Beyond Bathroom Blues

S3E117. Is It Just IBS? Real Talk on Military Performance, Cancer Fears, and Charlatans

Lads, it is time for an absolute reality check. Navigating your health as a high-performing man dealing with chronic gut issues is a total minefield. Between the professional pressure of career performance, the quiet anxiety of a worst-case health scare, and a multi-million dollar industry of unverified internet "gurus" trying to sell you unscientific protocols, it is incredibly easy to feel stuck. In fact, statistics show that thousands of men are actively being misled by unregistered practitioners every single day, leaving them in worse shape than when they started. In this episode of Beyond Bathroom Blues, the gloves are completely off. Glenn shares the raw operational reality of how he managed severe IBS while serving as a Senior Warrant Officer and RSM—leading over 600 personnel and managing millions in assets under extreme stress. In this briefing, we cover: * The RSM Protocol: The brutal truth about managing severe IBS under extreme operational military stress while leading hundreds of soldiers. * Is It IBS or Bowel Cancer? A fast, serious, and critical breakdown of the warning signs and red flags every man needs to know. * Exposing the Guru Grift: An army vet reality check on why fake health practitioners and unverified online coaches are making your symptoms worse. * The Performance Strategy: How to stop hiding your symptoms and start building a clinical protocol that actually protects your career and lifestyle. Essential Resources for Listeners: * Watch the video instead, click HERE.  [https://www.youtube.com/live/L0wdSdAgVVc?si=BEAtyiGmAjLyRFEf] * Download the 11 Steps to a accurate IBS diagnosis, click here, it's 100% FREE.  [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/11secrets] * Subscribe/follow to the Channel: Ensure you never miss a weekly briefing by subscribing on your preferred podcast platform. About Your Hosts: * Glenn Cooke-Winchurch (WO1, Ret.) brings military-grade discipline, leadership experience under intense operational pressure, and a veteran’s perspective on high-performance living. * CharlieJeane (RD, 2 x MSc Sports Nutrition & CBH) provides the rigorous clinical science, evidence-based data, and professional dietary protocols to master your gut for good. If you found this briefing valuable, please take 60 seconds to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps us get this no-nonsense advice out to more men who are fighting this battle in silence. Men’s IBS Mastery® [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/] - IBS relief for men. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk

S3E116. The Creatine Protocol: 6 Clinical Rules for Gut-Safe Gains

Look, the "Creatine Dash" is a total mood killer. 🏃‍♂️💨 I (Glenn CW) have been there—spending more time scanning for the exits at the gym than actually hitting the weights. Most guys just quit, and they leave the most effective muscle-builder and brain on the planet, on the shelf. But you don’t have to. CharlieJeane finally sat down to audit the actual science. Turns out, it’s rarely the creatine itself—it’s usually just a few simple, tactical mistakes in how we’re taking it. 🧪 In this clinical briefing, we’re sharing the 6-point audit we use for our high-performance clients. We move past the generic "fitness influencer" advice to look at the biological reality of dose volume, formulation triggers, and why "tanning" 20g at once is a tactical disaster for your gut. You aren't broken—your protocol is. New to the Podcast? Who We Are: Men’s IBS Mastery bridges the gap between military-grade discipline and clinical science. We help men full stop. Specifically, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders, move from "bathroom blues" to boardroom dominance. If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it helps us reach more men who need to hear this message. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead, click here and hop over to our YouTube channel.  [https://youtu.be/v-bAGkBIZbQ] Men’s IBS Mastery® [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/] - IBS relief for men. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk

S3E115. The Creatine Lie: Why Your Gut Actually Hates Your Pre-Workout (Not the Supplement)

You’re hitting the gym to build a body that matches your ambition, but your gut hits the "abort" button every time you take creatine. You’ve been told it’s the supplement’s fault. It’s not. As a Registered Dietitian with an MSc in Sports Nutrition, I see men quit the most effective muscle-builder in the world because of simple, fixable mistakes. Today, we fix your protocol so you can get the gains without the bathroom dash. In this weeks podcast, we dive into: Creatine dosage for IBS-D and IBS-C (and IBS-mixed)  The science made simple so you understand creatine.  Why high-performance athletes need batch-tested formulations. Stop guessing. Start mastering. This is the evidence-based approach to male gut health and athletic performance. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead, click here.  [https://youtu.be/sI7eJQBBS-c] 🎥 For more on creatine and the gut, click here.  [https://youtu.be/4Z3LMfGMVVM] Men’s IBS Mastery® [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/] - IBS relief for men. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk

S3E114. Alcohol, Injuries and IBS

In this podcast, former RSM Glenn Cooke-Winchurch explains two issues he faced in the Army with IBS.  Glenn shares some valuable life lessons that you can learn from to increase your energy and minimise symptoms. In less then 5 minutes, you will learn how alcohol and Injuries can impact your life, IBS and career. 🎥 Prefer to watch, click here.  [https://youtu.be/Y4qbX0dRmKI] 🎥 Full video of Glenns 6 life lessons here. [https://youtu.be/bnir0AZT8y8] Men’s IBS Mastery® [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/] - IBS relief for men. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk

S3E113. Quick Fire: Why Gut Tests Are Failing You

Before you spend another penny on a gut microbiome test — listen to this. Most men with IBS are being sold something that qualified doctors, gastroenterologists, and registered dietitians don't use or trust. There's a reason for that. CharlieJeane breaks it down in under 3 minutes. No waffle. Just the truth. 🎥 Prefer to watch instead, click here. [https://youtu.be/lnQU1rgtBS8] 🎥 Full episode click here. [https://youtu.be/fONkj0L9EV0]  Men’s IBS Mastery® [https://www.mensibsmastery.com/] - IBS relief for men. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Users should never disregard or delay seeking professional medical or mental health advice because of something they have heard on this podcast or seen on the website. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is solely at the user’s own risk