The Calm Gut: IBS Hypnotherapy

Manage Gut Symptoms & Anxiety

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

The Calm Gut app is an evidence-based, audio toolkit designed for long-term relief from IBS symptoms. Combining gut-directed hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques, it helps 'fix' the miscommunication between your brain and gut. Developed by international psychotherapist Jayne Corner, who has supported thousands of IBS sufferers since 2017, the app combines leading psychological interventions (hypnotherapy & CBT) to reduce gut symptoms and improve quality of life. This approach has been found as successful for managing IBS as an elimination diet*. With over 200+ audio sessions and structured programs, the Calm Gut app helps you: Reduce IBS symptoms like pain, bloating, constipation, or urgency Lower anxiety and manage stress effectively Rebuild trust and confidence in your body Overcome food anxiety & reclaim the joy in eating Sleep better, feel calmer, and get back to living your life What you get: Whether you struggle with constipation, diarrhea, pain, bloating, or anxiety, we’ve got you covered. Listen to targeted sessions or go deeper with guided hypnosis & CBT programs to calm your mind and reduce anxiety. Suitable for newly diagnosed or long-time IBS sufferers, the app features: HYPNOSIS: Sessions to manage IBS symptoms, improve sleep, reduce stress & anxiety, calm a busy mind, and more. AFFIRMATIONS: Improve your physical and mental health by calming your digestive system, rebuilding trust in your body, & changing negative thought patterns. BREATHING TOOLS: Simple yet powerful exercises to reduce stress, calm your nervous system, and control gut symptoms at a physiological level. CBT & MINDFULNESS: Transform unhelpful thoughts, reduce anxiety, and manage stress with CBT and mindfulness exercises. Feel calmer and in control. MINDFUL BODY: Guided relaxation techniques to release physical tension, calm your nervous system, and positively affect digestion. AUDIO BLOG: Explore topics on IBS, including the gut-brain connection and the IBS Stress-Symptom cycle. PROGRAMS: Join structured programs to manage IBS symptoms, feel calmer, and improve your quality of life. Additional features: Download sessions for offline listening Save favourites and create your own playlists New content added regularly Search easily with smart filters Connect in our in-app community What people are saying: ''My final year of college caused me a lot of stress & sleepless nights due to pain. This has allowed me to sleep and continue to work.” – Grublin ''Your sessions have been so helpful! They feel like they were created specifically for me. Your voice is so soothing & I love the music. It’s just perfect.” – Amanda Z “I love your app and its contents. I find your voice and its cadence perfect. Variety of visual cues and scenery are so nice, you can’t have too many." — Liz Medical Disclaimer: The Calm Gut is a well-being tool for those with diagnosed IBS. It does not replace professional care or medications. The recordings are not suitable for people with epilepsy or severe mental health issues, including psychosis. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Consult a medical professional if unsure about suitability. References: Peters, S.L. et al. (2016) “Randomised clinical trial: The efficacy of gut-directed hypnotherapy is similar to that of the low fodmap diet for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome,” Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 44(5), pp. 447–459. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13706. Pourkaveh A, et al. “Comparison of the Effectiveness of Hypnotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy on Chronic Pain Indices and Cognitive-Emotional Regulation in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2023;17(1). Available at: https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-131811 Terms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z04QJUfwpPOrxDLK-s9pVrSZ49dbBDSv/view?pli=1 Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CY5fUuTRkFgnMCJJrKrwXoj_MkGNzVMQ/view

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The most powerful app version yet! This update contains several small bug fixes and improvements.

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  • Seller
    • Breakthrough Apps
  • Size
    • 155 MB
  • Category
    • Health & Fitness
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • The Calm Gut Monthly $14.99
    • Monthly Membership $11.99
    • The Calm Gut Yearly $149.99
    • Monthly Membership $8.99
    • Yearly Membership $119.99
    • Yearly Subscription $89.99
    • lifetime Subscription $299.99
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