197: Menopause, gut health and nervous system regulation with Bonnie Wisener

Send a textIn this episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Bonnie Wisener, registered holistic nutritionist, digestive health expert, and founder of Shift Nutrition and Wellness, about why gut issues so often flare in perimenopause and menopause.Together, they explore the powerful (and often missed) links between hormones, the nervous system, IBS, food restriction, and midlife stress – and what actually helps when digestion starts to unravel.This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food fear, or the sense that their gut has suddenly “turned” in midlife.The Hotflash Inc Summit All Access Pass https://summit.hotflashinc.com/hotflash-inc-summit-all-access-passComing Soon: The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy https://hotflashinc.comThank you to our Hotflash inc Summit sponsorPhosis – Clean, clinically proven skincare for hormonal skin Use code HOTFLASHINC for 15% off at https://phosis.comWhat we explored this episode00:00 – Why gut symptoms spike in perimenopause06:20 – IBS as a gut–brain disorder, not a food problem13:45 – Why restriction and elimination diets backfire20:30 – Nervous system regulation as digestive medicine29:10 – Protein, fiber, blood sugar, and midlife digestion38:40 – Supplements, probiotics, and what actually helpsMemorable quote: “Digestive issues in menopause aren’t separate problems – they’re different expressions of the same system shift.”Resources mentionedNerva App (by Mindset Health): https://nervaibs.comProbio Chart: https://www.probiochart.comConnect with our guestWebsite: https://shiftnutritionandwellness.com/ Instagram: @shiftnutritionandwellnessJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information