Join the IBS Proof Program
Achieve long term relief from your IBS symptoms without restrictive diets!
Don't let IBS hold you back anymore!
Popular IBS protocols may help reduce symptoms temporarily, but they are often unsustainable and fail to produce long term IBS remission.
IBS is a fancy label for an irritated gut! It effects about 10% of the population. And unfortunately, too many IBS sufferers are suffering without a practical and sustainable solutions. Both conventional and functional/holistic approaches to IBS fall flat most of the time.
The conventional approach typically doesn't provide enough support for IBS patients--many GI docs are often just happy that their is nothing more serious causing the symptoms like IBD or cancer and are almost relieved to tell patients that its "just IBS". But, beyond ruling out more serious issues, the conventional model fails to provide necessary diet and lifestyle guidance that is pivotal for beating IBS for good.
Many frustrated IBS sufferers then turn to the functional and holistic space for more support and to dig to the root cause of their IBS. I was drawn to this model as an IBS patient as well. While I connect with the core philosophy of functional medicine to find and address root causes, I rarely TRUE root causal work being practiced in this field.
Instead, functional medicine is so caught up in expensive testing that is often unvalidated, extremely restrictive diets that lead to malnutrition and supplement overload. Usually functional medicine approaches cause more harm than help to my IBS patients.
It is not uncommon for my IBS patients to feel helpless by the time they find me. They feel that they have tried many different approaches and haven't made progress. You may be feeling a bit hopeless yourself. But, there are strategies that work. There is a better way!
Many IBS protocols simply fail to provide relief long term. You are not broken--the protocols and strategies you have tried were not the right tools for long term relief. For instance, diets like low FODMAP are popular and can reduce symptoms short term, but can often lead to more issues long term like nutrient deficiencies, food fears, stress and harmful microbiome changes.
I created the IBS Proof Plan Program to provide you with the right tools for long term relief. This 10 week program walks you through a step by step process toward long term IBS relief. This program focuses primarily on addressing the root cause of IBS: gut brain axis dysfunction. Strategies that repair the connection between the gut and the brain will lead to long term IBS success!
Does your life revolve around managing your IBS symptoms?
Imagine what life would be like if IBS was not in the picture.
You know that IBS freedom exists, but you are not sure how to address your root causes. You have tried many strategies without much success so you are feeling discouraged. You may wonder...will I have these symptoms forever?
Imagine feeling confident in your IBS strategies. Not second guessing the foods that you are eating or the supplements that you are taken.
Imagine the peace you will feel knowing what you are addressing the root cause of IBS and not band aiding symptoms.
Imagine having the support of an expert--no more confusion from differing opinions online or providers with limited IBS experience.
Imagine the freedom of not worrying about IBS relapse. Imagine being able to trust your gut and know it will do it's job.
Imagine a tribe of other IBS warriors that can help support you through your IBS journey.
It IS possible to find long term relief from IBS. You don't have to deal with IBS forever. I am here to show you how to find long term IBS relief.
Hi, I'm Amy Hollenkamp, MS, RD
I am a fun loving and quirky dietitian, podcaster (the IBS Freedom podcast) and former blogger at the SIBO Diaries. I have a passion for helping IBS sufferers find long term relief from their gut symptoms.
As a former IBS sufferer myself, I know first hand how debilitating IBS can be to your overall health and well being.
When I had IBS, I was the perfect patient. I followed my practitioners protocols to a tee. I went on a very restrictive SIBO diet for months and took multiple rounds of both herbal and pharmaceutical antibiotics.
These interventions gave me some relief at first, but overtime I started to develop new and worsening symptoms. I was so frustrated. I started to lose hope and believed that I would have IBS forever.
I decided I wasn't going to go down without a fight, so I spent years becoming a IBS expert. I knew in my heart that I could solve my IBS if I could just figure out how to address my root causes.
I made many mistakes in my own IBS journey that I want to prevent you from making. I didn't progress until I ditched the restrictive diets and aggressive clearing protocols for a root focused approach.
As a practitioner, I use a root cause approach with my one-on-one clients to help them achieve long term relief from their IBS and SIBO. I designed the IBS Proof Plan Program because I saw a need for a root based online program that provided practical and sustainable long term solutions for IBS I am thrilled that I get to help and support more people through their IBS journeys
INTRODUCING: THE IBS Proof Plan
Break free from chronic IBS
Discover the step by step program that provides practical and sustainable tools to help you conquer your IBS for good without restrictive diets
Break Free From Chronic IBS
I designed The IBS Proof Plan Program to empower you to take your IBS into your own hands. You are not broken. Your gut likely just needs a little more TLC to help resolve it's "irritable" nature. This program provides you with all the tools to nurture and strengthen your gut-brain axis.
