If you struggle to poop when you’re stressed, it’s not in your head — it’s in your vagus nerve. Your gut and brain are connected by one long communication cable. When your nervous system senses threat (emails, pressure, noise), it shuts down digestion to conserve energy. 💡 NO ONE TELLS YOU THIS: Your colon literally pauses peristalsis during chronic stress. You can’t poop your way out of survival mode. The antidote? Less multitasking. More presence. Rest before you eat. Breathe before you scrol

Do you struggle to poop? #womenover40 #womenover50 | Health Tips 6.7