Episode #14: The Gut Health and Weight Gain Connection in Menopause

Andrea Donsky, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Lifestyle Expert, interviews Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Digestive Health Expert Bonnie Wisener. They discuss the connection between our gut, weight gain, and the “muffin top” many of us experience in perimenopause and menopause. Bonnie shares the research on how stress and hormones affect our gut, tips on what you should be doing every day to help lose weight, and how other menopause symptoms are also linked to gut health. WATCH: The Surprising Hydrating Snacks that can Contribute to Your 8 Glasses a Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HayzEFwvN-k&t=135sWant to connect with other women in perimenopause or menopause in a private community? Looking for information, solutions, and real talk about the many symptoms women experience? Join here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf Connect with Bonnie Wisener:Website: https://bonniewisener.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiftnutritionandwellness/Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shiftintohealthyhabits/Instagram: @shiftnutritionandwellness1:00 Gut health and your microbiome2:20 Reasons for gut issues in perimenopause and menopause3:37 Tips to help tackle the “muffin top”6:19 Detoxifying your liver9:35 The importance of fiber12:06 The gut health and menopause connection14:00 The #1 thing you should be doing every day18:27 Probiotics, probiotic-rich foods, and bacteria in your gut23:27 Stress27:23 I can’t take the weight off no matter what I do!29:42 Perimenopause/menopause and acne, headaches, muscle, and joint aches. ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/2UTjmb0 ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/2y9bmwJ ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2T8ySkM ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2Taqa5w ▸ email | [email protected] N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph N A T U R A L L Y S A V V Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2X1jEPD ▸ facebook | /naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2Zd1sVY ▸ twitter | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2z3soNi ▸ Pinterest: naturally savvy | https://bit.ly/367GERh ▸ email | [email protected] us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.