{"podcast":{"title":"Mikkipedia","slug":"mikkipedia-1319728","podcast_index_feed_id":1319728,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/mikkipedia","website_url":"https://www.mikkiwilliden.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Rex5xizm5s75WEApb0hW2pnxZ3-n21cWTFT6Emw0820/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNjI2/NTEwMjAyMWQ2M2Iy/ZjliYjA4ZGFhMTBh/N2E2Ni5qcGc.jpg","author":"Mikki Williden","episode_count":502,"summary":"Mikkipedia is an exploration in all things health, well being, fitness, food and nutrition. I sit down with scientists, doctors, professors, practitioners and people who have a wealth of experience and have a conversation that takes a deep dive into their area of expertise. I love translating science into a language that people understand, so while some of the conversations will be pretty in-depth, you will come away with some practical tips that can be instigated into your everyday life. I hope you enjoy the show!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T20:21:17.966335+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mikkipedia-1319728"},"episode":{"title":"Mini Mikkipedia - Why More Fibre Isn’t Fixing Your Constipation Still Constipated? Here’s What You Might Be Missing","slug":"mini-mikkipedia-why-more-fibre-isn-t-fixing-your-constipation-still-constipated-here-s-what-you-might-be-missing","published_at":"2026-08-30T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mikkipedia-1319728/mini-mikkipedia-why-more-fibre-isn-t-fixing-your-constipation-still-constipated-here-s-what-you-might-be-missing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mikkipedia-1319728","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3a1f17b","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/b3a1f17b/5a5c8316.mp3","summary":"Constipation is often met with the same advice: eat more fibre, drink more water and move more. But what if you’re already doing all of that and still struggling? In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki explores why constipation isn’t one single problem — and why piling on more fibre can sometimes make things worse. She breaks down the differences between slow-transit constipation, IBS-related symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction, including dyssynergic defecation. Mikki also looks at why the type of fibre matters, the evidence for psyllium, kiwifruit, prunes and magnesium oxide, and when supplements or medications may actually be contributing to the problem. Plus, she explains the signs that suggest it may be time to look beyond nutrition and seek medical or pelvic health support. In this episode: Why more fibre can sometimes worsen bloating and constipation Psyllium versus inulin, chicory root and insoluble fibres The overlooked role of pelvic floor dysfunction and outlet obstruction Evidence for two kiwifruit daily, prunes and magnesium oxide Other contributors including medications, supplements, thyroid function, under-eating, stress and poor sleep Contact Mikki: https://mikkiwilliden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden NZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nz Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz , www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order","meta_description":"Constipation is often met with the same advice: eat more fibre, drink more water and move more. But what if you’re already doing all of that and still str…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1518,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mikkipedia-1319728/episodes/mini-mikkipedia-why-more-fibre-isn-t-fixing-your-constipation-still-constipated-here-s-what-you-might-be-missing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mikkipedia-1319728/mini-mikkipedia-why-more-fibre-isn-t-fixing-your-constipation-still-constipated-here-s-what-you-might-be-missing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}