#36 Gut Health & Fat Loss at Perimenopause With Emma Bardwell

There's now no doubt that good bacteria that reside in our digestive tract are inextricably linked to wellbeing and good health.  But what influence does the gut have on perimenopause symptoms?This week I'm joined by registered nutritionist and health writer Emma Bardwell to find out. Emma specialises in women's health and has a particular interest in menopause and perimenopause and is a member of the British Menopause Society.  Her  evidence-based, no nonsense approach has made her one of the go-to names in women's health.In this episode we also talk about the sensitive subject of fat loss at perimenopause, something I've felt nervous talking about because for me,  body positivity comes first.  However, fat loss is a subject both Emma and I get asked about all the time so it needs to be discussed!As well as her one-to-one clinic in London, Emma also runs Menopause In The Workplace sessions.  She has also co-authored the book The Perimenopause Solution which brings together her own specialist expertise alongside that of medical doctor Dr Shahzadi Harper. Join us in this conversation where we talk about:🎙️ Why good gut health is so important, particularly during perimenopause🎙️ The symptoms of poor gut health🎙️ The factors that affect our digestive health and foods to avoid🎙️ How to improve our gut bacteria🎙️ Which Pro/prebiotic supplements are best🎙️ Why we put on weight at perimenopause, particularly around the middle and why it's so difficult to shift🎙️ The difference between fat loss and weight loss🎙️ How carrying too much body fat affects women during perimenopause🎙️ Practical ways to lose body fatTo find out more about Emma:https://www.emmabardwell.com/https://www.instagram.com/emma.bardwell/https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmabardwellnutritionist/To join my new FB group go to:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepositiveperimenopauseclubEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/