Kirsten is a UK registered dietitian specializing in irritable bowel syndrome.

She is a fully trained low FODMAP dietitian and has incorporated this diet into her Take Control method for optimal results.

Before becoming a low FODMAP dietitian, Kirsten suffered with IBS herself. 

After realizing that the low FODMAP diet was only part of the answer, she developed the Take Control method which incorporates a more holistic approach to support IBS sufferers.

As someone who has been an IBS sufferer (although I manage it now) – I needed this podcast so badly several years ago so please share it with anyone you know who may benefit from listening. 

Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s show:

·      The problem with low FODMAP diets and what its missing

·      The supplements that may help (and the questions to ask before you start them) 

·      Biggest food triggers (and why they may not be the ones you think)

·      The link between stress, sleep and IBS

·      The mixed opinion topics – coffee, caffeine and fasting with IBS

Shownotes: 

Website: https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/the-ibs-dietitian

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ibsdietitian/?hl=en

This is from an upcoming episode of my other show The Lean Body Podcast for GAA Players – you can subscribe to that show below. 

Whoop is the fitness wearable that I use to track my recovery between sessions and we go through it in detail for today’s bonus podcast. Enjoy

Ronan Jones is an inter county Meath footballer. 

He is also the Marketing Manager at Whoop. 

In today’s special bonus podcast, we talk about the WHOOP fitness wearable device, how it works, who it’s for and everything you need to know about using it to take your GAA performance to the next level. 

Subscribe to my GAA podcast below: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/3o5Elb7Lw98fbkULnE3fOh

Get your WHOOP 4.0 device and one month FREE (link below) 

https://join.whoop.com/en-eu/BKF

The title explains it, I don't really have anything else to add. I will leave this episode up though so feel free to pass the link onto your family, team mates or friends. 

Click Here to get the WHOOP 4.0 device and one month for free! 

Enjoy. 

I put up a question box for this episode on my Instagram last week; and I thought it would be all weight loss or diet related questions; but I was pleasantly surprised at the range of questions for this new year Q+A. Hopefully you enjoy it as we cover some previously unexplored topics. 

1. I hear so much about sleep and how important it is, what do you recommend for someone who struggles with sleep? 01:19
2. How did you prepare for marathons, road or treadmill and did the long distance affect your joints? 17:50
3. What are your goals or new year resolutions for 2023? 24:51
4. What advice do you have for someone who struggles with low self-esteem? 30:31
5. I really struggle with anxiety when it comes to joining or going to the gym, how can I get over this? 41:12
6. Any tips on making new friends? 49:54

Shownotes: 

BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/

GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Mindset Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Brian+Keane&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

I’m taking this episode in a slightly different direction today. These are questions I use in my own annual review when setting yearly goals for myself; but I think they translate well to fitness as well.

Enjoy.

1. What am I optimising at the minute?
2. Will what I’m doing nourish or deplete me?
3. Can my current habits carry me to my desired future?
4. How can I create an environment that will make my desired change inevitable? 
5. Does the amount of attention I’m giving this match its true importance?
6. What is my true force multiplier?