# Ep 155 - Gut directed hypnotherapy with Helen Brooks Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919/ep-155-gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-helen-brooks Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919/ep-155-gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-helen-brooks.md Podcast: [Inside Knowledge for people with IBS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919) Published: 2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/inside-knowledge-for-ibs/ Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5cb4bbe3-7039-4875-86ed-ab9e4b8dfc31.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919/episodes/ep-155-gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-helen-brooks Duration seconds: 1934 ## Resource You probably know about the gut-brain axis already, but this episode brings an expert to share the next layer of knowledge on how your mind controls your digestion. This week I'm speaking to Helen Brooks, clinical hypnotherapist about gut directed hypnotherapy. We cover: What is gut directed hypnotherapy and what is it not How does it help in IBS? What you can do at home to calm the gut-brain connection About Helen Helen Brooks is a clinical hypnotherapist and the founder of The Tummy Whisperer, specialising in an evidence-based mind-body approach for IBS and disorders of gut-brain interaction. Using a unique framework that combines gut-directed hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation and mind-body work, Helen helps people reduce symptoms, rebuild trust in their body, and stop organising life around their gut. Her work focuses on supporting the systems that drive, amplify and maintain IBS symptoms, helping clients live better even when they've "tried everything." Helen works with clients internationally through her online programmes and virtual clinic. Helen's website: https://www.thetummywhisperer.co.uk If you'd like support putting the brakes on urgency and calming the gut-brain connection, explore the Gut-Brain Reset here: https://gut-brain-reset.lovable.app https://www.thetummywhisperer.co.uk/ About me Buy my book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon) Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bs Work with me 3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/ Ready for your gut reset? 🌍 I work with clients worldwide, providing remote consultations and a wealth of educational resources for IBS and SIBO. Instagram - @goodnessme_nutrition The information in this podca… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919/episodes/ep-155-gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-helen-brooks/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-knowledge-for-people-with-ibs-6372919/ep-155-gut-directed-hypnotherapy-with-helen-brooks.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.