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Ep 69: How She Went From IBS, Bloating, Constipation, and Elevated Thyroid Antibodies to Bloat-Free, Regular BMs and Dropping Thyroid Antibodies 500 Points

April 24, 2026 · 41 min

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If you've been told "it's just IBS"… but you're still dealing with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivities, fatigue, and Hashimoto's symptoms — this episode is for you.

In this client case study episode, I'm breaking down exactly how we helped one of our clients go from 10 years of chronic digestive issues to feeling like a completely different person in just four months.

She came to us with:

→ constipation + overflow diarrhea

→ reacting to almost every food

→ chronic bloating

→ low iron + low vitamin D

→ elevated thyroid antibodies

→ fatigue, weight gain, and constant frustration

By the end of working together:

- daily bowel movements

- no more bloating

- food freedom

- significantly more energy

- thyroid antibodies dropped by over 500 points

This is what happens when you stop treating symptoms… and start addressing the true root cause.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
  • Why IBS is often just a label — not a real root cause answer
  • How Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism are deeply connected to gut health
  • Why low stomach acid can lead to bloating, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies
  • The connection between bile flow, liver health, and thyroid function
  • Why food sensitivities are often a digestive function issue — not a food issue
  • How chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation suppress digestion
  • Why random supplements and elimination diets often fail
  • The 4-phase process we use to restore gut health at the root cause level

LINKS:
  • Save your seat for my FREE 3 Phase Good Gut Formula Masterclass on 4/29!
  • Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE
  • Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free!
  • Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off
  • Listen to Episode 6 - Q&A with Team HAN: SIBO, mold toxicity, histamine overload & more
  • Listen to Episode 37 - Client Case Study: From IBS, Bloating + Food Sensitivities to Pain-free Digestion & Tolerating More Foods
  • Listen to Episode 66 - The Most Overlooked Causes of Chronic Digestive Issues

CONNECT WITH HANNAH:

Instagram | Website

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