Are you pooping all wrong?
Summary
NPR’s Shortwave features gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of *You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong*, who addresses why 40% of Americans struggle with bowel habits. She explains the "three Ps" of defecation: pliability, propulsion, and pelvic floor function. Dr. Pasricha advocates for squatting positions, increased fiber intake like kiwis, and vagus nerve activation to improve gut health and reduce anxiety.
Topics discussed
Intro: Fram Plattner's exit and political implications
The taboo of bowel habits and Dr. Trisha Paswicha
NPR Podcast Promos: Consider This, Fresh Air, Are We Doomed
The Three Ps: Pliability, Propulsion, and Pelvic Floor
Squatting vs. Sitting: Physiology and Stool Use
Fiber intake goals and kiwi benefits for digestion
Gut-brain connection and box breathing for stress
Outro, credits, and final podcast promotions
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