About this episode

This episode discusses the crucial link between gut health and hormone balance for women in midlife.

If you’re a woman in midlife struggling with weight gain, bloating, low energy, or feeling like your hormones are completely off… this episode is going to change how you look at your body. Because here’s the truth most people aren’t talking about: Hormone health in midlife does NOT start with hormones… it starts with your gut. In today’s episode of the Fit Chicks and Hormones Podcast, we’re breaking down the real connection between gut health, hormone balance, and metabolic health—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start supporting your body in a way that actually works. We cover: -Why your gut controls how your body processes and eliminates estrogen -What the estrobolome is and why it matters in perimenopause and menopause -Signs your body is NOT clearing hormones properly (bloating, belly fat, fatigue, brain fog) -How poor gut health leads to hormone imbalance symptoms -The biggest mistakes women make (under-eating, overtraining, cutting carbs) -What metabolic health actually means in midlife -Simple, foundational steps to support your gut, hormones, and energy This is not about getting skinny. This is about becoming metabolically healthy so you can feel strong…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Marone

Topics covered

• gut health
• hormone balance
• metabolic health
• midlife women
• weight gain
• energy levels

Keywords

• hormones
• gut health
• midlife
• bloating
• energy
• metabolic health
• estrobolome
• perimenopause
• menopause

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fit Chicks and Hormones

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