Beyond Bathroom Blues
Beyond Bathroom Blues
Welcome to Beyond Bathroom Blues, a podcast for men living with IBS.
Hosted by CharlieJeane, a Registered Dietitian (RD), Sports Nutritionist (MSc), and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist — alongside Glenn, an Army veteran who has lived with IBS since 2003, the show brings together professional expertise and real-life experience.
Our aim is to meet men where they are on their IBS journey and provide calm, practical insight to help them better understand their symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and regain a sense of control.
Inside each episode, CharlieJeane shares over 12 years of experience supporting men with IBS, while Glenn offers perspective from managing symptoms day-to-day in real life, alongside the mindset shifts that support long-term IBS management.
Together, we focus on clarity over confusion, understanding over guesswork, and sustainable strategies — rather than quick fixes.
Disclaimer:
The content shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP, physician, or qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of something heard on this podcast. Use of the information provided is at your own discretion and risk.
Episodes
99 episodes
S3E99.Don’t See Your Doctor for IBS Until You Do These 11 Things
Don’t See Your Doctor for IBS Until You Do These 11 ThingsIf you’re dealing with IBS symptoms and finally thinking about seeing your doctor, there’s something most men get wrong…They show up unprepared.And that often...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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16:11
S3E98. How to Explain IBS to Your Wife or Girlfriend (So She Gets It)
If you’re a man with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), one of the hardest parts isn’t just the symptoms — it’s explaining it to your wife or girlfriend without feeling embarrassed, weak, or like you’re making excuses.In this episode, we br...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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10:06
S3E97. Creatine Causing IBS Symptoms? What to Check First
If you’ve started creatine and noticed bloating, discomfort, or gut symptoms… don’t panic — and don’t automatically blame creatine either.In this episode, Registered Dietitian CharlieJeane breaks down a safer, more intelligent way to tro...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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19:19
S3E96. I'm 48, Here’s What I Wish I’d Done at 30 to Fix My IBS
If you’re a man living with IBS and you’re trying to “tough it out” or fix it through random diet cuts… this episode is for you.I’m 48, I’ve lived with IBS for years, and in this episode I share 10 things I genuinely wish I’d done at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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22:18
S3E95. The Dangerous Vitamin C Myth in IBS
"Vitamin C is a huge IBS trigger". But is that really true?In today's episode CharlieJeane spills the beans on vitamin C and IBS symptoms, and why blindly following it can backfire far beyond IBS... and steer you towards the scurv...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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4:12
S3E94. The Small Health Choices That Quietly Catch Up With Men
In this conversation, Glenn and CharlieJeane explore how small, everyday health choices — often dismissed as harmless — can quietly shape a man’s long-term wellbeing and quality of life.From food habits and ultra-processed foods, to alco...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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41:03
S3E93. IBS And Alcohol: The Perfect Storm?
In this episode, CharlieJeane cuts through the noise and look at what alcohol actually does to the gut, why some people with IBS react badly while others don’t, and what the science and guidelines really say.You’ll also hear why Dry Janu...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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25:02
S3E92. January Isn’t the Problem — Here’s What Actually Messes With IBS
If your IBS feels worse in January, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.Many men with IBS notice an increase in symptoms like bloating, urgency, cramps, or discomfort at the start of the year. In this episode, Glenn explains why ...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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6:51
S3E91. 5 Secrets You Need To Know About Gluten Free Diets and IBS
Have you ever wondered whether you should avoid gluten to manage your IBS?Or maybe you’ve seen people on socials going gluten free for IBS and thought, Hmm, should I be doing that as well?Or maybe you’ve already s...
