Episode Details

Welcome to a replay episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In this insightful conversation, host Lisa Franz is joined by gut health specialist Liz Roman, aka “The Poop Queen” and co-owner of Fit Mom Lifestyle. Liz gets honest about her years-long struggle with chronic constipation, her path from frustration with conventional medicine to functional nutrition, and how she now helps women solve digestive and hormonal challenges with real, sustainable strategies.

This episode is packed with practical, actionable takeaways—whether you want to improve your digestion, break free from the cycle of stress and constipation, or balance hormones for vibrant energy. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really “normal” when it comes to gut health, how to optimize your daily habits, or what to do when over-the-counter fixes don’t work, you’ll get clarity and encouragement in this replay.

Tune in for empowering talk, myth-busting science, and soul-nourishing advice to help you finally feel good from the inside out!

Timestamp Overview:

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Goals

00:20 – Liz’s Powerful Story: Chronic Constipation, Autoimmunity, and Searching for Answers

04:26 – Leaving Corporate, Embracing Functional Nutrition, Unlocking Real Solutions05:30 – Calories In, Calories Out? Why It Isn’t That Simple

06:36 – “What’s Normal?”: The Real Frequency for Healthy Bowel Movements09:47 – Pebbly Stools, Straining, and the Hidden Faces of Constipation

10:50 – Estrogen, Toxins, and Why Bowel Health Impacts Hormones

14:13 – Quick Relief & Lasting Fixes: Hydration, Kiwi, Magnesium, and More

16:36 – “Lazy Bowel” Syndrome: How Not to Become Dependent on Laxatives

19:16 – Diversity is Key: Rotating Foods and Supplements for Gut Health

21:24 – The Power of Daily Habits: Stress, Rushed Eating, and Why Digestion Starts with “Rest & Digest”

26:26 – Vacation, Stress Relief, and The Surprise of Daily Bowel Movements

28:35 – IBS, SIBO, Leaky Gut: What Diagnoses Really Mean and What To Do

34:04 – Stomach Acid: Why Low Acid Is a Hidden Root Problem

36:04 – Increasing Stomach Acid Naturally: Apple Cider Vinegar and Hydration

39:27 – Escape Deprivation Dieting: Nourishing Your Gut and Mind for Real Wellness

43:13 – Bodybuilder Case Study: How More Fiber and Diverse Foods Changed Everything

46:11 – Gradual Fiber Increase: Supporting a Healthy Microbiome Over Time

49:12 – Ditching Frankenfoods: Building a Wholesome, Simple Pantry for Gut Health

49:13 – Where to Get Liz’s Free Constipation Cure Guide & How to Connect

Featured Free Resource: 🌟 Download Liz’s “Constipation Cure Guide” for step-by-step gut support—grab the link from Liz’s Instagram bio or DM her “Constipation Cure”!

Connect with Liz Roman (The Poop Queen):

Instagram: @the.poop.queen

Website https://fitmom.co/

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