Nearly 40% of Americans say digestive troubles disrupt their daily lives. As the daughter of a gastroenterologist, that’s a statistic Anita can’t ignore. She joins forces with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha to bust poop myths, explain what's actually normal and explore the surprising science behind the gut-brain connection.Meet the guest:- <a href="https://www.trishapasricha.com/">Dr. Trisha Pasricha</a>, physician, researcher, medical journalist and author of "<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776380/youve-been-pooping-all-wrong-by-trisha-pasricha-md-mph/">You've Been Pooping All Wrong</a>"<a href="https://www.wunc.org/2026-02-18/a-practical-guide-to-poop-transcript">Read the transcript</a> | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embodiedwunc/?hl=en">Instagram </a><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/254474/43/83gu0x074ydhd8wm">Leave a message for Embodied</a>

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A neurogastroenterologist explains why gastrointestinal issues plague our nation — and how to make your bowel movements a joy.

Nearly 40% of Americans say digestive troubles disrupt their daily lives. As the daughter of a gastroenterologist, that’s a statistic Anita can’t ignore. She joins forces with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha to bust poop myths, explain what's actually normal and explore the surprising science behind the gut-brain connection.

Meet the guest:

- <a href="https://www.trishapasricha.com/">Dr. Trisha Pasricha</a>, physician, researcher, medical journalist and author of "<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776380/youve-been-pooping-all-wrong-by-trisha-pasricha-md-mph/">You've Been Pooping All Wrong</a>"

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A Practical Guide To Poop

A Practical Guide To Poop

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