Heal Your Gut And Discover What Your Bowel Movements Should Look Like With Dr. Mary Pardee

Talking about your bowel movements as part of your overall gut health picture is essential. And yet, the topic is still something of a taboo. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mary Pardee get into the details you've always wanted to know but perhaps didn't feel comfortable asking about. You'll find out what a normal bowel movement should look like, how fasting and your period affect it, and ways to aid the process mechanically. They'll guide you through recognizing the symptoms of poor digestive health including IBS and SIBO, as well as the intricate connection between your brain, emotions, and gut. We’d like to thank our sponsors,  Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Lumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799 Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase  https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074 PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement LMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstima Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that!   And follow me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie  Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/   Follow Mary Pardee:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee/?hl=en https://www.modrnmed.com/   Gut Health Course: https://www.onecommune.com/gut-health-with-dr-mary-pardee-trial-sign-up Episode Overview:  7:30 Introduction 12:15 Mary’s Origin Story  18:00 What Is A Normal Bowel Movement 25:46 Fasting, Periods And Bowel Movements  28:19 Mechanical Aids Like Squatty Potty  30:53 Signs and Symptoms of Poor Digestive Health 37:30 SIBO and Hyper Impermeability  45:35 Problems With Elimination Diets   55:44 Trauma and Sympathetic Tone  1:07:50 How To Improve Your Mental Health  1:13:21 Cephalic Phase Of Digestion 1:20:47 How To Adopt Mindful Eating With Family  1:25:40 The Gut And The Immune System   Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.com Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.