Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, bestselling author, and leading voice in women's metabolic health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she's known for translating complex science into practical strategies—helping women navigate perimenopause, optimize fasting, and reclaim energy, resilience, and long-term wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Brian, Dr. Tro, and Cynthia talk about…

• (00:00) Intro

• (02:28) Hormonal shifts, the microbiome, and metabolic health

• (07:50) How modern developments in food production and the advent of mass-produced plastics have impacted our health

• (17:40) Fiber

• (25:43) Intermittent fasting and menopause

• (28:07) Inulin

• (31:27) Antibiotics and food sensitivities

• (33:45) The complexity of the gut microbiome

• (44:55) The insufficiency of modern testing

• (50:00) Gut health and mental health

• (53:42) Fermented foods

• (01:00:47) Good, better, best

• (01:03:16) Outro

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Cynthia Thurlow:

• Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/

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• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

• Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2345217/cynthia-thurlow-np/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

Dr. Tro Kalayjian:

• Website: https://toward.health

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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