About this episode
Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares tips for improving bowel movements and discusses common bathroom practices to avoid.
Think you know how to go No. 2? Think again. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of the new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy , shares common bathroom practices she wishes would go away — like holding your poop — and tips on how to reduce strain on the toilet. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: NPR Life Kit
Guest: Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Topics covered
- bowel health
- toilet habits
- health tips
- digestive health
- wellness
Keywords
- poop
- bowel movements
- health tips
- toilet habits
- digestive health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NPR
Books & works: You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy
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