What Your Poop Is Telling You: Carrie's 5 P’s to Decode Your Gut (Episode 66)

Did you know that your daily bathroom trip is a built-in gut check?In this episode, Carrie breaks down the “5 P’s” of poop ~ Pattern, Pace, Physical appearance (Bristol chart), Pigmentation (color), and Pungency (smell) ~ to help you spot what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next. We cover constipation vs. urgency, how stress can pause gut motility (hello fight or flight), what stool color can signal, and simple habits to get back to daily, feel-good bowel movements.You’ll learn: ideal frequency & form (Bristol 3–4), red flags (mucus, floating stools, undigested food, black/red stool), the stress–motility connection, and Carrie’s G.U.T.S. method (gut support, fiber, routine, slow down/chew).Follow Carrie on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriechojnowski/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.o.chojnowskiVisit https://thrivewithcarrie.com/ to book a free discovery call!See you next time!Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.