The Perimenopause Gutsy Talk podcast
The Perimenopause GUTSY TALK podcast is for women in midlife who are done with bloating, brain fog, and unpredictable digestion—and want real-life support that actually helps.
Hosted by Gut Health Dietitian Christel Lyell, each episode dives into the real reasons your gut feels off in midlife—from hormone shifts and food reactions to stress, constipation, and more.
If you’ve been told it’s “just IBS” or “part of getting older,” this show is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and empowered to take back control of your gut and your life.
The Perimenopause Gutsy Talk podcast
Latest Episodes
Are FODMAPs Bad for Your Gut? What They Are and Why They Cause Bloating
Onions, garlic, chickpeas, apples, milk, bread… if you've ever searched "foods that cause bloating", there's a good chance you've landed on a list of high-FODMAP foods and started looking at half your kitchen with suspicion. But are FODMAPs act...
Why Can “Gut-Healthy” Foods Make You Feel Worse?
More plants, more fibre, more fermented foods, maybe even a gut-health powder… if you've been trying to look after your gut, there's a good chance you've added several of these in at once. But what if doing all the "right" things left you more ...
Is Fermented Food the Same as a Probiotic? And Should You Eat It in Perimenopause?
Kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha… fermented foods seem to be everywhere. But are they really good for your gut? Are they basically a natural probiotic? And if you want to start eating them, where do you begin?In this episode, I explai...
Should You Take a Probiotic in Perimenopause? What They Are, What They're Not, and How to Choose One
A client came to Christel with three different supplements from the same brand — one for gut health, one for bloating, one for energy. She'd spent a small fortune trying to work out which one she actually needed. When Christel checked the ingre...
Still Bloated After Cutting Everything Out? What Your Gut Actually Needs in Perimenopause
You’ve cut out gluten. Then dairy. Then onions. Each time things felt better briefly — and then your symptoms came back. And now you’re eating less than ever, and your gut still isn’t right.In this episode, Christel uses her own Welsh fa...