Constipation, bloating, gas, and poop—these are topics people rarely talk about, but they can reveal a lot about what’s happening inside your gut.

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I continue my conversation with gastroenterologist and bestselling author Will Bulsiewicz.

If you listened to Part 1, we talked about the gut microbiome, inflammation, and why fiber is so important for gut health.

In this second half of the conversation, we dive into the digestive symptoms people struggle with the most and what they might actually be telling us about the microbiome.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why fiber can sometimes make constipation worse
• The connection between constipation and bloating
• Why constipation can sometimes look like diarrhea
• What the Bristol stool scale tells us about gut health
• The science behind gas and fermentation
• Why gut bacteria produce methane
• What your poop can reveal about your microbiome
• The best position to sit in when you poop

We also get into some of the more awkward—but important—questions people often wonder about, like why some people have “clean wipers” and what that might say about digestion.

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a review, or share it with someone who might benefit from it.

Topics Discussed: constipation podcast, gut health podcast, bloating and gas explained, Bristol stool scale, digestive health

Episode 88 (Part One)

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