S4 E20: Why Gut & Digestion Changes During Perimenopause + Bloating, Constipation, Reflux, and What to Do About It

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S4 E20: Why Gut & Digestion Changes During Perimenopause + Bloating, Constipation, Reflux, and What to Do About It
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If you’re in your mid/late 30s, 40s, or even 50s, you’ve probably noticed some annoying changes with your gut health. Maybe you’re struggling with more bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, or you can tell your digestion is just ‘off’. It’s not just in your head – unfortunately, your gut can change pretty drastically during perimenopause.

Your gut and hormones are deeply interconnected – the gut plays a HUGE role in how your body processes and metabolizes hormones! I’m diving into the fascinating connection between your gut and fluctuating hormones, what gut changes you may experience during perimenopause, how histamine intolerance, weight changes, and blood sugar issues can present, and more.

I know this time into perimenopause can feel overwhelming, but there ARE solutions for supporting and healing your gut. That’s where our team can step in! 

🎉 Our 1:1 Program, 90 Day Powerful Peri Protocol, is open for enrollment for March 2025! This is a program for women 35+ who want to lose weight, improve sleep, energy & mood. By taking a functional approach & utilizing testing for both your gut AND hormones, we can pinpoint what areas of YOUR body need specific attention. 

You are NOT doomed – you can build a healthy metabolism, gain strength and confidence, and totally transform your health!

Episode Recap:

  • How interconnected your gut & hormones really are {1:25}
  • Common gut changes experienced during perimenopause {5:22}
  • Histamine intolerance during perimenopause {7:27}
  • Weight gain & blood sugar issues during perimenopause {11:15}
  • Ways you can successfully support your gut thru perimenopause {15:00}

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**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

More About the Fueled & Free Podcast:

Hosted by Margaret Powell, a Holistic Nutritionist, The Fueled & Free Podcast is a women’s health podcast that helps you cut through the noise of the wellness world, ditch diet culture & reclaim your metabolism.

Informative and relatable wisdom + guidance for the everyday woman, we cover topics on nutrition, hormones, gut health, thyroid health, nervous system regulation tools, motherhood, and more. New episodes release every Wednesday! Connect with Margaret on Instagram @margaretannpowell or email fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com. To learn more about working with Margaret, head to https://fueledandfree.com.

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Hey, I'm Margaret

I'm a Certified Holistic Nutritionist + Holistic Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and owner of an integrative virtual wellness clinic that has helped hundreds of women on their journey to optimal health.

I know from my own personal health journey that it's possible to reclaim my body after years of struggling. I was confused and overwhelmed, dismissed by health providers who didn't take the time to understand the "why" behind my symptoms. Then I discovered Functional Nutrition and worked through the process of unraveling the root causes behind my struggles, everything changed.

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