Can’t poop? If you’ve tried hydration, magnesium, and fiber, but STILL struggle with chronic constipation, this episode breaks down why. Erin and TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, FHP-C™ are talking about the real root causes of sluggish bowels, like low digestive capacity and mineral imbalances, to hidden microbiome issues and chronic nervous system stress. Fiber also sometimes makes constipation worse (!)
Using a real client case study, Nicole shares how she helped a woman resolve decades-long constipation in just 3 months by layering digestive support, targeted nutrients, gut testing, and nervous system regulation.
This episode will help you rethink constipation beyond the quick fixes so you can finally understand how hydration, minerals, microbiome balance, vagal tone, and emotional release all work together for healthy digestion.
In this episode:
- The #1 cause of chronic constipation (hint: dehydration!) and what your baseline water intake should look like
- Erin’s favorite travel must-have for avoiding constipation while traveling
- The fiber mistake that can make things worse if you have motility issues, plus the gut bacteria linked to methane gas
- How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system literally shut off digestion
- Erin’s go-to relief strategies, including coffee enemas and emotional “letting go” practices that address the energetic roots of constipation
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