Ep. 5: Navigating constipation while in residency [HOT SEAT COACHING]

In today's episode we are joined by Misa. Misa is in her medical school residency and talks Her journey with constipation "since she was born”. I am so excited to be able to help give her some actionable and easy tips to navigate her constipation despite her busy schedule. I know you guys are going to love hearing her story because it's super relatable!

Let’s get started!

Discussed

1.     Ginger tea throughout the day

2.     Morning bowel routine

3.     Neuroplasticity

In this Episode You’ll Learn:

[02:10] A little bit about Misa and Her journey with constipation "since she was born"

[02:47] Misa explains the point where orange juice stopped working and alternative options she tried 

[08:15] The condition of Misa’s constipation today compared to the past constipations since she was born

 [10:24] Cutting of food and its relation to constipation 

[14:21] Whole meal spacing concept and whole energy equation

[ 06:33] The rank/order of the digestive symptoms that Misa is struggling with in her journey with constipation "since she was born"

[19:13] About FODMAPs.

[22:09] Misa’s normal daily routine from water, fibre intake to sleeping routine

[28:00] Morning recommendations to aid with digestion issues

[28:41] Bowel routine in the morning.

[31:09] The Bristol stool scale chart 

[33:43] Deep and mood breathing

[34:45] Ginger and gut motility 

[ 35:44] Reflections 

[40:44] Routine hydration

[41:03] Stress management

[42:01] meditation and stress reduction

[45:33] What Misa is going to implement first and takeaway 

Quotes:

·       “Even in medical school, there would be days where I would, I would take, I wouldn't, I wouldn't move my bowels for maybe five days, despite trying all the dietary things. [07:00] 

·       “But I just found myself isolating because of my symptoms, I started feeling nauseated because I wasn't eating,” [11:30]

·       “Gut is a muscle, so just like any other muscle in your body, it can't work if it doesn't have fuel, and unfortunately, and fortunately, your gut is not necessarily an essential organ.,” [14:28]

·       “I feel like if you can win the morning, you can win the day.,” [28:01]

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