Gut Health for Women: Why Fatigue, Bloating, and Mood Swings Might Start in Your Gut

Are you feeling fatigued, moody, bloated—or just not quite yourself lately? You're not alone. And it might be your gut trying to get your attention.

In this episode of The Natalie Tysdal Podcast, I open up about a deeply personal health crisis that became a turning point in my wellness journey (don't judge me for crying!). As a health journalist with over 30 years of experience interviewing doctors and wellness experts, I've learned that gut health plays a much bigger role in our energy, hormones, immunity, and mood than most of us realize—especially as women.

 

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

 

• The four essential things every woman needs to know about gut health

 

• How hidden gut issues can show up as fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, hormone imbalance, and more

 

• Early warning signs your gut is out of balance—and what to do before it becomes a crisis

 

• My step-by-step strategies for gut healing, including nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle shifts

 

• One simple thing you can do this week to start resetting your gut health

 

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🔬 Sources & References for This Episode on Gut Health

Serotonin, Inflammation, and Gut Health Grondin J., Khan W.I. (2023). Emerging Roles of Gut Serotonin in Regulation of Immune Response, Microbiota Composition and Intestinal Inflammation. Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. 🔗  Read here

Gut-Brain Axis & Mental Health Margoob M., Kouser S., Jan N. (2024). Serotonin: The Link between Gut Microbiome and Brain. IntechOpen. 🔗  Read here

Gut Microbiome & Hormonal Balance (Estrobolome) Pai A.H., Wang Y.W., et al. (2023). Gut Microbiome–Estrobolome Profile in Reproductive-Age Women with Endometriosis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 🔗  Read here

Immune System and Gut Inflammation Rizzetto L., Fava F., Tuohy K., Selmi C. (2018). Connecting the Immune System, Systemic Chronic Inflammation and the Gut Microbiome: The Role of Sex. Journal of Autoimmunity. 🔗 Read here

Mental Health & Microbiome Dysbiosis Wilson D., Binford L., Hickson S.V. (2023). The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health. Journal of Holistic Nursing. 🔗  Read here

Disclaimer: I am a health journalist, not a doctor. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.