S4 E6: The Surprising Link Between Hormonal Imbalances + Poor Gut Health

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S4 E6: The Surprising Link Between Hormonal Imbalances + Poor Gut Health
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I know sooo many of you are struggling with annoying hormonal issues, like irregular periods, bloating, acne, fatigue, and more. 

Maybe you’ve gotten bloodwork done with your provider, and it comes back ‘normal’. Maybe you’ve been told that testing your hormones won’t be useful due to their fluctuation. Regardless of your story, you’re experiencing these issues, and you deserve to get to the root cause of WHY they’re happening!

What if I told you that all of these hormonal imbalances were linked to something deeper… like poor gut health?

When you have imbalances in your gut, your hormones WILL be affected. In today’s episode, I’m discussing why your hormonal issues are linked to poor gut health. I’m diving into how the gut causes hormonal issues, the role that stress, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental toxins play, practical steps you can take right away to support both your gut health and your hormones, and more.

I hope this episode opens your eyes to how closely tied your gut is to your hormones. If you’re tired of dealing with frustrating hormonal symptoms and you’re ready to get to the root cause of what YOUR body needs, I highly encourage you to apply for our 1-1 Deep Dive Program! When you take care of your gut, your hormones will thank you. Healing your gut can be the key to feeling better, having more energy, and really getting your health back on track!!

Episode Recap: 

  • Common hormonal symptoms women struggle with {3:02}
  • The root causes that actually cause hormonal imbalances {3:51}
  • Why you may think your gut isn’t *really* the issue + typical symptoms & scenarios we hear from the clients we work with {6:13}
  • How the gut causes hormonal issues {11:15}
  • How SIBO + the lack of enzyme secretion contributes to poor gut absorption & nutrient deficiencies {14:58}
  • The connection between gut imbalances and chronic inflammation within the body {17:40}
  • What it looks like when you work with our team & take a personalized approach {18:35}
  • Practical steps you can start taking today to improve your gut health + support your hormones {19:37}

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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.

Lots of Love,

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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.

Now I'm here to help you do the same!

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