Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explain how gut health, inflammation, and hormones are connected—and what simple changes can support your energy, mood, and fertility.

Key Topics:

1. The Gut–Hormone Connection

- What the gut microbiome is and why it affects your whole body

- How inflammation can quietly impact hormones, cycles, and fertility

- Why symptoms like fatigue can be a sign of a deeper imbalance

2. Everyday Habits That Harm (or Help) Your Gut

- How modern food, stress, and sleep patterns disrupt gut health

- Why ultra-processed foods work against long-term wellness

- Simple signs your gut may need more support

3. Food, Rhythm, and Daily Choices

- The role of fiber, colorful plant foods, healthy fats, and fermented foods

- How consistent routines around meals, sleep, and light support hormones

- Practical ways to eat and live “gut-friendly” without a strict diet

4. Empowerment, Fertility, and Self-Advocacy

- How a healthier gut can support hormones, fertility, and overall resilience

- Why understanding your body helps you ask better questions in care settings

- Focusing on what you can control rather than quick fixes

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