Ep. 629 The Gut's Role in Hormones, Metabolism, and Immunity | Menopause, Perimenopause, Gut Health

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Welcome to the latest summer version of the Midlife Minute. 

In this episode, we’re focusing on the gut. Even though I’ve written a book about the gut microbiome changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause, I’m often asked whether the gut is truly central to midlife. So today, I provide direct answers to the many questions I received on this topic.  

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How the gut microbiome and estrogen work together, and the importance of supporting both 

  • How the estrobolome helps recycle estrogen, and why its function could decline during menopause

  • How poor sleep, blood sugar instability, histamine issues, and dysbiosis tend to be interconnected

  • The value of practitioner-guided microbiome testing when investigating histamine intolerance, dysbiosis, and weight loss resistance

  • Various factors that could contribute to weight loss resistance

  • How my approach to stool testing has evolved as newer microbiome testing technology has become available

  • Essential lifestyle habits for supporting gut health

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  

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Welcome to the latest summer version of the Midlife Minute. 

In this episode, we’re focusing on the gut. Even though I’ve written a book about the gut microbiome changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause, I’m often asked whether the gut is truly central to midlife. So today, I provide direct answers to the many questions I received on this topic.  

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

  • How the gut microbiome and estrogen work together, and the importance of supporting both 

  • How the estrobolome helps recycle estrogen, and why its function could decline during menopause

  • How poor sleep, blood sugar instability, histamine issues, and dysbiosis tend to be interconnected

  • The value of practitioner-guided microbiome testing when investigating histamine intolerance, dysbiosis, and weight loss resistance

  • Various factors that could contribute to weight loss resistance

  • How my approach to stool testing has evolved as newer microbiome testing technology has become available

  • Essential lifestyle habits for supporting gut health

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow  

2026-08-13 14 min
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