The Gut Health Episode: Harvard Doctor Reveals What’s Normal (and What’s Not)

About this episode

<p>If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating is normal, what your poop is supposed to look like, or why your stomach seems to have a mind of its own… you are definitely not the only one. </p> <p>This conversation is hilarious, science-backed, and packed with the answers to questions we all have but rarely ask. </p> <p>By the end, you’ll understand your body better, feel less embarrassed about what it’s doing, and finally have a practical guide to taking care of your gut instead of guessing. </p> <p>Today, Dr. Trisha Pasricha is here to answer every question you’ve been too embarrassed to ask out loud. </p> <p>Dr. Pasricha is a Harvard Medical School physician-scientist, a board-certified gastroenterologist, director of the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the longtime “Ask a Doctor” columnist for The Washington Post. She’s also the author of the new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong. </p> <p>She’s funny, brilliant, and completely unafraid to talk about the things most doctors avoid, from poop and bloating to hemorrhoids, colon cancer risk, and the surprising ways your gut influences your mood and brain. </p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:<br> -What a normal poop looks like and when you should go to a doctor</p> <p>-Why you’re bloated and what to do about it</p> <p>-Why looking at your phone on the toilet dramatically increases hemorrhoid risk (and the 5‑minute rule every GI doctor follows)</p> <p>-The #1 mistake make that causes constipation</p> <p>-Why more young people are getting colon cancer, and the early warning signs of colon cancer you should never ignore</p> <p>-What your gut is telling you about your stress and mental health<br> -The simple habits that support digestion, gut health, and long-term wellness</p> <p>This is the ultimate no shame conversation that will help you finally understand how to listen to your gut.</p> <p>Dr. Pasricha will change the way you think about digestion, gut health, and yes, even poop.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-382/" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page.  </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-265/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel:  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>