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The Daily Habit That Reveals Everything About Your Health: Pooping
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In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy tackle the gut health conversation that doesn't get enough airtime. Yep, they’re talking about pooping.
If you’re not pooping every single day, your body is holding onto a lot more than just waste.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why daily bowel movements are essential for gut health, digestion and overall wellbeing
- How to fix constipation naturally and why it is so much more than just discomfort
- Constipation causes including dehydration, low fiber intake, slow gut motility and chronic stress
- What happens when waste sits in the gut too long including bloating, gut inflammation and hormone disruption
- How constipation and estrogen are linked and why poor bowel habits contribute to hormonal imbalances
- Signs of poor gut health including hard stools, bloating after meals, incomplete evacuation and alternating constipation and diarrhoea
- Why needing coffee to poop every morning is a sign your gut needs support
- Hydration and how dehydration makes constipation worse
- Fiber intake for constipation relief including the kiwi fruit trick that works
- How to improve gut motility through movement and walking after meals
- The gut brain connection and how cortisol and stress slow digestion
- How to improve digestion naturally through breathwork before meals
- Why laxatives are not the answer and how to find the root cause of ongoing constipation
- How constipation is linked to thyroid health and hormonal imbalances
- Simple gut detox tools you can start using today for better digestion and bowel regularity
If you have been bloated, sluggish, uncomfortable or have unexplained symptoms, this episode is worth a listen.
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Transcript
Introduction to 'The Bean Talk' and Hosts
00:00:00
Speaker
Welcome to The Bean Talk with me, Rhiannon, your fertility fairy godmother, joined by my trusted partner in life and in the mission of Mungbean Health, Jeremy. Here at Mungbean Health, we're on a mission to unlock the secrets of fertility and natural wellbeing one episode at time.
00:00:19
Speaker
Welcome back to another episode of The Bean Talk with Rhiannon and Jeremy. Hi guys, and welcome back. We're so excited to have you here in our little studio today.
Daily Routines for Wellbeing
00:00:31
Speaker
and big bean little bean these look we're creatures of habit where we do the same thing we're going to the growers market every week we're walking we're walking we're getting our good quality meats from the butchers we're trying to drink enough water yep we haven't had your mama right now which we do right now shout out www.mongbeanhealth.com if you want to get a fast delivery of your hydroma we're doing all the things guys we're drinking our water we're eating well staying hydrated, stressing less. If you listen to our other episode, previous episode on stress. Yes. Managing our stress.
00:01:07
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We're trying to do all the things because you have to practice what you preach. Now, don't get me wrong, eighty twenty lifestyle. You're going to have some enjoyment there. yeah You can't be stripped of all joy, especially with the kids because like their little faces line up almost as much as mine when the ice cream man comes along. Yeah.
00:01:24
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so um I know. You never see them. You want to see them more than you It's so special when they come around. 80, 20, 90, 10 sometimes,
00:01:37
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seventy thirty other times 50-50. You've got to find the balance, right? But trying to have those foundational things, drink enough water, get enough sleep, which I know is so hard with kids.
00:01:50
Speaker
Try to stress less, put some things in place, like get yourself out for a walk. It's been like raining here for like most days it's been raining and it's meant to happen for like the next week, which is annoying because then when you try to get outside and do an exercise, like a walk, it's really hard, right? I know it sounds like an excuse, you go to the gym, but we have a newborn. yeah It's a little bit hard to strap into your chest and start doing weights. Although there are options when you can try and like, yeah, he just, he's so little. It's like, it's hard. Can do exercise at home. It's hard, but can be done.
00:02:23
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um But I'm totally just waffling here. So anyway, back on track.
Bowel Movements: Frequency and Misconceptions
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Today, we're talking about something that every single person does. But surprisingly, few people are often doing enough or they could be doing it too much. Let me let me guess.
00:02:39
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yeah Pooping. It's not exactly a dinner table conversation, but your bowel movements are telling us a lot about what's happening inside our body. And it's so important to have healthy bowel moments. Yep. While we're here, many people assume it's normal to go every second day. Not normal. Common, but not normal. Common and normal, not the same thing, okay?
