What Actually Is IBS? The Girl's Guide to Guts

This episode is sponsored by AirDoctor. - AirDoctor - Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and **use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off** ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. IBS symptoms in women are often dismissed. Could your gut be telling you something you've been overlooking? What is IBS and how is it unique from IBD?  Women experience dramatic gut changes due to hormonal change. How do you know if you’re just tolerating constipation, diarrhea or have something with causation that is treatable?  If you're ready to stop guessing and start understanding IBS symptoms in women, today’s guest is here to share her personal experience. A conversation you don’t want to miss. **My Guest:** **Chloe Melas** is an award-winning journalist and on-air correspondent who over her 17-year career worked for NBC News, appearing across TODAY, NBC Nightly News, and NBC News Now.  **Questions We Answer in This Episode:** - *\[00:05:00]* Are Bloating, Constipation, and Digestive Discomfort Really Normal in Midlife? - *\[00:06:30]* How Long Can You Tolerate Digestive Symptoms Before Seeking Help? - *\[00:08:20]* What's the Difference Between IBS and IBD? - *\[00:12:11]* How Do You Know If It's IBS or Something That Needs Medical Attention? - *\[00:13:25]* How Do Food Triggers, Stress, and Everyday Life Affect Gut Symptoms? - *\[00:19:34]* Why Might Women Experience More Digestive Issues Than Men? - *\[00:24:51]* What Can Stool Testing and Better Self-Advocacy Teach You About Gut Health? **Connect with Chloe:** - Book - The Girl’s Guide to Guts - Instagram - @chloemelas - LinkedIn - Chloe Melas **Connect with Flipping 50:** - Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders - Instagram - @Flipping50TV - YouTube - @Flipping50TV - More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way **Other Episodes You Might Like:** - Previous Episode - Does Heavy Outperform Moderate In Building Muscle After 50 - Next Episode - **Do You Need Extra Leucine To Build Muscle After 50?** - More Like This - The Menopause Gut: Hidden Reasons Symptoms Happen Exercise Won’t Fix **Resources:** - **Work with Debra with an** Ultimate Assessment - **Flipping 50 App on** iOS App Store **&** Google Play - **Questions / Contact Debra on** Instagram **or** Facebook Group - **FLIP Menopause program -** Join the next live cohort - **Flipping 50 Master class -** Choose your session here Get the full episode Show Notes HERE.