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A Practical Guide To Poop

Embodied

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 host Anita Rao 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.

Trisha is a physician, researcher and medical journalist. She’s also the author of "You've Been Pooping All Wrong."

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Anita Rao is an award-winning journalist and the host and creator of "Embodied," a nationally distributed weekly radio show and podcast about relationships, identity and health.
Gabriela Glueck is a producer for Embodied, a weekly radio show and podcast about sex, health and relationships.
Amanda Magnus is the executive producer of Embodied, a weekly radio show and podcast about identity, relationships and health.