Butt Seriously

We've all been there. Pants that fit in the morning and absolutely do not by dinner. This week Dr. Caroline Soyka and patient Sonia K. Narang get into the details of bloating and constipation. Press play to find out what's actually happening in your gut and what you can do about it — and hopefully feel a little less full of it!

Heartburn, reflux, that burning feeling creeping up your chest after dinner — yep, we're talking GERD. Dr. Caroline Soyka and Sonia K. Narang break down what's actually happening when your esophagus declares war on your stomach, from symptoms and triggers to treatments that actually work. And because no GERD conversation is complete without it — yes, we're talking belching. Loud, proud, and medically relevant. Tums, anyone?

It's time to get into the guts of one of the most common — and commonly misunderstood — digestive conditions out there: Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Caroline Soyka and Sonia K. Narang break down what IBS actually is, how it's diagnosed, and what the latest research says about why we get it. From symptoms and treatment options to managing bathroom urgency in real life, they leave nothing on the table — including the "Adult Diaper Bag," the discreet, stylish kit no one told you that you needed. Honest, funny, and practical, this episode is for anyone whose gut has ever had its own agenda.

Crohn's, colitis, and the conversations we're not having enough. Dr. Caroline Soyka and Sonia K. Narang break down inflammatory bowel disease—what's actually happening in your body, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment really looks like in practice. They get honest about the emotional side too, because living with IBD is about so much more than medication. If you or someone you love has ever felt dismissed, confused, or just plain embarrassed to bring up their symptoms—this one's for you.

Nobody wants to talk about colonoscopies—but Dr. Caroline Soyka and Sonia K. Narang are changing that. Blending clinical insight with real patient experience, they break down why colon cancer is now the number one cause of death in those under 45, and how colonoscopies can prevent it. From what polyps are to what the prep and procedure are really like, they make the process far less intimidating. They also cover newer screening options like Cologuard and Shield, explaining what they can—and can’t—do. Honest, funny, and informative, this episode might finally convince you to book that appointment.

Poop talk, but make it real. In our first episode, Dr. Caroline Soyka and patient Sonia K. Narang get candid about what's "normal," why your stool changes daily, and how fiber, water, stress, and even posture on the toilet all play a role. They cover everything from traveler's diarrhea to chronic constipation, fissures, and the right way to actually take care of your body -- plus why bidets might change your life!