You're eating clean. You're moving your body. But you still feel bloated, puffy, inflamed—and the scale won’t budge.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we break down why inflammation could be the hidden reason your body is holding onto weight—even when you're doing everything “right.”

This is especially common for women over 40, when hormone shifts, gut stress, and metabolic slowdowns collide.

👉 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why your bloat isn’t just about food—it’s a hormonal signal

- How inflammation impacts digestion, detox, and fat loss

- The surprising role of estrogen, cortisol, and insulin in driving bloat

- Signs your “healthy” habits might actually be fueling inflammation

- 5 practical steps to reduce inflammation and finally move the needle

This isn’t about restriction or guessing—it’s about understanding the root cause so you can work with your body, not against it.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:43) - Overview of Bloating & Inflammation (+ Summer Challenge Announcement)

(02:05) - What is Bloating?

(04:09) - What is Inflammation?

(08:37) - Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation

(10:55) - What is causing Chronic Inflammation?

(18:34) - Bloating vs Inflammation

(20:20) - Why does this get worse with age? (and what the real problem is)

(33:29) - What can you do to improve your inflammation & bloating?

(45:31) - Final thoughts + reminders (link below)

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