Gut Health Doctor Explains Constipation, IBS & What You’re Doing Wrong

Should it really take 30 minutes on the toilet? According to Dr. Patel, a board-certified gastroenterologist, if your poop is ready,  it should take less than a minute. In this episode, she breaks down the stuff no one talks about but everyone deals with, from pelvic floor dysfunction to why doom-scrolling on the toilet is actually making things worse.Dr. Patel is a keynote speaker, Instagram favorite, and one of the most relatable doctors you'll ever listen to. We get into the real science behind bloating, constipation, how menopause and hysterectomy change your gut, the truth about food sensitivity tests, whether gluten and dairy are actually the problem, what Ozempic really does to your insides, alcohol's effect on your microbiome, Amy's wild pizza parasite story, and three simple hacks every woman should know. This one is packed00:00 – Cold Open: Let's Talk Guts & Butts01:15 – Meet Dr. Patel + How We Met in Vegas04:17 – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Explained08:00 – Why Gut Health Took Over the Internet15:45 – Hysterectomy, Menopause & Your Gut20:20 – Diaphragmatic Breathing for Constipation26:00 – 3 Simple Hacks: Stool, Water & Fiber30:57 – Does Wine Wreck Your Gut? (Honest Answer)33:05 – Ozempic & GLP-1s: What They Really Do37:00 – Amy's NYC Pizza Parasite Story43:00 – Food Sensitivity Tests: Worth It or Waste?46:54 – The Truth About Gluten & Dairy