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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 22 MIN

Perimenopause Bloating: Why the Same Food Bloats You One Day and Not the Next

from The Perimenopause Gutsy Talk podcast · host Christel Lyell- Gut Health Dietitian

Perimenopause bloating isn't just about what you ate — and understanding why changes everything.In this episode, I share what I believe is the most important piece of the bloating puzzle: why your gut becomes more sensitive during perimenopause, not just slower. I explain why the same food can feel fine one day and cause bloating the next, and what to do about it.I also share Anna's story — a client whose bloating wasn't being driven by the foods she'd been cutting out for months. It was being driven by something she couldn't see until we looked at her food diary together.In this episode you'll learn:Why bloating follows that morning-fine, afternoon-bloated pattern The gut sensitivity insight most women (and most advice online) completely miss Why cutting more foods usually makes bloating worseWhat to eat right now if you're bloated today How to eat day to day for a calmer, less reactive gut Why your nervous system matters as much as your diet When it's time to get proper supportFREE DOWNLOAD: What To Eat When Everything Bloats You;  gentle meals for a sensitive gut in perimenopause — no restriction, no complicated recipes. 👉 Download HEREREAD THE FULL GUIDE: Perimenopause Bloating: What to Eat (and What to Avoid) for Relief 📞 BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY CALL:  If your bloating has been going on for months and your diet is getting smaller, not bigger — let's talk. 👉Book your free introductory call HERE RESOURCES MENTIONED: Blog: Fibre 101 Blog: Constipation in Perimenopause Blog: Best Bread for IBS Episode 4: Movement for Gut Health Episode 12: The Menopause Gut Health Plate Episode 20: IBS and Bloating in PerimenopauseCONNECT: 🌐 christellyelldietitian.com 📷 @christel.gutsydietitianAbout ChristelChristel Lyell is a UK-registered dietitian with over 28 years of clinical experience specialising in gut health and digestive symptoms in midlife and perimenopause.She helps women who feel confused, overwhelmed or stuck with their gut find calmer digestion through evidence-based, food-first care.🎵 Music Credit:“Exciting Corporate” by ElevateMusica 🎵 Download | Artist: ElevateMusica on YouTube

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Perimenopause bloating isn't just about what you ate — and understanding why changes everything. In this episode, I share what I believe is the most important piece of the bloating puzzle: why your gut becomes more sensitive during perimenopause, not just slower. I explain why the same food can feel fine one day and cause bloating the next, and what to do about it. I also share Anna's story — a client whose bloating wasn't being driven by the foods she'd been cutting out for months. It was be...

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