00:03:02
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Every few days sometimes people will think or whenever they just urge like, oh, well, it's my body once a week. It's not good. You're eating so much more than that. If you were eating only once a week, it's like, well, it makes sense. But, yeah, if you're eating every day, you should be pooping every day.
00:03:19
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The reality is bowel movements are one of the clearest indicators of your digestive health and your overall health because your digestion, everything starts there. Happy hormone neurotransmitter, serotonin produced there. Immune system there.
00:03:37
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There's so much going on in there. It's very, very important to be having that regular movement just like we should be um and essentially everyone should be. Because pooping isn't just about getting rid of food. It's one of the body's primary ways of eliminating lay waste.
00:03:52
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toxins, excess hormones, and byproducts that we no longer need. It's very true. We're clearing, digesting, detoxing, essentially. This episode is perfect for anyone who is experiencing bloating, constipation, hormone imbalancing, brain fog, low energy,
00:04:14
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skin issues, if you're feeling sluggish or heavy or just like you're quite yeah sluggish and slow. Because here's the truth. A healthy gut isn't just about what goes into your body.
00:04:27
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It's also about what comes out. yeah In this episode, we'll break down why daily bowel movements matter, what happens when waste sits in the gut for too long, signs your digestive system may need support, and simple ways to improve bowel regularity.
00:04:44
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So you can support your gut, hormones, energy, and overall wellbeing. Why do we need to be pooping every day? Your digestive system is essentially designed to move food through and out, absorb nutrients along the way, and eliminate what isn't needed.
00:05:03
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Once your body has extracted the nutrients it's needed from food, the remaining waste needs to leave. A healthy bowel movement is one of the body's most important detoxification pathways. A great way to be detoxing daily.
00:05:20
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Every day your body is working to remove metabolic waste, used hormones, toxins, bacteria, dead cells, excess cholesterol. Yeah, clearing it all out.
00:05:31
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When waste is eliminated efficiently, the body can continue functioning optimally. When your waste actually lingers in the digestive tract for too long, problems start to
Impact of Bowel Movements on Health
00:05:42
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occur. The problem with constipation. Constipation is often defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week. Many practitioners would argue that less than one but bowel movement daily may indicate suboptimal elimination. When stool sits in the colon for extended periods, more water is reabsorbed, stools become harder and more difficult to pass. Bloating increases, gut bacteria can become imbalanced, and the body may reabsorb substances that were intended for elimination. it's meant to get out, but the body has like reabsorbed it. This happens with hormones. Over time, this can contribute to symptoms throughout the body, not just the digestive system.
00:06:22
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So let's talk about what happens when you're not pooping regularly. Many people think constipation simply causes discomfort, which it does, but the effects can be way further reaching. So, so much further than that. One area that's particularly important is hormone health.
00:06:41
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Your body packages up used hormones, particularly estrogen, for removal through the digestive system. If bowel movements are infrequent, some of these compounds may be reabsorbed rather than eliminated efficiently. This is just one reason that constipation is commonly seen alongside hormonal issues. Signs your digestive system may need support.
00:07:06
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Many people don't realize their bowel habits could be improved because they've become too used to feeling uncomfortable.
Symptoms and Remedies for Digestive Issues
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Yeah, they're so used to it that don't even think that there's another way. Common signs you need support for your gut, going less than once daily.
00:07:19
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So not pooping daily, starting to pass hard stools, hard or pellet like little pebbles, not good. Feeling like you haven't fully emptied or evacuated.
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You've got more in there. You're like, oh, I need to go more, but I just won't come. Bloating after meals is a big one. Excessive gas, abdominal discomfort, needing coffee to stimulate like your bowel. So like every morning I have my coffee. If I don't have my coffee, I ain't pooing. Wow. Not good.
00:07:48
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I hear that a lot actually. And then alternating between constipation and diarrhea. If several of these sound familiar, your digestive system may be asking for support. it needs some help.
