EFR 936: You've Been Pooping All Wrong (and the simple way to fix it) with Trisha Pasricha

This episode is brought to you by Ancient + Brave and Fatty15. In this episode of Ever Forward Radio, gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, MD breaks down the truth about gut health, digestion, and what your bowel movements actually reveal about your overall wellness. From debunking detox culture and colon cleanses to redefining what "normal" poop really means, this conversation dives into bloating, constipation, fiber intake, stress, and the powerful gut-brain connection. You'll learn how to optimize digestion naturally, identify warning signs in your stool, and build sustainable habits for long-term gut health—without relying on trendy supplements or quick fixes Follow Trisha @trishapasrichamd Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 — The Gut Health Conversation No One Is Having 01:12 — Is Everyone Getting Gut Health Wrong? 02:40 — Detox Culture Is a Myth 05:47 — What Is a "Normal" Poop? 07:12 — How Often Should You Really Go? 08:47 — Fiber, Stool Consistency & Frequency 11:33 — The Myth of the "Perfect" Poop 13:16 — Why You Feel the Urge After Coffee or Meals 14:19 — Best Time of Day to Poop 16:08 — Why Coffee Makes You Poop 18:44 — Poop Variability Explained 20:03 — Stress, Anxiety & Gut Health 21:25 — When to Be Concerned About Changes 22:52 — Can You Train Yourself to Poop on Schedule? 30:42 — Colon Cleanses & Gut Health Myths 32:17 — What Really Causes Bloating 34:24 — How to Fix Bloating Naturally 38:42 — What Your Poop Says About Your Health 43:06 — Should You Test Your Microbiome? 47:34 — Fecal Transplants: Science vs Hype 54:36 — Wiping, Bidets & Hygiene Truths 59:00 — The "Perfect Poop" Explained 01:01:16 — Is Holding It Bad For You? 01:02:15 — Best Position to Poop 01:05:37 — Fiber vs Laxatives 01:08:46 — Best & Worst Foods for Gut Health 01:10:29 — Is Leaky Gut Real? 01:11:12 — Final Takeaway: Gut Health = Brain Health ----- Episode resources: 20% off True Biome and True Creatine with code EVERFORWARD at 15% off C15:0 essential fatty acid with code EVERFORWARD at Watch and

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EFR 936: You've Been Pooping All Wrong (and the simple way to fix it) with Trisha Pasricha is an episode from Ever Forward Radio | Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset, Entrepreneurship & Self-Help by Chase Chewning.

This episode is 01:13:02 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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