Gut Health, Hormones & Midlife Changes: What Every Woman Over 40 Should Know — with DR. SUSAN CLINTON

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Susan Clinton—a clinician, educator, and coach with over 40 years of experience helping women move through complex health transitions with clarity and confidence. Susan brings deep insight into the connections between the gut, hormones, and nervous system, and how those intersections can impact women in midlife and beyond.We explore the nuances of perimenopause and menopause, from autoimmunity shifts to digestive challenges, and the power of small, sustainable changes. Whether you're a healthcare provider or navigating your own health journey, this conversation is packed with clinical pearls and practical takeaways.We talk about:-The link between birth trauma, gut health, and perimenopause-How autoimmunity and digestion shift during midlife-Practical strategies for managing bloating, constipation, and hydration-The benefits of vaginal estrogen and advocating for your own care-How small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on overall healthTime Stamps1:00 Introduction1:51 how the conversation is different for women 5:49 clinical presentations for thyroid issues13:39 struggling with constipation22:15 the importance of chewing your food28:33 different types of fiber36:22 stool consistency 43:10 making small changes for big impact49:15 understanding bloating57:59 good and bad stress58:51 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH SUSANIG: https://www.instagram.com/sclintonpt/Website: https://ltiphysio.com/The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey.  This show has been a long time in the making!   You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry.   If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST!  If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)