Bonnie Wisener, RHN - Shift Nutrition and Wellness

04/19/2026

What is IBS?!⁠
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Cramping, urgency, bloating and gas. All hallmarks of the infamous IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. While we are becoming more medically aware of this syndrome each day, we do know that IBS is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder in which your gut becomes more sensitive and the muscles of your digestive system have abnormal contractions that affect your bowel movements. IBS is diagnosed based on symptoms, since there is nothing wrong with the actual structure of your bowel, but rather with how it is working. ⁠
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The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) reports that approximately 2 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders. To put this number in perspective, heart disease, which is one of the leading causes of death, reportedly affects 1.3 million Canadians each year.⁠
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Did you know that April is IBS AWARENESS MONTH?⁠
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Spreading awareness will not only help those suffering get the information they need and the help they deserve but it will also encourage more discussion of something that in the past has been quite a taboo subject. 💩⁠
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Unfortunately, it is still far too common for people with IBS to have difficulty accessing the advice and support that they need. Fortunately diagnosis is becoming more succinct and more evidence based treatment options are increasing in availability. ⁠
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So let’s talk 💩! ⁠
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Time to normalize this conversation so people can stop feeling alone and misunderstood. ⁠
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Follow for informative and actionable advice to help you better understand all of the tools available to you to help you manage and resolve your IBS. ⁠
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⁠I help women figure out how to eat and live to encourage improved digestive function and eliminate IBS symptoms.

Click the link in my profile to register for my FREE IBS Breakthrough workshop!

Also - read the first comment for a really surprising fact about IBS !

Have you been able to find reliable help for your IBS?

04/16/2026

Veronique was diagnosed with SIBO 5 years ago. Antibiotics helped—for a while. But every few months, the bloating, gas, and burping came back.

She tried it all: antimicrobial protocols, elemental diet, low FODMAP. Nothing stuck.

Over time, her diet became more and more restricted—and so did her life.

When we met, she was exhausted, under-eating, and unsure what she could even tolerate anymore.

Veronique joined the Shift Your Gut Therapy group in 2022. Today, her SIBO symptoms haven’t returned. She’s had the occasional flare (hello holidays), but now she knows exactly how to get things back on track.

Her words say it best:

“I was confused about what I could eat… so I just didn’t. I lost weight, had no energy, and wasn’t sleeping. My life was shrinking.
Now I sleep 7–9 hours, eat foods I love again, travel, and feel more energetic at 44 than I did in my late 30s. I feel back in control.”

✨ It didn’t come from more restriction—it came from learning how to support her body.

If this sounds like you, it might be time for a different approach.

Book your Shift Your Gut Strategy Call and let’s map out your solution together.

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04/16/2026

We’ve all heard of establishing a supportive morning routine, but what about a p**ping routine?

It may seem silly, but setting the scene for a #2 is just as important as planning out your fiber-rich meals.

I’m not necessarily talking about lighting candles and putting on soothing music (but you can do that too!), but there are some specific things you can do to encourage better p**ps:

💦Hydrate: drink a full glass of water when you wake up to support your digestive system and keep your stools soft.

🚶Move: Be active in whatever way it feels good. Even a short stroll or gentle stretching session can activate the muscles in your digestive tract.

🧘Breathe: Deep breathing is one of the quickest ways for us to calm our nervous system, which helps your digestive system function better.

🚽Toilet Time: Sit on the toilet at the same time each morning to train yourself to p**p!

Correct Posture: Lean forward slightly, relaxing your belly while resting your feet on a stool encourages smoother p**ps.

For more tips on how to p**p more regularly, comment MOVE to receive my free constipation resource—complete with proven strategies and even a yummy’Get Moving’ smoothie recipe.

Comment MOVE below to access your free guide.

04/07/2026

Faye wrapped up her time in the Shift Your Gut Therapy group late last Spring and in a recent check in to see how she is doing I asked her what it was about this experience that shifted things for her.

