In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz to break down the real drivers behind IBS and why it's not a one size fits all condition. You'll learn how symptoms are often tied to deeper imbalances rather than a single diagnosis. They also uncover why common treatments fail for so many people.

You'll discover the hidden role of gut infections, food sensitivities, and digestive dysfunction in triggering IBS symptoms. Dr. Wentz explains how issues like parasites, dysbiosis, and low stomach acid can quietly disrupt your system. This conversation opens the door to identifying what's actually causing your symptoms.

They also walk through practical strategies to start healing your gut naturally, from elimination diets to targeted nutrients and testing. You'll learn where to begin, what to look for, and how to avoid common mistakes. At the same time, there's more beneath the surface that could change how you approach gut health altogether.

In This Episode:

00:00 IBS Not Always SIBO

00:21 Meet Dr Isabella Wentz

01:29 Host IBS Journey

03:30 Sponsor Sleep Protein

06:15 Isabella IBS to Hashimotos

10:16 What IBS Is

12:39 Conventional Treatments Limits

15:09 IBS Types And Symptoms

16:18 DIG IT Root Causes

20:36 Where To Start Testing

23:40 Parasites And Giardia

25:00 Host Elimination Diet Story

27:22 Izabella Personal Triggers

30:14 Stomach Acid Defense

32:40 Natural H. Pylori Protocols

34:47 Blasto Treatment Options

36:12 Constipation Quick Fixes

37:35 Ileocecal Massage Tips

40:20 Fiber Tolerance Paradox

42:34 Personalizing Fiber Intake

47:33 Thiamine And Stomach Acid

52:16 Nutrient Testing For IBS

54:13 Diarrhea Relief Strategies

57:35 Book Wrap Up

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"Most IBS cases aren't random. There's usually a root cause you can identify and address.

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