Are you frustrated that your IBS symptoms will not go away even with a strict diets and lots of IBS protocols?
Do you desire the freedom of a life without chronic gut symptoms holding you back?
Are you ready to take the next step toward long term IBS relief?
Have you been diagnosed with SIBO and have been unresponsive to SIBO treatments?
Then, you are definitely in the right place, friend!
Imagine what it would be like to:
- To have the knowledge to find the right diet for your body versus following a list of yes and no foods
- To stop wasting money on every "magic" bullet diet or supplement that gets thrown your way
- To have peace of mind and confidence in a root focused IBS plan.
- To spend less time and energy on diet perfection and more time on other root focused strategies
- To feel supported by a root focused tribe that can help you through your IBS journey
- To feel confident that you won't relapse
- To become your own IBS expert and not feel reliant on practitioners that don't know how to help you
- To spend less time thinking about IBS and more time getting back to your hobbies and passions
All this (and more) is possible for you when you Join the IBS Proof Plan Program
Program Details
Join by March 28th
The program will have 10 weekly modules that walk you through the IBS Proof Plan. these modules will be pre-recorded and you can listen at your leisure each week. You will continue to have access to these modules even after you have completed the program. Modules also have helpful handouts and worksheets to help you apply the lessons to your life.
Weekly Coaching Calls
Program participants will attend small group coaching calls each week where Amy will provide expert feedback and help answer your questions about the program material. These sessions help participants find clarity and execute the tools in the program. You will be able to attend 1 call each week and there will be 2 time slots to choose from. I will be meeting on Wednesdays at 3pm EST and Thursdays at 8 pm EST.
Spots are limited
I love small group sizes as it provides a great community for support but also allows for some individualized attention that can help tweak the program for your individual needs. I find that program sizes of 10-15 are optimal for group coaching. Because of limited space, spots will be first come, first serve.
What does the Process look like?
The IBS Proof Plan Roadmap
Join the 10 week program that will jump start your victory over IBS!
Here is a roadmap for the 10 weeks of the program:
Week 1: Intro to IBS--a gut brain axis disorder not a food problem. Discover why many of the common food based approaches to IBS fall short and why focusing your efforts on strategies to reboot and strengthen your gut brain axis work best.
Week 2 Mindset Matters--Discover how important your mindset is to beating IBS. Implement practical mindset tips that will help ensure success through the program.
Week 3 and Week 4: Nail your Nutrition-- Discover how to nourish your body to help optimize your digestion, motility and overall gut function. Will also discuss how to ditch food fears and reintroduce foods again. You can not beat IBS without proper nutrition. Period, end of story. Your gut brain axis needs to be nourished to function properly.
Week 5: Leveraging your Lifestyle--Discover how to optimize sleep, stress management and movement to further IBS proof your gut. Like nutrition, these other lifestyle factors are deal breakers.
Week 6: Double Down on your Digestion--Discover strategies to help you identify and support any digestive and motility insufficiencies while you are working on lifestyle factors.
Week 7: Reboot Your Brain Gut Axis--Advanced Strategies--Discover evidence based strategies that will fine tune your gut brain axis.
Week 8: Balance your Biome--Discover strategies to foster a healthy and happy microbiome. SIBO, dysbiosis and fungal overgrowths will be discussed and how best to move forward with strategies for these issues.
Week 9: Fine Tuning: Hormones, Histamine, Liver Support--oh my! Discover any other variables that may be relevant to your case that need additional support.
Week 10: Long Term Relief--What strategies make the most sense for you long term.
Who is this program for?
Who is a good fit for the IBS Proof Plan? This program is for you if:
- You struggle with bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and distension
- You have been diagnosed with SIBO, candida or other microbial disturbances
- You are looking to approach broaden your diet and conquer your food fears
- You are looking for a long term solution and sustainable solution and not a magic bullet
Inside the IBS Proof Plan Program you will find....
You'll also receive...
Discounted 1-on-1 coaching sessions
Need some more hands on support with program materials? No problem! You will receive special pricing for 1 on 1 consults with Amy when you sign up for the Program. Amy can help you with more specific recommendations to help you overcome your IBS.
What participants have to say about IBS Proof Plan:
What was the biggest benefit you have seen/experienced from what you discovered in the program?
"Probably the biggest is in adding much more diversity and now having much more freedom in what I eat. It's still in progress, and I still have food fears, but it's been a big improvement over where I started. All of the mindset tips were also very helpful to me, not just in terms of my diet but in my life. And in seeing how I limited myself with food has also made me think about how I do it other ways."
