Hey there, Resilient Road Traveler,
If you're reading this, you've had a diverticulitis flare-up—probably more than one. And like most of us on this road, you've taken antibiotics to get things under control—likely multiple rounds by now.
I’ve been there too. And while those prescriptions can be necessary to calm the infection, they also leave your gut in rough shape. Antibiotics don’t just target the bad bacteria—they also wipe out the friendly gut bacteria. The ones that keep your digestion smooth, your immune system supported, and your belly from bloating after a meal.
And when your gut has been hit hard (especially round after round), it gets harder and harder to bounce back on its own. That’s when symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and food sensitivities often creep in—or stick around long after the flare-up has passed.
To make matters worse, a lot of the "low-residue" diets recommended by mainstream doctors during recovery include highly processed, carb-heavy foods that are low in fiber but high in sugar. And sugar? It feeds yeast and candida, tipping the balance even further in the wrong direction.
This is exactly why I developed the 4 Stages of Eating—to give you a structured, restorative approach that actually helps your gut repair itself so you can safely build back to a healthy, high-fiber lifestyle.
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It introduces all four stages and walks you through the first two to help you get back on track.
Along with eating nutrient-dense food, I always recommend a high-quality probiotic—something that helps restore what’s been lost, calm the chaos in your gut, and begin rebuilding that microbial army you need for long-term stability.
What to Look For in a Probiotic
(Hint: Not the One from the Drugstore Shelf)
Not all probiotics are created equal. If you're grabbing whatever's cheapest from the pharmacy or grocery store, you might not be getting anything live—or therapeutic.
Here’s what matters most:
✔️ A reputable company with tested, stable products
✔️ A strong CFU count (colony-forming units)
✔️ A diverse mix of bacterial strains
✔️ A formula that survives digestion and gets where it needs to go
My Go-To? Probiotic 42.5 by Transformation Enzymes
It checks every box and it’s one I trust personally—and recommend to my clients over and over again. Especially during recovery or post-antibiotics, this probiotic helps repopulate the gut with friendly flora and supports digestion in the process.
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Food-Based Probiotics
Once you're hanging out in Stage 2, it’s a great time to slowly introduce some gentle fermented foods. Nothing extreme—start with a spoonful of plain organic yogurt or a little miso stirred into warm bone broth, working your way up slowly. These real-food probiotics can complement your supplement and help rebuild balance naturally.
Listen, there are no quick fixes (I wish there were)—but adding a quality probiotic supplement can make a real difference in your recovery and long-term maintenance.
If you’re dealing with lingering symptoms or trying to bounce back after antibiotics, don’t overlook the importance of replenishing the good guys. Your gut can't function at its best if the ecosystem is out of whack.
You’re not broken—and everything is fixable. You’re rebuilding your gut and your life.
Until next time, keep taking it one stage, one bite, one step at a time.
Namaste,
Robin 🫶🏻
P.S. If you’re not sure where to start—or you feel stuck between stages and symptoms—let’s talk. I offer a free 15-minute clarity call so we can figure out what support you really need and which path is right for you.
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