Here's her response:

"One of the biggest shifts for me was realizing my gut didn’t need fixing—it needed consistent support.

Gut healing isn’t a straight path. It’s a process of learning your body, adjusting your habits, and supporting your system consistently".

What helped her most ⤵️

✔️I started scheduling support—not just reacting to symptoms
Instead of waiting for flare-ups, the program helped with structure. I started scheduling small moments into my day to actually support my digestion—through how I ate, slowed down, and followed through.

✔️ I gave my body rhythm
Regular meals, daily movement and stress regulation techniques helped stabilize the constant swings in my digestion.

✔️I stopped the all-or-nothing cycle
It wasn’t about being “on track” or “off track”—it was about showing up consistently in a way my body began to trust.

✔️ You taught me how to read my body instead of fear it.
My symptoms weren’t random—they were signals.

✔️You helped me understand the patterns, and once I did, everything started to make more sense.

✔️ I made myself a priority again.
I no longer have to schedule my life around my gut - so everything else feels easier.

💛 If this resonates, drop some love for Faye below ⤵️

And if you’re ready to feel more steady, comfortable, and in control in your body…there is a spot waiting for you in the Shift Your Gut Therapy group.

Inside Shift Your Gut Therapy Method™—a guided, step-by-step group program focused on restoring digestion through consistent daily habits, nervous system support, and foundational nutrition—this is exactly what we work on together.

👉 Comment “GUT” and I’ll send you the details ( or share this with someone you think could benefit!).

04/06/2026

Sunday Blues?

Nah… We’re more worried about Monday Poos! 💩

If you're thinking "Oh crap… it's Monday again..."
If you’ve got IBS, you know the real struggle—multiple bathroom trips, bloating, cramps, and the stress of making it through meetings without a sudden exit. 🚽

The reality? Over 70% of IBS sufferers say their symptoms interfere with daily life, with many missing work or struggling through social events. But here’s the thing—you deserve support!

✨ Let’s break the silence on IBS at work.✨

💡 Tips to manage IBS in the workplace:
✔️ Give yourself extra time in the morning ⏰
✔️ Communicate with your boss 🗣️
✔️ Explore flexible work options 💻
✔️ Manage stress levels 🧘‍♀️
✔️ Educate colleagues

Talking to your employer about IBS isn’t easy, but it’s worth it—and I can help!

Struggling with workplace challenges?

Let’s create a plan tailored to your needs!

DM me to schedule a 1:1 IBS at Work Strategy Session and take the first step toward a more manageable work life. 💙

03/26/2026

03/24/2026

📣TICKET GIVEAWAY!!!!
Toronto friends... It's GIRLS NIGHT OUT.

Win 2 FREE tickets to a screening of the documentary The M Factor 2: Before the Pause, followed by a panel discussion on perimenopause and menopause featuring:

and me!

We'll be talking openly about the real changes women experience in midlife and the support that can help make this stage of life easier to navigate.

17 March 29 | 7:00-9:30 PM
9 Al Green Theatre - Miles Nadal JCC,
Toronto

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Winner will be announced Friday, March 27th in my IG stories.

Grab your girls and join us.

03/17/2026

How is it that we can eat the same foods for YEARS…

…and then suddenly in our 40s/50s our gut is like:

“Absolutely not.” 😅

Bloating.
Constipation.
Foods that used to be fine now feel… questionable.

Or your digestion just feels… different (and hard to explain).

Most women assume:
“I guess I need to cut more foods out.”

But often, it’s not the food.

It’s that your body is going through changes that affect how digestion works—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

And when you understand that, things start to make a lot more sense.

✨ This is exactly what I’m going to be talking about in a live lunchtime conversation for midlife women this week.

We’ll walk through:
• why digestion changes in midlife
• the gut–hormone connection
• why elimination diets don’t always work
• what you can start doing differently

If your gut has been feeling “off” lately… you’re not imagining it.

👉 Comment LUNCH and I’ll send you the details or check the link in my bio to join us.