{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"LLN Episode #321: Gut Health and Menopause: The Overlooked Connection","description":"Midlife digestion changes can feel confusing \u2014 bloating, constipation, reflux, cravings, brain fog, and inflammation that seem to come out of nowhere. In this episode, we unpack the&amp;nbsp;gut\u2013hormone connection in perimenopause and menopause, and I share a gentle framework to feel better: Calm \u2022 Feed \u2022 Support, plus a free 14-day gut reset.  If perimenopause or menopause has you feeling like your digestion has changed overnight \u2014 bloating by lunchtime, stubborn constipation, reflux out of nowhere, new food sensitivities, cravings, brain fog, or feeling inflamed and puffy \u2014 you\u2019re not alone\u2026 and you\u2019re not imagining it. In this Tea &amp;amp; Truth episode, we explore the overlooked connection between gut health and menopause, including how shifting estrogen and progesterone can impact motility, the microbiome, inflammation, and even the way estrogen is processed in the body (hello, estrobolome). You\u2019ll walk away with a simple, menopause-friendly framework \u2014 Calm \u2022 Feed \u2022 Support \u2014 and a gentle 14-Day Gut Reset you can start this week to support regularity, reduce bloating, stabilize energy, and feel more comfortable in your body again. In this episode, we cover: \u2022 Why gut symptoms often flare in perimenopause + menopause \u2022 The gut\u2013hormone connection (in plain English) \u2022 Estrogen metabolism + the role of the microbiome \u2022 Common root causes in midlife: stress, sleep, blood sugar, and digestion foundations \u2022 Symptom-specific support for bloating, constipation, reflux, cravings, and anxiety \u2022 A simple, doable 14-Day Gut Reset (free download) Free download: 14-Day Gut Reset (Menopause-Friendly)  https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1JQcxbyKS46YBsxGVg0r_BrelqrLocoQY\/view?usp=sharing Connect With Lynne: Website: https:\/\/holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/holistichealthandwellnessllc Facebook Group (Energized Healthy Women\u2019s Club): https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lynnewadsworth &amp;nbsp; Reminder: This episode is educational and supportive, but not medical advice. If you have severe or persistent symptoms (pain, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, or worsening issues), please work with your healthcare provider. ","author_name":"Living Life Naturally","author_url":"https:\/\/holistic-healthandwellness.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39767545\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197585390"}