Let’s Talk Poop: Gut Health, Pelvic Floor & Hormones with The Vagina Whisperer

Let’s talk about poop.It might feel like an awkward topic, but your bowel movements are actually one of the most honest signals your body gives you about what’s happening inside. Your gut, hormones, and pelvic floor are deeply connected, and things like period poops, PMS bloating, or constipation can reveal a lot about your overall health.In this episode of the Ask Lively Podcast, host Nathalia sits down with Dr. Sara Reardon, a board certified pelvic floor physical therapist, founder of The V Hive, and widely known online as The Vagina Whisperer. Together they explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, and the pelvic floor. Dr. Reardon shares what your digestion can tell you about your menstrual cycle, why bathroom habits matter more than most people realize, and how small daily changes can support better gut, pelvic, and hormone health.If you have ever wondered whether your digestion is normal, why your body feels different around your period, or how your pelvic floor affects everything from bloating to constipation, this conversation will give you answers you probably never learned before.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why bowel movements are often considered an important “vital sign” of overall health• What’s actually happening in your body during period poops and PMS related bloating• How pelvic floor dysfunction can influence digestion, constipation, and bathroom habits• Simple everyday habits that can support healthier digestion and pelvic floor function• When digestive changes are completely normal and when it might be time to talk to a healthcare providerYour body is constantly communicating with you. Even something as ordinary as digestion can offer powerful insight into your hormones, your cycle, and your long term health. The more you understand these signals, the more confident you can feel in your own body.Resources & LinksTry the Lively App for freehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/lively-period-tracker-cycle/id6447674634Lively Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/livelycycleLearn more about Livelyhttps://livelycycle.com/Connect with Dr. Sara ReardonWebsitehttp://www.thevagwhisperer.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhispererStay connected with Ask LivelySubscribe, follow, and leave us a review so we can keep bringing you honest and empowering conversations about women’s health.