It's already been in the 90s here in Tulsa, which means we're already shifting to summer mode even though it's March.

Grilling more, eating outside more. And every year around this time, I start looking at the backyard and noticing what's worn out, what's uncomfortable, and what needs to be replaced before we're using it every day. So I've been on Wayfair looking at ways to get things dialed in in our backyard eating area, better seating, maybe a few smaller things like planters or cushions that make the space more usable. What I like about Wayfair is how easy it is to narrow things down. You can filter by size, material, price, read through a ton of reviews, and get a clear sense of what you're buying before you pull the trigger. And they make the whole process easy, fast shipping options, and a lot of items come with straightforward assembly or even setup help if you want it. So you're not stuck figuring it out on your own. It just makes planning and upgrading your space a lot simpler heading into summer. Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now and shop all things home. That's wayfair.com,

W-A-Y-F-A-I-R dot com, Wayfair, every style, every home. Starting something new always comes

with that voice in the back of your head. What if this doesn't work? What if nobody buys anything?

I remember that feeling well when we launched the Art of Manliness Store. You're putting something out there and hoping it connects. One thing that made it easier was using Shopify. We've used it for years now to run the AOM store and it handles everything behind the scenes so we can focus on the actual stuff we do, the content we do in AOM and the products we sold. Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world and 10% of all e-commerce in the U.S. from big brands to smaller operations like ours.

It lets you manage everything in one place, inventory, payments, analytics, without having to

stitch together a bunch of different tools. It also helps you reach customers with built-in email

and social media tools and that shop pay checkout makes a real difference. Fewer abandoned carts, more completed purchases. It's time to turn those what-ifs

into success with Shopify today. Sign up for your $1 per month trial of the day at shopify.com

slash manliness. Go to shopify.com slash manliness. That's shopify.com slash manliness.

Brett McKay here and welcome to another edition of the AOM podcast, which since 2008 has

featured conversations with the world's best authors, thinkers, and leaders that gleaned their

edifying, life-improving insights without the fluff and filler. The AOM podcast is just one

part of the McKay mission to help individuals practice timeless

virtues through thought, word, and deed.

Also, be sure to explore our articles in Art ofmanlius.com, read the deeper dyes we do in

our substack newsletter at dyingbred.net and turn our content into real-world action

by joining the Strenuous Life program at strunerunus life.com.

Now on to the show.

Pooping! Everybody does it, but a lot of people are embarrassed to talk about it.

That's a shame, my guest says.

Not only because your digestive health is incredibly linked to your overall health, but simply for the fact that there is much happiness to be found in an easy, worry-free, constitutional. Harvard gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pusha Pushche is the author of You and Pooping All Wrong. How to Make Your Valve Movements a Joy. Today in the show, Trish and I have a fun and frank conversation about the art and science of valve movements, including the color of healthy stools, how often you should be pooping, if laxatives are safe to use, the food to eat that's even better than prunes for getting things going, why you feel the urge to go poop at Barnes & Noble, the wonders of the bidet, the danger of using your smartphone on the toilet, how to get more comfortable pooping in a public restroom, and more.

...