00:07:59
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Pooping tool number one, hydration. Water plays a crucial role in healthy bowel movements. When you're dehydrated, the colon actually pulls even more water from waste, making stools harder and more difficult to pass because your body's like, I need to survive. I know there's heaps in that colon. We're going to chuck it out because it's waste, but we're going to reabsorb We're going to just use it. The body's pretty smart like that. It's like smart and dumb. Smart because it's keeping you alive, but it's not just like helping you poop. Yeah.
00:08:31
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Figure out your own water. Yeah. A simple place to start is ensuring you're consistently drinking enough water throughout the day. Something like Hydromoma can be a great daily support tool.
00:08:44
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Amen. Yep, can agree. Pooping tool number two, fiber. Fiber is one of the most important nutrients for bowel regularity. Think of fiber as the bulk that happens and helps to keep things moving.
00:08:59
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A great source we love to recommend in clinic is kiwi fruit. You want to have one to two ripe kiwis day. And if you can have the skin on, I know it's gross and they're furry. I don't love that. But if you're really needing to poo, it's a good idea. just eat the whole kiwi, just chop it up. You chop it up smaller, you can just like, just it down. Yeah, I think it'd be just like slicing it just straight on the hair.
00:09:22
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Remember if you're increasing fiber intake, it's important to increase water, because if you don't, you might end up more constipated. Drink that water, would you? Pooping tool number three. Number three, you've got this one, go. Go on number two, number three.
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Pooping tool number two. No, pooping tool number
Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Digestion
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three. Yep. Your gut loves movement. Physical activity helps stimulate the muscles involved in digestion and bowel motility. A short walk after meals can significantly support digestion and help keep things moving. No pun intended. Or pun intended. Keeping tool number four, the gut-brain connection.
00:10:03
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Yeah, this is a good one. Your digestive system and nervous system are constantly communicating. When we're stressed... The body shifts into fight or flight mode and digestion becomes less of a priority. This can slow gut motility and contribute to constipation.
00:10:21
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Sometimes improving digestion isn't about what you're eating. It's about the state your body is in when you're eating it. Simple practice. Before meals, take five slow breaths.
00:10:34
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in Inhale through you the nose. Exhale slowly through the mouth like this.
00:10:44
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So good. <unk> i need a poop.
Addressing Constipation: Causes and Solutions
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Herbal digestive support. Love this. My jam. I love herbs. I'm not sure if you know this, but I freaking love them. Ongoing constipation should always be investigated. If you've got constipation all the time, not good.
00:11:03
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could be thyroid, could be hormones, could be so many things. could be taken You could be taking a synthetic iron supplement that's making it worse, but we can help you uncover that. So investigate, identify the underlying cause rather than just simply saying, I'm going to take a laxative because um there is a lot of non-addictive ones or non-habit forming ones now. But back in the day, like Senna, people go so crazy for Senna tea and then their bowel gets lazy.
00:11:28
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And it doesn't do And then want to get off it because they're like, oh, I've been having this for years. Not good. So you really want to be making sure you find the root cause. Your body is literally telling you something is wrong.
00:11:39
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Listen. you Turn our ears on. We need to listen to our bodies and we need to do something about it. It's so easy to just be like, oh, I won't worry about that. Oh, I've got this weird thing, but doesn't matter. I can survive it. But it's like eventually it's going to catch up with you. So yeah.
00:11:53
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we can help. Sometimes one of the simplest signs of a healthy body is a healthy daily
Contact and Support Information
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poop. If you're feeling like you're doing everything right and still not progressing, it's time to book in for a consultation so we can get those bowels moving.
00:12:11
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So if you would like to reach out, you can visit www.mungbeanhealth.com. You can see us on Instagram, mungbean underscore health, M-U-N-G-B-E-A-N underscore health.
00:12:22
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We're the same on TikTok. I share heaps of education over there. And you can also check us out at Spratling underscore supplements. We share a lot of free education. So please reach out.
00:12:36
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Thanks for joining. Bye.
00:12:45
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And that's a wrap on today's dose of wellness. I'm Rhiannon, your fertility fairy godmother. Thank you for joining us. Stay connected with us on Instagram at mungbin underscore health.