In this episode, we cover:
- Why the gut is one of the most overlooked systems affected by menopause
- How declining estrogen and progesterone impact digestion and motility
- Why women often experience more bloating, constipation, and food sensitivities in midlife
- The connection between gut health, inflammation, immune changes, and weight loss resistance
- Why digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile production can all become compromised
- What leaky gut is and why it may become more common during perimenopause and menopause
- How stress, trauma, and the nervous system can worsen gut and hormone symptoms
- Why fiber still matters, even if your gut is struggling
- The role of mitochondria, sleep, movement, and lifestyle foundations in gut recovery
- Why HRT can help, but often is not the whole story
