What the GUT Is Happening?! Gut Health in Perimenopause/Menopause Explained

In this episode, we're diving deep into the gut—literally! We’ll explore how perimenopause and menopause shake up your gut health, from bloating and constipation to changes in your microbiome.  Hormones like estrogen and progesterone don’tjust affect your mood and cycles—they also play a big role in digestion and gut balance. I’ll break down the science in simple terms and share practical, real-life tips to support your gut - think about such things as fiber-rich foods, drinking enough water, stress management and more - daily habits that can help balance your hormones.  Gut health isn’t just about digestion—it’s your foundation for hormone harmony. So if you're navigating midlife changes and want to feel better from the inside out, this episode is for you. Tune in, your gut will thank you!FunctionallyFitwithElise Newsletter:https://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/functionally-fit-newsletterFREE RESOURCES:Click below for a great FREEBIE  on how to lose that extra belly weight:(MenoBelly Freebie) https://functionallyfitwithelise.ck.page/menobelly-blasterClick below for a MACRO GUIDE FREEBIE - a guide to understanding, setting, and tracking macroshttps://functionallyfitwithelise.kit.com/how-to-macro-guideDISCOUNT CODES FOR PRODUCTS I ACTUALLY USE:Oats (Elise’s Favourite Breakfast) https://www.proateinmealz.com/  DISCOUNT CODE “ELISE10” to saveLEGION SUPPLEMENTS:https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/wverpDISCOUNT CODE:   “Elise” to save 20%OTHER PLACES YOU CAN CONNECT WITH ME:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-C59WrT5jB5dgr0pOhVtAPodcast Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/etzurkovPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elise-tzurkov-podcast/id1778056130Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/functionallyfitwithelise/?hl=enFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/383975962844507/Website: https://functionallyfitwithelise.com/Pinterest:  https://ca.pinterest.com/elisetzurkov/ADDITIONAL EPISODES THAT SUPPORT THIS TOPIC:Habits vs Hormones Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/HqCBJioFMUb Habits vs Hormones YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Ve7kJRIakk Habits vs Hormones Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/habits-vs-hormones-in-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000675794813 Stress in Perimenopause and Menopause: How toprevent weight gain and the impact on hormones YouTube: https://youtu.be/pPmMr_IVxSYStress in Perimenopause and Menopause: How toprevent weight gain and the impact on hormones Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stress-energy-management-in-perimenopause-and-menopause/id1778056130?i=1000716301898 Insulin Resistance in Perimenopause YouTube: https://youtu.be/nfuyZryvwWwInsulin Resistance in Perimenopause Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lEoYZJfFMUbInsulin Resistance in Perimenopause Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insulin-resistance-in-perimenopause/id1778056130?i=1000709098674