nobody has looked at yet?In this episode, you'll discover:• Why some of the healthiest foods can leave you feeling worse instead of better• The overlooked reason your digestion may feel unpredictable even when you're doing "everything right"• A hidden piece of the gut health puzzle that most women with IBS-D symptoms never hear aboutIf you've ever found yourself wondering why your friend can eat anything she wants while you're carrying extra clothes "just in case," this episode is for you.Because sometimes the answer isn't another elimination diet, another supplement, or another restriction.Sometimes the answer is looking deeper.Want to explore the missing pieces behind your symptoms? Visit drjanellecaruano.com and click Apply to learn more about working together.Follow the Gut Confidence Podcast so you never miss an episode and can spend less time worrying about bathrooms and more time living your life with confidence.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

June 8, 2026

Episode #19: Your Schedule Might Be Causing Your IBS-D

It wasn't the gluten-free muffin or the bland chicken and rice.You wake up already feeling behind. Coffee becomes breakfast. Lunch happens while answering emails. The afternoon is a blur of meetings, deadlines, kids, errands, and trying to keep all the balls in the air. Then your gut starts acting up again.You're searching for the nearest bathroom before 9 AM for the fifth time, and you're carrying extra clothes "just in case." You're lying awake at night trying to figure out what food betrayed you this time. Sound familiar?In this first episode of the newly rebranded Gut Confidence Podcast, we're talking about one of the most overlooked reasons IBS-D-related symptoms may refuse to calm down: your schedule.Not because stress is "all in your head" or because you're doing anything wrong, but because your body was never designed to live in constant go mode.We'll explore why rushing through meals, skipping meals, running on caffeine, overbooking your schedule, and pushing through exhaustion can show up as urgency, diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, and unpredictable digestion. Most importantly, you'll walk away with a completely different question to ask yourself when symptoms flare.If you're a busy professional mom who's exhausted from trying diets, probiotics, supplements, food elimination, and still feeling trapped by your gut, this episode is for you. Because sometimes your gut isn't asking for another restriction. Sometimes it's asking for a different pace.Follow Gut Confidence for practical conversations that help you spend less time worrying about bathrooms and more time living your life with confidence.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not acting as your healthcare provider. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

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What is Heath, Happiness and Wholeness?: Welcome to the Gut Confidence Podcast, where busy professional working moms learn how to get through their workday without constant distractions from diarrhea, urgency, and other IBS-D symptoms.

Hosted by Janelle Caruano, a certified health and wellness coach, board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist, and mom of two, this podcast shares gut health education, holistic strategies, and practical tools to help you uncover what's driving your symptoms, get real answers, and spend less time worrying about your stomach.

Formerly The Health Happiness & Wholeness Podcast, now Gut Confidence.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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