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
From Chaos to Calm: Everyday Foods That Soothe Your Gut and Support Midlife Health
Wondering what to eat for gut health in perimenopause and beyond? In this episode, I’m sharing your everyday food list — simple, real-life foods that reduce bloating, support digestion, and help you feel more like yourself again in midlife and later life.
Forget restrictive diets and expensive supplements. Instead, discover how to use fermented foods, gentle fibre, anti-inflammatory choices, and hydration to calm your gut, ease symptoms, and build long-term health for your bones, heart, and brain.
I’ll share my own story of night sweats, anxiety, and exhaustion — and the small food changes that helped me feel stronger and steadier. You’ll also hear how one client finally felt her body “exhale” when she focused on adding foods in, not cutting them out.
This is your guide to feeling calmer, clearer, and more confident in your body — one small, sustainable step at a time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Everyday foods for a calmer gut in perimenopause and beyond
- How fermented foods, fibre, anti-inflammatory foods, and hydration support digestion in midlife
- Why perimenopause can increase inflammation — and which foods help soothe it
- The role of small, consistent food shifts in easing bloating and constipation
- How gut health today supports long-term bone, heart, and brain health
- Why “all health starts in the gut”
Free resource mentioned:
👉 What to Eat for a Calmer Gut in Perimenopause — your fridge-door cheat sheet of everyday foods for calmer digestion in midlife and beyond. Download here
Related episodes:
- Ep 6: Fibre 101 – what it actually is and why your midlife gut needs it
- Ep 7: How to increase fibre intake without perimenopause bloating
- Ep 8: Still bloated in perimenopause? The gentle troubleshooting guide for fibre issues
Connect with me:
🌐 Website: christellyelldietitian.com
📱 Instagram: @christel.gutsydietitian
📧 Book a free introductory call