#96 | Struggling To Poop? Bowel-Friendly Habits That Actually Work For Better Autoimmune Regularity

Send us Fan MailIs constipation stealing your energy and adding stress to your day? If you've tried diet changes or supplements and still struggle with bowel issues, this episode will change the way you think about poop—for good.Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Jessica Lupi returns to share simple, science-backed habits that support healthy bowel function—especially for autoimmune warriors dealing with constipation, urgency, or incontinence. You’ll learn how your pelvic floor, nervous system, and even your morning routine affect your ability to poop with ease. You'll walk away with:A new understanding of the pelvic floor’s role in bowel movementsA clear, daily bowel routine to support function and reduce flaresThe “I Love You” massage and other practical tools to relieve constipation naturallyWhether you’re managing MS, autoimmune disease, or just want easier poops—listen in and start with the one habit every body needs: exhale when you poop. It protects your pelvic floor and sets the stage for smoother, healthier bowel movements.Plop App – Track your bowel movements privately.Bristol Stool Chart – Understand your poop better.Yoga with Adriene - Wind Relieving Pose – A quick routine to ease gas and improve digestion.Squatty Potty – Elevate your bathroom experience.Press play to listen, learn, and breathe your way to better bowel health. And don’t forget—if you haven’t caught the episode with Dr. Lupi on bladder health, listen here after this one!Note: The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health is now Autoimmune Health Secrets—same mission to help you feel better and function better using habits that are enjoyable, effective, and  (together we make them) inevitable.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Menu of support options to work with me HERE.Free quiz HERE.Join the Consistency Challenge HERE.Personalized Energy Audit HERE.Explore CLUB Habit Hub HERE. Sign-up for emails HERE.Book your 1-on-1 call HERE.Privacy Policy, T&C, Medical Disclaimer.This podcast explores health & wellness with autoimmune disease—multiple sclerosis (MS) and others—how challenges like fatigue, brain fog, flares, & symptoms related to the nervous system, inflammation, & mitochondria can be supported by healthy habits in food, movement, sleep, and rest, while fostering consistency, self-care, & a resilient mindset. If you’ve read Atomic Habits by James Clear and still don’t have the healthy habits you want, this show is for you. Adjacent to functional medicine, holistic health, AIP diet, and the Wahls Protocol, this is guidance from a health and wellness coach to help those navigating chronic illness feel better and thrive.