Understanding the link between Stress, Microbiota Dysbiosis & Irritable Bowel Syndrome Stress has been shown to imbalance the gut microbiota (the community of bugs in your digestive tract) and even exacerbate IBS symptoms. Learn about this complicated condition and understand better how the body responds to stress, the six contributing factors of IBS, the role stress plays in IBS, the gut microbiota, and nutrition and lifestyle changes that may help reduce or eliminate IBS. Now that’s good news! Stephanie Walsh is a Master Nutrition Therapist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor. She uses a holistic approach, treating each person as unique.