Digestible is a program designed to empower IBS sufferers by addressing the root cause of their symptoms: the brain-gut connection. Using science-backed, bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises, Digestible helps users identify their unique symptom triggers and apply proven strategies to change how the brain influences digestion and pain perception. Our innovative approach, Brain-Gut Regulation (BGR), helps users find relief without restrictive diets, medications, or invasive treatments. Digestible offers a personalized, expert-guided program that makes healing simple, effective, and sustainable.

The Digestible program is based on the well-established connection between the brain and gut, often referred to as the gut-brain axis. Research shows that psychological factors like stress, anxiety, personality traits, and emotions play a significant role in the development and persistence of IBS. While diet and medication tend to be first line treatments for IBS, these do not address the psychosocial factors that can play into the onset and perpetuation of IBS symptoms. The standard diet for IBS, the Low FODMAP diet, has shown small effect size in studies . Also, no single drug has been proven to consistently address the full spectrum of IBS symptoms (Jailwala et al., 2000). Stress can influence gut function, altering motility and pain perception (Stasi et al., 2012). Additionally, stressful events from childhood have been identified as a risk factor for developing IBS later in life (Zhu et al., 2014). However, research also suggests that developing stress resilience strategies and emotional processing skills can help reverse these effects (Peter et al., 2018; Thakur et al., 2017). Digestible integrates evidence-based mind-body techniques, including psychoeducation, relaxation, meditation, mindfulness, Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. By addressing the root psychological factors of IBS, Digestible empowers individuals with IBS to regulate their brain-gut connection and find lasting relief from symptoms. Sources: Mazaheri, M. (2015). Difficulties in emotion regulation and mindfulness in psychological and somatic symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders. Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.17795/ijpbs-954 Muscatello, M. R. A., Bruno, A., Mento, C., Pandolfo, G., & Zoccali, R. A. (2016). Personality traits and emotional patterns in irritable bowel syndrome. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 22(28), 6402. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i28.6402 Shafiei, F., Dehghani, M., Lavasani, F. F., Manouchehri, M., & Mokhtare, M. (2024). Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial examining improvements in emotion regulation, defense mechanisms, quality of life, and ibs symptoms. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1293150 Shah, K., Ramos-Garcia, M., Bhavsar, J., & Lehrer, P. (2019). Mind-body treatments of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms: An updated meta-analysis. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 128, 103462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2019.103462 ‌ Stasi, C., Rosselli, M., Bellini, M., Laffi, G., & Milani, S. (2012). Altered neuro-endocrine–immune pathways in the irritable bowel syndrome: the top-down and the bottom-up model. Journal of Gastroenterology, 47(11), 1177-1185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00535-012-0627-7 Thakur ER, Holmes HJ, Lockhart NA, Carty JN, Ziadni MS, Doherty HK, Lackner JM, Schubiner H, Lumley MA. Emotional awareness and expression training improves irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2017 Dec;29(12):10.1111/nmo.13143. doi: 10.1111/nmo.13143. Epub 2017 Jun 22. PMID: 28643436; PMCID: PMC5690851. Zhu, X., Chen, W., Zhu, X., & Shen, Y. (2014). A cross-sectional study of risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome in children 8–13 years of age in suzhou, china. Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2014, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/198461

IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common condition characterized by recurring episodes of abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Although not part of the diagnostic criteria, bloating, nausea, feelings of incomplete evacuation, and urgency are also commonly reported. It’s estimated that IBS affects around 1 in 10 people worldwide and symptoms can range from mild to severe. IBS is diagnosed by a doctor after it is determined that there is nothing physically wrong in the body that can explain the symptoms. IBS is an issue where the gut is not functioning normally. Despite what you may have been told, your IBS is likely not caused by the foods you eat and there are things you can do to reduce or eliminate your symptoms.

Research shows that conditions like IBS, GERD, and functional dyspepsia are disorders of the brain-gut connection. For most IBS sufferers, symptoms are rooted in how the brain communicates with the gut. When the brain perceives a threat, it activates the stress response, disrupting digestion and increasing pain sensitivity. For those who’ve experienced significant stress, they may develop a heightened stress that is chronically activated. Essentially the brain can become "wired" overreact to everyday stimuli and causing pain and digestive issues. Restrictive diets, like Low-FODMAP, can reduce symptom triggers by limiting gas-producing foods, but they don’t address the brain’s role in perpetuating symptoms. Digestible tackles this root cause by leveraging neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself—to change how the brain and gut interact.

Most IBS treatments focus solely on the gut—relying on medications, supplements, or restrictive diets in an attempt to alter digestion. While these approaches may offer temporary relief for some, they often fall short and leave many feeling frustrated and stuck in the constant cycle of "managing" their symptoms. New research shows that IBS is a disorder of the brain-gut connection. This is why Digestible was created, to treat root causes of IBS in the brain. Digestible is a groundbreaking program that takes a completely different approach, targeting the root cause of IBS related to stress, emotions, and personality traits. By leveraging neuroscience and psychological research, Digestible provides personalized lessons to help you understand your unique symptom triggers, and evidence-based practices to start feeling better. Utilizing the brain’s ability to rewire itself (known as neuroplasticity), Digestible helps you change the signals the brain sends to the gut, so pain and digestive issues can fade away.

You can download Digestible for free and access the first few modules to see if it might be a good fit for you. To unlock the full program, the pricing is $149/year. By signing up for the program, you will gain access to personalized daily lessons and practices, as well as our Community Support Group on Facebook.

Everyone’s healing journey is unique, and there’s no universal timeline for feeling better. The key is to focus on progress rather than perfection. Letting go of the pressure to “heal quickly” can reduce stress and create the space your mind and body need to recover at their own pace. Many individuals have experienced significant relief through these methods, and the more consistently you practice, the greater the benefits tend to be. Remember, healing isn’t a race—it’s a journey. Why not take the first step and see what’s possible for you?

Absolutely. Your brain is capable of change, no matter how long you’ve had IBS. Through neuroplasticity, Digestible helps you rewire the brain-gut connection to improve your symptoms and start feeling better.

If you’ve tested positive for SIBO (via breath test) or food intolerances (via IgG blood test), keep in mind that these tests often have high false-positive rates, especially in the absence of other diseases affecting digestion. Talk to your doctor to see if Digestible may be a good addition to your treatment plan.

Digestible is specifically designed for disorders of brain-gut interaction, such as IBS. While it’s not specifically designed for inflammatory conditions like IBD, those who experience IBS in addition to their IBD symptoms may be a good fit for this program. Consult your doctor to determine if Digestible could be beneficial for you.

Digestible subscribers also have access to the Digestible Support Group on Facebook. Our Facebook Community is a source for support, encouragement, and advice from others on their healing journey. If you need technical support, you can submit a message on the Profile > Submit Feedback screen within the app or email support@digestibleapp.com.