478: Constipation & Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go
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478: Constipation & Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go

43:25 Feb 20, 2026
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Your belief system can affect your bowel movements. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores what perfectionism has to do with constipation and how, through herbs, body adjustments, and emotional work, you can teach your body to let go and improve your bowel movements. Show notes?? Recommendations: Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation: https://dbscript.com/product/ver/ Neuro-Emotional Technique Homeopathic Remedies to support NET: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/ Look into Cina: https://ca.iherb.com/pr/boiron-cina-30c-calm-remedy-approx-80-pellets/57886 Herbals:  Morinda: https://shorturl.at/vyRZu Scutalleria: https://shorturl.at/hlCtN Cascara Sagrada Senna Aloe Vera in herbal form Psyllium Link to Chinese Medicine Organ/Emotions Chart: https://naturalpainsolutions.com.au/chinese-body-clock-emotions/ Large Intestine ? Letting go, release, boundaries Paired organ: Lung Primary emotions involved: Grief, Sadness, Holding on (to people, events, identities, or beliefs) Common TCM Constipation Patterns ? Dryness (Lung–LI dryness) Often seen after grief, loss, prolonged sadness Stools are hard, dry, difficult to pass ? Qi stagnation Emotional suppression, resentment, rigidity Sensation of “wanting to go but can’t” ? Heat Irritability, frustration, overdrive Dry stools with discomfort ? Deficiency Chronic stress, burnout, depletion Weak urge, incomplete evacuation If you can relate, here’s an internal check-in you might want to do: Ask yourself, “what am I holding onto because it once felt safe?” ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY
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