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/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral 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=5900205.652074PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplementLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstimaSome 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.estimaFacebook: 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=enhttps://www.modrnmed.com/ Gut Health Course:https://www.onecommune.com/gut-health-with-dr-mary-pardee-trial-sign-upEpisode Overview: 7:30 Introduction12:15 Mary’s Origin Story 18:00 What Is A Normal Bowel Movement25:46 Fasting, Periods And Bowel Movements 28:19 Mechanical Aids Like Squatty Potty 30:53 Signs and Symptoms of Poor Digestive Health37:30 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 Digestion1:20:47 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.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/