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
Why Is My Gut Still Bad After Menopause?
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Gut symptoms after menopause are more common than most women expect — and more common than most content actually talks about. In this episode, Christel answers the question she has been getting in her inbox: I'm on the other side now. Does any of this still apply to me? Whether you finished menopause two years ago or ten, this one is for you. Christel explains why bloating, constipation, and unpredictable bowels can persist long after menopause — or even get worse over time — covering the physiology, the lifestyle shifts that often go unnoticed, and the one pattern she sees most in clinic that tends to make things harder, not better.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why oestrogen staying consistently low affects your gut differently from it fluctuating
- How your gut microbiome changes in postmenopause — and why that matters for bloating and regularity
- The lifestyle shifts that quietly contribute to gut symptoms and are easy to miss
- Why the pelvic floor matters more for bowel health after menopause than most people realise
- The one thing most postmenopausal women do when their gut plays up — and why it often backfires
- When symptoms need a GP, not a diet change
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Read more
READ MORE: Episode 22 — Why Is My Gut Still Bad After Menopause?
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Resources mentioned
- Blog: Constipation in Perimenopause
- Blog: Fibre 101
- Episode 21: Bloating in Perimenopause — Why Your Gut Is So Unpredictable
- Episode 14: Menopause and Constipation
- Episode 4: Movement for Gut Health
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About Christel
Christel Lyell is a UK-registered dietitian with nearly 30 years of clinical experience specialising in gut health and digestive symptoms in midlife and beyond. She helps women who feel confused, overwhelmed or stuck with their gut find calmer digestion through evidence-based, food-first care.
Music credit
🎵 Music Credit: "Exciting Corporate" by ElevateMusica 🎵 Download | Artist: ElevateMusica on YouTube