{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones","description":"Most people trying to fix their hormones start in the wrong place. They chase supplements, blame stress, or assume sleep is the problem. In reality, true hormonal balance starts in the gut. Without a healthy gut, nothing you do for your hormones will land properly. That is what this masterclass is all about. In this episode, I break down why gut health is the foundation for optimal hormones, steady mood, good sleep, strong energy, and proper detoxification. You will learn the hidden signs of poor gut function, why probiotics often make things worse, and the exact phases you need to follow to rebuild your gut for long term hormonal balance. This is the education most people never get from their GP. It is simple to understand, grounded in functional medicine, and something you can start working on today. Inside this episode you will learn: \u2022 Why the gut is the control centre for inflammation, nutrient absorption and detoxification \u2022 How serotonin is made in the gut and what that means for your mood and stress hormones \u2022 Why poor gut function disrupts testosterone, thyroid hormones and oestrogen balance \u2022 The gut liver hormone triangle and why detoxifying used hormones matters \u2022 The hidden triggers that destroy gut health, including stress, PPIs, antibiotics, alcohol and low fibre diets \u2022 Why reflux is usually low stomach acid, not high \u2022 Why waking at 2am or 3am is often a gut and blood sugar issue \u2022 The link between gut health, melatonin, and broken sleep \u2022 How inflammation and endotoxins create anxiety, wired tired energy, and night time wake ups \u2022 Why you can have a dysfunctional gut without any digestive symptoms at all \u2022 The real signs of gut dysfunction that show up in hormones, cholesterol, iron and sleep The three phases of fixing your gut: Clean up: antimicrobials, digestive support, bile flow, enzyme support Rebuild: glutamine, zinc carnosine, colostrum, short chain fatty acids, DGL Re inoculate: targeted probiotics and prebiotics when the gut can actually tolerate them Most people rush to probiotics first. That is like putting flowers in a dirty vase. Clean the gut first, rebuild the lining, then reintroduce the bacteria. Practical steps you can start today: \u2022 Eat whole foods, slow down and chew properly \u2022 No scrolling while eating, get your system into a calm state first \u2022 Increase fibre and plant diversity, aim for 30 different plants per week \u2022 Use veggie ice cubes to boost diversity in a simple way \u2022 Eat away from stressful environments like desks or bill paying areas \u2022 Limit snacking and give your gut proper rest periods \u2022 Add fermented foods if tolerated \u2022 Stay hydrated with electrolytes and good quality water \u2022 Increase protein intake to support gut lining repair and hormone synthesis \u2022 Reduce caffeine and alcohol if sleep or digestion is off Supplements mentioned in this episode General starting points, not prescriptions \u2022 DGL to soothe the gut \u2022 Digestive enzymes before meals \u2022 Glutamine to support the gut lining \u2022 Magnesium glycinate for deeper sleep or magnesium citrate for bowel motility The message is simple. Healthy hormones start with a healthy gut. Without fixing this foundation, you will always chase symptoms. If sleep is broken, if motivation is low, if libido has dropped or energy crashes hit you daily, it is time to look deeper. If you want to explore your own gut health and hormones with functional testing and a proper plan, message me and we can see what is really going on. ","author_name":"The Optimal Health Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.olliematthewshealthcoach.com","html":"