The 5-Minute Poop Rule (And Why It Matters) ft. Dr. Trisha Parischa

About this episode

Dr. Rena Malik and Dr. Trisha Pasricha discuss gut health, bowel movement basics, and the connection between the gut and the brain.

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD sits down with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard gastroenterologist, to explore the often-overlooked world of gut health. They discuss everything from bowel movement basics and how bathroom smartphone use raises hemorrhoid risk, to the truth behind leaky gut, the rise of colorectal cancer in young people, and the powerful connection between the gut and the brain. Listeners will come away with practical advice on improving digestive well-being, understanding warning signs, and making informed choices for lifelong gut health. Want clean plant-based skincare: Use code RENA for 20% off at ⁠https://www.basedbodyworks.com Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction00:28 Bowel issues prevalence01:26 Effects of stress on gut01:36 Ultra processed foods & cancer02:19 Healthy bowel movements06:57 Smartphones and hemorrhoids14:38 When to see a doctor21:02 Rising cancer rates in young people26:03 Carnivore diet considerations53:03 Gut-brain connection Stay connected with Dr. Trisha Pasricha on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM…

People in this episode

Host: Rena Malik, MD

Guest: Dr. Trisha Pasricha

Topics covered

• gut health
• bowel movements
• hemorrhoids
• leaky gut
• colorectal cancer
• gut-brain connection

Keywords

• gut health
• bowel movements
• hemorrhoids
• leaky gut
• colorectal cancer
• gut-brain connection
• diet
• health advice

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Based Body Works

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard

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