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
IBS and Bloating in Perimenopause: What Your Gut Needs Right Now
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If your gut symptoms feel unpredictable in perimenopause, you’re not alone.
Many women find themselves constantly searching for the next thing that might finally “fix” their digestion — new diets, supplements, or foods to avoid.
But often the real question isn’t what to try next.
It’s what your gut actually needs right now.
In this episode of The Perimenopause Gutsy Talk Podcast, dietitian Christel Lyell explains how to recognise whether your gut needs more rhythm, structure, or personalised support — and why doing more isn’t always the answer.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in cycles of flare-ups, food changes, and temporary relief, this episode will help you step back and see the bigger picture.
In this episode we explore:
- Why gut symptoms often feel unpredictable during perimenopause
- Why constantly changing foods or trying new solutions can keep the gut unsettled
- The difference between rhythm, structure and personalised gut support
- How to recognise what your gut might need right now
- Why consistency often helps more than trying harder
Related episodes
Episode 18 – Why Gut Symptoms Keep Coming Back in Perimenopause
Episode 19 – What Actually Helps Calm Your Gut in Perimenopause (and Why Quick Fixes Don’t)
Coming next
In the next episode we’ll look at one of the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause:
Bloating.
Why it happens — and what can genuinely help.
About Christel
Christel Lyell is a UK-registered dietitian with over 28 years of clinical experience specialising in gut health and digestive symptoms in midlife and perimenopause.
She helps women who feel confused, overwhelmed or stuck with their gut find calmer digestion through evidence-based, food-first care.
Find more episodes
You can explore the full podcast and episode list here:
www.christellyelldietitian.com
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