Reclaim The Pause

"The Gut-Estrogen Connection: What Your Microbiome Has to Do with Brain Fog, Weight Gain, and More"

Episode Summary

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s one of the most powerful regulators of estrogen in your body. In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, we’re diving into the fascinating connection between your gut microbiome and your hormones, especially during perimenopause. You’ll learn: How your gut helps activate estrogen—and what happens when it doesn’t Why symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, and low mood may be tied to dysbiosis Simple foods and habits that can restore gut health and improve hormone balance The role of the gut-brain axis and how emotional stress impacts your microbiome What I do in my daily routine to keep my gut and hormones supported

Episode Notes

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s one of the most powerful regulators of estrogen in your body. In this episode of Reclaim the Pause, we’re diving into the fascinating connection between your gut microbiome and your hormones, especially during perimenopause.

You’ll learn:

• How your gut helps activate estrogen—and what happens when it doesn’t
• Why symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, and low mood may be tied to dysbiosis
• Simple foods and habits that can restore gut health and improve hormone balance
• The role of the gut-brain axis and how emotional stress impacts your microbiome
• What I do in my daily routine to keep my gut and hormones supported

This episode is for you if you’re looking for natural, practical ways to feel more like yourself again—energized, clear, and steady.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Foods that support the estrobolome and estrogen metabolism
• Tapping (EFT), prayer, laughter, and other nervous system support tools
• My free discovery calls to help you build a personalized, faith-rooted wellness plan

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