Why Am I Still Constipated? The Root Causes That Are Often Overlooked

If you've been drinking the water, eating the fibre, taking the magnesium and prebiotics — and you're still constipated — this episode is for you. Chronic constipation is rarely just a lifestyle problem. In most cases, there is a deeper, physiological root cause that hasn't been properly investigated. In this solo episode, Lynda walks you through five of the most commonly missed drivers of chronic constipation, what the research says, and why getting the right investigation changes everything. You'll discover: - Why do methane-producing gut organisms (IMO) physically slow down your bowel movement — and why fibre and resistant starch can make it worse - Dyssynergic defecation — when your pelvic floor tightens instead of releasing - Secondary medical causes that are frequently overlooked, including thyroid dysfunction and medications - What advanced microbiome testing reveals that standard tests simply miss - How chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and trauma keep you stuck - Why chronic constipation has been linked to cognitive decline and can precede Parkinson's disease motor symptoms by 20 or more years If you've been at this for a long time without answers, this episode was made for you. References & show notes: ——————————————————— 💼 WORK WITH ME 💝 Book a 1:1 Consultation: 🍵 Shop BetterMe Tea (Digestive Support): 🌐 Website: ——————————————————— 📱 CONNECT WITH ME 📸 Instagram: 📷 / lynda_griparic_naturopath 🎙️ Podcast on Spotify: 🎙️ Podcast on Youtube: ——————————————————— 🔥 ABOUT ME I'm Lynda Griparic, a degree-qualified naturopath specialising in complex gut health conditions, including SIBO, IMO, chronic constipation, and microbiome dysfunction. I help people who have tried everything and still can't get answers. I use advanced Microba shotgun metagenomics testing — analysing thousands of bacterial species compared to the ~50 detected by standard tests — to find the root cause others have missed. University of Tasmania Roll of Excellence 2024 | Bachelor of Medicines Management ProfHonsCM | 20+ years clinical experience | Host of the Love & Guts Podcast | Creator of BetterMe Tea | Telehealth consultations available Australia-wide and internationally. ——————————————————— ⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.

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Why Am I Still Constipated? The Root Causes That Are Often Overlooked is an episode from Love & Guts by Lynda Griparic.

This episode is 16:21 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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