Episode 93 - How Gut Health Impacts Hormones and Nutrient Deficiencies with Functional Health Practitioner Kristen Blake

About this episode

The episode discusses the critical role of gut health in relation to hormones and nutrient deficiencies with expert Kristen Blake.

Gut health is at the centre of nearly every aspect of wellness, from energy levels to hormones to immune function. When it’s off, the effects can show up everywhere in the body, often in ways people don’t expect. In this episode, I sit down with Functional Health Practitioner Kristen Blake to unpack how gut health connects to nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. We walk through practical ways to identify root causes, common mistakes people make, and what it actually takes to support long-term healing. Kristen and I talk about: Why gut health is foundational for nutrient absorption and overall health • The difference between what you eat and what your body actually absorbs • What leaky gut is and how it impacts the immune system • Common causes of gut dysfunction, including infections and food sensitivities • Practical starting points to support gut healing at home • Why so many women struggle with nutrient deficiencies • The most common deficiencies seen in practice • How hormone imbalances are often misunderstood and mistreated • When to consider comprehensive hormone testing • How triggers like infections, toxins, and stress contribute to…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Hilary Claire

Guest: Kristen Blake

Topics covered

• gut health
• hormones
• nutrient deficiencies
• autoimmune conditions
• functional health
• wellness

Keywords

• gut health
• hormones
• nutrient absorption
• leaky gut
• autoimmunity
• functional health
• women's health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kristen Blake Wellness

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