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Season 3
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Episode 91
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10:33
S2E90. Do You Really Have IBS? How Men Can Get a Faster, Clearer Diagnosis in 2026
Have you been told you have IBS…but deep down you’re not 100% convinced?You’re not alone.Many men start a new year stuck in diagnostic limbo — unsure whether their IBS diagnosis is accurate, incomplete, or missing something...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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17:48
S2E89. 8 IBS Mistakes Most Men Make (And Regret Later)
Trying to get control of your IBS but feel like nothing’s working?You’re not broken — but there’s a good chance you’re making one (or more) of the same mistakes most men make when trying to manage IBS.In this episode, Charl...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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14:53
S2E88. 7 Moves That Make 2026 the Year You Beat IBS (Not Just Cope With It)
Most men enter a new year hoping their IBS will calm down…but hope isn’t a strategy — and it never delivers change.If you want 2026 to be the year your gut stops running your life, you need more than information — you nee...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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27:45
S2E87. The Hidden Gut Trigger Everyone Gets Wrong
If your gut kicks off within minutes of eating, you’ll want to hear this.Today, CharlieJeane breaks down the hidden gut mechanism that tricks men with IBS (and plenty of so-called IBS gurus and "experts") into blaming the wron...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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11:41
S2E86. What Others Don't Tell You About IBS, That You NEED To Know
Most men with IBS aren’t struggling because they’re weak… They’re struggling because they’ve been given half the story.This re-released first episode pulls back the curtain on:What IBS really is (beyo...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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27:16
S2E85. “I Thought I Had IBS Beat… Until My Own Confidence Hit Me Like a Gut Punch.”
In this episode, I open up about the moment I thought I had IBS completely under control… and how my own confidence blindsided me. One moment I felt unstoppable. The next, I was being humbled by a brutal gut punch that reminded me I...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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20:23
S2E84. “My Bowel Cancer Scare: The Strange Symptoms That Nearly Got Missed”
Most men shrug off gut issues.We call it “just IBS”, blame stress, or pretend it’ll fade on its own.But sometimes the body is whispering something far more serious — and if you miss it, you risk everything.In this powerful ...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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32:59
S2E83. The Hidden Self-Talk Sabotaging Your Gut… And How Men Fix It Fast
You want your gut to calm down… You want your energy back… You want your life to feel normal again…But wanting doesn’t change a damn thing.What does change things? The micro-shif...
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35:11
S2E82. The Truth About Fake IBS
Crazily, some people still say IBS is “fake”, a “cop-out” or a “bullsh*t diagnosis”.The science says otherwise.In this episode, Charliejeane reveals what’s really going on inside your gut, why the tests don’t tell t...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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20:52
S2E81. The Hidden Reasons Most IBS Advice is Failing Men (and What Actually Works)
Most men trying to beat IBS are playing the wrong game.They’ve followed the advice. Tried the diets. Listened to the “experts.”Yet their gut is still running the show.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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35:02
S2E80. Gut Powders: Health Hero… Or Hidden Trap?
Ever been told a GUT POWDER will “fix” your digestion... only to feel worse?It’s not your fault. The supplement industry is loud, confusing, and full of science-y claims that don’t always stack up. Especially when you’...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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13:35
S2E79. Don’t Waste Your Money On Probiotics Until You’ve Heard This
Thinking of buying a probiotic? Think probiotics will sort your IBS out?Hold off, until you’ve heard this.In today's episode, Charliejeane, the Men’s IBS & Performance Dietitian, breaks down the 5 key thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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15:43
S2E78. Why IBS Could Be Killing Your Performance In The Bedroom And What To Do About It
Most men won’t talk about it.But behind closed doors, it’s destroying confidence, wrecking relationships, and leaving men feeling broken.Here’s the shocking truth: your gut could be killing your performance in more ways than one. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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20:00
S2E77. Constipation Isn’t Random: 7 Surprising Causes Every Man Should Know
Still silently battling constipation — even though you “do all the right things”? You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.For high-performing men, chronic constipation isn’t just about bowel movements... It’s about mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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20:58
S2E76. Take Back Command: The One Gut Habit Every Man Needs to Regain Control
🎙️ From Chaos to Clarity: The IBS Journal Habit That Changes EverythingSuccessful men track their goals, finances, and fitness. Why not their gut?If you’re struggling with IBS, the first step toward control is understanding...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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29:06
S2E75. Can Your Mind Really Help Your Gut? The Truth About Hypnotherapy for IBS
Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything for your IBS... every diet, every supplement, every stress hack, but your gut still kicks off?You’re not broken. Because IBS isn’t just a gut problem… it’s a gut–brain problem.For...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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10:25