Unlock the Surprising Truth: The #1 Mistake Everyone Makes When Pooping (And How to Fix It Fast)
Pooping. Yep, we all do it, but why is it still such a hush-hush topic? I mean, think about it—your digestive health isn’t just some backburner thing; it’s tightly woven into your overall wellbeing. And honestly, there’s a surprising amount of joy to be had in a smooth, worry-free visit to the porcelain throne. I got to chat with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard gastroenterologist, who’s flipped the script in her book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy. Together, we dive into everything from what healthy stool really looks like, how often you should be going, whether laxatives are friend or foe, and even the mysterious case of feeling the urge to poop at Barnes and Noble (yes, really!). Plus, we get into the magical world of bidets, the smartphone trap that’s wrecking your routine, and tips to feel more relaxed in public bathrooms. Ready to tackle this taboo with curiosity and maybe a little laughter? Let’s get into it! LEARN MORE
Pooping. Everybody does it, but a lot of people are embarrassed to talk about it. That’s a shame, my guest says, not only because your digestive health is incredibly linked to your overall health, but simply for the fact that there is much happiness to be found in an easy, worry-free constitutional.
Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha is the author of You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy. Today on the show, Trisha and I have a fun and frank conversation about the art and science of bowel movements, including the color of healthy stools, how often you should be pooping, if laxatives are safe to use, the food to eat that’s even better than prunes for getting things going, why you feel the urge to go poop at Barnes and Noble, the wonders of the bidet, the danger of using your smartphone on the toilet, how to get more comfortable pooping in a public restroom, and more.
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