97. Why Your Gut Health is the Secret to Balanced Hormones

If you've been dealing with bloating, constipation, PMS, or hormonal chaos—your gut might be trying to tell you something. And here's the truth: you can't fix your hormones without fixing your gut. In this episode, I sit down with Brandee Hommerding, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner and host of the Healthy Buzz podcast, to talk about the powerful connection between gut health and hormone balance. Brandee breaks down why your digestive system is the foundation of your hormonal health, and what happens when things go wrong—from estrogen recirculation to the hidden impact of birth control on your microbiome.In this episode we explore:Why gut health is the foundation of hormone health (and what happens when your detox pathways are blocked)How your gut bacteria impacts estrogen metabolism and detoxificationWhat really happens when you're constipated—and why it's wreaking havoc on your hormonesThe connection between birth control and gut dysfunction (including SIBO, gastroparesis, and Crohn's disease)Simple, practical ways to support your gutThis conversation is real, relatable, and packed with tools you can use right now to start supporting your body from the inside out. If you've been told your symptoms are "just in your head" or you've been chasing quick fixes without results, this episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to say all along.About Brandee HommerdingBrandee is a Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner behind Bee Collective Wellness and the host of the Healthy Buzz podcast. She's passionate about helping women find the root cause of their GI and hormonal symptoms because she believes women deserve better support. With training from the Nutrition Therapy Institute and additional certifications in hormones and wellness, Brandee brings insight and thoroughness to her work—helping clients skip the guesswork and get real answers. As a self-proclaimed "diet-culture dropout," she rejects the idea that health is about shrinking or that your symptoms are imaginary. Instead, she offers validation and guidance toward health that feels right, sustainable, and actually works.Resources:The Healthy Buzz podcastBee Collective Wellness websiteFollow Brandee On Instagram @beecollectivewellnessMy free guide: Maybe It’s Not You — The Truth About PMS & How to Take Back Control of Your CycleLearn more about the Hormone R.E.S.T. MethodJoin my Hormone Unfiltered NewsletterAbout KateKate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles.. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health!Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!