Today we're talking all about the link between gut health and mental wellness for women navigating midlife challenges like perimenopause and menopause. I'm joined by Tina Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Just Thrive. Tina shares her journey from a high-stress career to discovering the profound impact of the gut microbiome on her own hormonal balance and mental state. We discuss innovative spore-based probiotics that survive the gastric environment and significantly alter gut flora, offering promising benefits for conditions such as stress, anxiety, autoimmune diseases, and chronic inflammation. We also give advice on diet, lifestyle changes, and the potential of probiotics to revolutionize mental wellness and hormone balance.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why hormonal changes during midlife disrupt the gut microbiome and impact mental state.
• An introduction to innovative probiotics and prebiotics designed to support gut health.
• The science behind Bacillus spores and their ability to survive the harsh gastric environment.
• How spore-based probiotics can significantly alter gut flora for better health.
• Why a healthy microbiome effectively manages autoimmune diseases and mental health issues.
• The relationship between gut health and brain function, including neurotransmitter production and inflammation.
• Details on a study from the University of North Texas revealing leaky gut prevalence in healthy individuals.
• How spore-based probiotics can help tackle health challenges like asthma, allergies, and chronic diseases.
• Differences between spore-based probiotics and traditional probiotics in surviving the gastric system.
• How the role of gut health in processing hormones impacts mental health.
• Just Thrive's flagship product with Bacillus strains aiding gut health and mental wellness.
• Bifidobacterium longum 1714's role in reducing stress perception and balancing cortisol levels.
• How to improve gut health, reduce reliance on SSRIs, and manage stress.
• What connection exists between prebiotics, probiotics, and overall wellness.
• Testimonials highlighting the transformative effects of gut health on energy levels.

• For a limited time, you can save 20% off a 90 day bottle of Just Thrive probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/Hormone with coupon code: HORMONE

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