Episode 52: Bloating Like You're 6 Months Pregnant After Meals? Here’s What’s Really Going On

Does your stomach balloon after meals, sometimes so much it looks like you’re pregnant? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone! In this episode, I unpack why bloating becomes more common in our 40s, how shifting hormones affect gut health, and the hidden role of stomach acid and digestive enzymes. You’ll learn: Why perimenopause hormones impact your gut lining The difference between bloating straight after meals vs. an hour later Practical ways to strengthen your digestion and reduce discomfort Supplements and food-based strategies to support your gut lining Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page  Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/  Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/  Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe and share, and leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful!