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
Meet the Hormones Behind Your Perimenopause Gut Issues
Bloating, Constipation & Food Sensitivities in Midlife?
Are you suddenly bloated, battling constipation, or finding your usual foods no longer agree with you?
You're not imagining it—and you're definitely not alone.
In this first full episode of Gutsy Talk, gut health dietitian Christel Lyell dives into how perimenopausal hormone shifts—especially the drop in estrogen—can disrupt digestion, gut motility, microbiome balance, and mood.
You'll discover:
- Why your gut feels "off" in midlife
- How estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and even serotonin play a role
- What the stress-gut connection really looks like
- A practical starting point to track your symptoms and take back control
Whether you’re feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or just trying to figure out what’s changed, this episode will help you feel more empowered and less alone.
⏱️ Highlights:
- [02:15] Gut + Hormones = A Messy Office Metaphor
- [05:30] How Estrogen Affects Digestion
- [09:45] Meet the Hormonal Players: Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone
- [14:20] Stress & Digestion: The Cortisol Curveball
- [18:35] Mood Hormones and Your Gut
- [22:50] First Steps Toward Gut Relief
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🎧 Coming next: Episode 2 – Why Your Gut Feels Worse in Perimenopause
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