We all poop. But what is your poop telling you? Today we welcome back to the show our first two-time guest, digestive health expert Jackie Mirkopoulos. In this podcast we discuss topics such as: - How to overcome to stigma of discussing poop - Strategies for both bloating and constipation - What a healthy stool actually looks like - Why "superfood" is a junk marketing term that means nothing If you want to get more out of your daily bowel movement, tune in now and satisfy your #fecalfascination. Show Notes: 0:00 – Who is Jackie Mirkopoulos and why are we talking about poop? 3:45 – How does Jackie help people overcome the embarrassing stigma of discussing poop and gut health? 7:00 – We discuss the connection between travel and constipation. 11:15 – Strategies for preventing and overcoming constipation. 15:00 – How dietary fibre can actually exacerbate constipation symptoms for people with IBS. 16:00 – A shout-out to the Squatty-Potty! We also talk about the importance of having knees above hips for optimal pooping. 18:20 – More on hips: Why going for a walk can help you poop. Move the body, move the bowels. 21:15 – Can't figure out why you're bloated? We discuss the wide range of causes, and how to triage the problem. 29:15 - What does your poop look like? Jackie tells us what a healthy stool should look like. 32:30 - We rail on quinoa, which is incredibly hard for humans to digest. Down with quinoa! 36:45 - Jackie explains why the term "superfood" is asinine. It is a marketing word, don't buy the hype. 40:30 - Everyone is an individual, so no, you shouldn't be eating the same diet as your partner or friends. Do what works for you. 43:30 - It's OK to say no when you're offered food. People who love you want you to be healthy and feel good. Don't take crap from people who try to force-feed you. 48:30 – Some big advice from Jackie: Sometimes the best cleanse you can do, is a cleanse of your social circle. 49:45 - How social media can subconsciously affect your behaviours and opinions around food and nutrition. 52:00 - Jackie's big take-away message: Tune into your body. Ask questions and be objective. This is how you achieve health. 55:00 - We wrap things up with a few minutes talking about "period shits"; how to support digestive health through your monthly menstruation. 59:00 – Jackie’s book recommendations: - The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz - Pandora's Lunchbox, by Melanie Warner - Salt, Sugar, Fat, by Michael Moss 1:00:00 – Jackie’s non-negotiable daily self-care tool: Morning meditation and stretching 1:01:30 – Jackie’s one piece of health advice 1:01:45 – Where you can find Jackie Mirkopoulos and keep up with her latest work and retreats Recommended Reading & Listening: Video: Evolve Holistic Abdominal Massage https://www.movewelldaily.com/move-daily-health-podcast-episode-001/ https://www.movewelldaily.com/digestive-health-solutions/ https://www.movewelldaily.com/move-daily-health-podcast-019-the-vagina-bible/ More About Jackie Mirkopoulos Jackie is an Intuitive Healing Artist with a combined 17-years of experience, both working and teaching in the health and wellness industry. After starting with a kinesiology degree, she has committed herself to life-long learning and professional excellence, striving to always find the most beneficial and effective modalities to help her clients reach their optimal health. A hands-on specialist, some of Jackie's modalities of choice include massage therapy, Chi Nei Tsang Thai Abdominal Massage, Fascial Stretch Therapy, movement re-patterning, and breath and energy work. Jackie most recently became a certified Culinary Nutritionist, marrying her passions for food and health into one big life-changing collective.
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