COMMENT ‘REFLEX’ AND I’LL SEND YOU THESE TIPS AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF. How to poop first thing every morning 🚽 💩 If you’ve ever noticed the urge to go right after coffee or breakfast, that’s not random — it’s called the gastrocolic reflex. When food or liquid hits your stomach, your brain sends a signal to your colon that says “empty the tank.” That wave of nerve activity pushes stool toward the exit. The goal is to wake up that reflex on purpose. Here’s how to trigger it: 1. Drink first Warm li