Are your changing hormones wreaking havoc on your gut? Or is an imbalance in your gut microbiome wreaking havoc on your hormones?!

In this episode of Chaos to Calm, we dive into the fascinating world of your gut microbiome and estrobolome. Understanding these can be a game-changer for your hormone balance, mood, and overall well-being during perimenopause.

Why you need to listen:

• Decode the gut-hormone connection: Learn why bowel changes around your period are more than just a coincidence and why they can escalate during perimenopause.
• Harness the power of your microbiome: the trillions of microorganisms in your gut influence everything from hormone regulation to mood, energy, and weight gain; Sarah covers why a balanced microbiome is crucial for navigating perimenopause smoothly.
• Balance your estrogen levels naturally: Get the lowdown on the estrobolome and how it helps manage your estrogen levels and perimenopause symptoms.
• Actionable gut health strategies: Walk away with practical, unique tips to support your gut health, ensuring a happier, healthier you during this transitional phase.
• What the FAQ?!: Sarah answers a listeners question about coffee, and whether it needs to be removed from the diet (or not).

Key takeaways:

• Hormonal changes during perimenopause significantly impact gut health, making it crucial to maintain a balanced microbiome and estrobolome.
• Your gut plays a pivotal role in hormone production, mood regulation, and overall health.
• Practical diet and lifestyle changes can help support a healthy gut and smoother perimenopause experience.

Resources mentioned:

• Episode 41: Why You Don’t Tolerate Meat Anymore 
• Episode 40: Chocolate, Sugar Crashes, and Cravings
• Blog on Caffeine and Coffee

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

• The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
• For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
• The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...