-Bridget, IBS Proof Participant
"I feel the how-to guidance on the emotional-mental side of dealing with IBS provided the greatest benefit. A less fearful and anxious attitude and approach was not only helpful psychologically, a more easy state-of-mind helps the IBS."
-Risa, IBS Proof Participant
"The biggest benefit I have experienced is better formed bowel movements and less gas. These were both achieved when I cut back on my fat and fiber intake. I'm going to continue working to support better bile flow and hope to eventually be able to maintain the better formed bowel movements and reduced gas even on a higher fat and fiber diet."
-Eric, IBS Proof Participant
"The biggest benefit I have experienced is feeling optimism. Although a lot of the shifts I have made in diet and lifestyle, specifically with nailing my nutrition, have helped me reduce symptoms, the change I am most grateful for is the mindset shift Amy encouraged by showing me that there are many ways to approach healing, and most of them are simple and cost-effective. In an alternative health space that can be overwhelmingly costly, supplement heavy, and diet restricting, finding Amy and the information she shared in this course was incredibly relieving."
Violet, IBS Proof Participant
What would you tell a friend with IBS about this program?
"I found this program after reaching a point with my doctor where she wanted me to go one direction to help with SIBO (repeating antibiotics and herbals), and it just didn't seem right given that it hadn't fully worked the first time. I didn't know what to do but felt like I needed to do something different. When I came across this course, I didn't know if it would help me or not and actually thought what I more needed was the one-on-one time with Amy instead of the course, but for financial reasons, I opted for the course. In the end, I'm really glad I went through it. I've learned a lot and made a lot of progress in directions that are important to me and my health (and have also been fun!)--adding diversity to my diet and gaining a bit of weight and also putting a renewed focus on treating myself with compassion for the things I am not able to do in the way I think I should."
-Bridget, IBS Proof Participant
"I would -- and have -- told friends and others that I have found this program to be the BEST resource for IBS sufferers. The structure of the program allows us to build on what we learn, focus on what's truly important, get our questions answered, and return to refresh or pick up things we might have missed as our situation changes."
Risa, IBS Proof Participant
"Yes i would def tell someone who is suffering cause the course really helps us understand the foundation which will solve 80 to 90% of our issues"
-Kanmani, IBS Proof Participant
"I would tell them to enroll! I would tell them Amy is a genuine, compassionate, knowledgable teacher. The program is concise, well organized, and easy to follow. I would tell them they will learn about the digestive system and all of the related aspects of life that support digestion. I would tell them they will better understand their own problems and how to better care for themselves."
-Eric, IBS Proof Participant
"This program is great because I finally have all good information in one place. I don’t need to keep googling and guessing if I’m getting accurate info. It’s taken some of the guess work out."
Christi, IBS Proof Participant
"Each module is comprehensive and easy to understand. Her recommendations are very actionable, and through questions asked during the modules and live office hours, she will help you customize the teachings to your specific case. For someone entering or already immersed in the gut-health space, I think this program is an excellent way to understand all there is to know about gut health, and figure out the best plan to support one's own."
Violet, IBS Proof Participant
Pricing Options
Group Program
$799
10 IBS Proof Modules
10 Office Hour sessions with Amy
Handouts and worksheets
Discounted one-on-one pricing
Lifetime access to the community and later iterations of the program
Frequently Asked Questions
Sometimes if can be hard to see yourself benefiting from an program. You might be thinking...it worked for others, but will it work for me?
There are 4 key factors that can help you determine if you are a great fit for the program.
- A strong desire to repair your gut is VERY important!
- You must be willing and ready to make the changes recommended in the program.
- You must prioritize long term solutions versus quick fixes. You should be root focused and not chasing another restrictive diet or magic bullet supplement.
- You must be willing to reach out for support when you are struggling, rather than giving up or quitting the program.
First, I think it is fantastic that you are working with a practitioner to conquer your IBS. Because it means you’re someone who is committed to growing. And that means your success is inevitable!
The problem I see with many popular protocols delivered by doctors and other providers is that they fail to fully address root causes of IBS.
The program can help fill in the root cause gaps that your practitioner might be missing. Many past program participants have found the program helps them collaborate better with their practitioners.
If making an investment in this program is going to jeopardize your ability to pay rent or keep food on your table, it’s not the right time for you to join. However, if you can still cover your basic needs, and the program investment feels like a stretch, that’s actually a good thing!
We value the things that cost us. By investing in this program, you are acknowledging that you are WORTH the investment.
In addition, this program can save you time, energy and MONEY in the long run by helping you make better decisions.
I want you to have a great experience with the program. If you start the program and believe you are not a good fit, you can reach out to Amy and schedule a 15-20 minute call to discuss why you feel this way. Refunds will only be offered within the first 14 days of the program.
