Hot flashes, bloating, mood swings? In this episode we explore the connection between perimenopause and IBS, discussing how hormonal changes can impact your digestive health. We chat about common symptoms of perimenopause, the complexities of IBS, and practical strategies for managing symptoms through nutrition, exercise, and expert support.

YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

✨How ovarian hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can affect digestion, and exacerbate IBS

✨Why tracking symptoms is crucial for understanding health changes, and how to do it properly

✨Key dietary adjustments to manage blood sugar and digestive health

✨Behaviour strategies including exercise balance, sleep hygiene for gut and hormonal support

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👩🏻‍💻 REFERENCES & LINKS MENTIONED: ⤵️

📌 DEXA Scan Health Insights

📌 10.1089/jwh.2015.5556

📌 10.1177/030006059101900504

📌 10.3892/ol.2019.10983

📌 https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2023.2204066

📌 Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?

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Your gut called… it’s ready for a glow-up in 2026 — without painful cleanses or expensive supplement protocols.

In this episode of the GutFit Nutrition Podcast, we explore why gut health is foundational to your overall well-being and how simple, sustainable micro habits can support your digestion, hormones, mood, and immune system over time.

YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

✨What micro habits are and how to use them to create lasting change

✨Why gut health impacts immunity, mental health, and hormone balance

✨How small adjustments in diet quality, fermented foods, medication use, sleep hygiene, and morning routines can better support your gut

✨Why consistency and personalization matter more than perfection

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📌 3 Rules For Habits by James Clear

📌 Atomic Habits by James Clear

📌Freedom App

📌 Study on Fermented Food vs High Fibre Diet

📌 NSAIDs and the Gut

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In the latest episode of the Gut Fit Nutrition Podcast, we’re breaking down how to set realistic gut health & fitness goals that stick — including:

✨ Setting intentions instead of resolutions

✨ Creating SMART goals for clarity

✨ Linking pleasure to behaviors to stay motivated

✨ Using accountability systems to actually follow through

✨ Celebrating small wins along the way

If you’re ready to finally make progress on your health and fitness goals instead of falling off by February… This episode is for you!

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📌 Tony Robbins: Awaken the Giant Within

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Itchy skin, fatigue, unresolved IBS symptoms – what could these symptoms have in common? It could be a sign of histamine intolerance, a condition that often goes under or misdiagnosed.

Join this conversation with expert GI Dietitians on how to actually tell whether you may have histamine intolerance, and how to actually manage it through a structured elimination diet, nutrition optimizations & targeted supplementation.

YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

✨ Why histamine intolerance is a growing concern in digestive health, common symptoms (skin issues, runny nose, GI symptoms, and fatigue) and proper testing

✨ How mast cell activation syndrome is distinct from histamine intolerance.

✨ Dietary management is crucial for those with histamine intolerance, but low histamine diets can vary significantly in recommendations.

✨ What supplements like DAO may help some individuals with histamine intolerance.

✨ How zinc, iodine and other micronutrients play a role in gut health and histamine intolerance

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👤 TODAY’S GUEST: Marlee Hamilton RD

Marlee Hamilton is a registered dietitian who has spent the past 8 years working with patients who have complex digestive health concerns and food intolerances. She specializes in conditions such as IBS, IBD, SIBO, and food chemical sensitivities, providing individualized nutritional support for a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders.

📌 Ignite Nutrition

📌 Marlee’s Instagram

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Is 'adrenal fatigue' a made up condition, or a useful term to describe real burnout and cortisol dysfunction? In this conversation, join myself and fellow Dietitian Christa Biegler to discuss the complexities of cortisol, burnout, and adrenal fatigue. We chat about causes of cortisol dysfunction, how to test thyroid and cortisol properly, pillars for improving adrenal function, and more.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (0:38) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (1:26) — Today's Episode & Announcing Our Guest
• (1:57) — Christa’s Background & Career Journey
• (2:27) — Unpacking Burnout & Adrenal Health
• (4:48) — The Zone of Excellence vs Genius: What is Burnout?
• (11:15) — The Complex Connection Between Burnout & Cortisol
• (17:00) — How Cortisol Dysfunction Affects Your Body: Key Symptoms
• (26:15) — Navigating Adrenal & Thyroid Testing: Symptoms vs Labs
• (31:09) — Optimizing Cortisol: The Power of Light & Circadian Rhythm
• (38:24) — Cultivating Curiosity: Making Small, Intentional Lifestyle Changes
• (42:00) — Exploring Advanced Adrenal Testing
• (48:34) — Supporting Adrenals: Diet, Lifestyle & Targeted Supplements
• (56:46) — Final Insights on Cortisol & Burnout

👤 TODAY'S GUEST: Christa Biegler

Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome eczema, food sensitivities and fatigue without unnecessary restriction, endless testing and supplements.

📌 Christa’s Website

📌 Christa’s Instagram

📌 Christa’s YouTube

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Its no surprise.. The holidays can stir up IBS symptoms due to various factors. Listen in to discover proactive strategies to prevent holiday IBS flare-ups and feel your best.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (0:00) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (0:48) — Why Holiday Seasons Trigger IBS
• (2:19) — Identifying Common Triggers for Holiday IBS Flare-Ups
• (2:37) — Skipping Meals & Blood Sugar Swings
• (4:07) — High-Fat Holiday Meals & Bloating
• (5:07) — FODMAP Stacking During the Holidays
• (6:18) — Eating Too Quickly & Hydration Challenges
• (6:48) — Caffeine, Alcohol & Reduced Movement
• (9:27) — Proactive Strategies for a Happy Holiday Gut
• (15:22) — Mindful Eating & Nervous System Regulation
• (18:10) — Normal Holiday Discomfort vs IBS Flare-Ups
• (19:23) — Free IBS Masterclass Invitation
• (21:40) — Holiday Wrap-Up & Coaching

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📌 FREE Masterclass — Take Immediate Control: The Ultimate 6-Step Blueprint to Conquering IBS & Gut Pain

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What is the gut microbiome, why does it matter, and—most importantly—how do you feed it well (when you have IBS)? Find out in today’s episode.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (00:00) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (00:48) — Today’s Episode: Your Gut Microbiome
• (02:05) — How Your Microbiome Impacts Your Health
• (03:08) — Defining a Healthy Microbiome
• (04:09) — Dysbiosis: When Things Go Out of Balance
• (06:10) — Factors That Influence Your Gut Microbiome
• (08:16) — MACs: Microbiota Accessible Carbohydrates
• (10:27) — Fiber, Diet Diversity & Chronic Disease
• (13:21) — Building Gut-Friendly Diet Diversity
• (16:57) — Key Foods for Microbiome Health
• (19:37) — Fermented Foods & Healthy Fats
• (21:37) — Putting It All Together for a Thriving Microbiome
• (22:25) — Take Back Control with The Gut Harmony Method

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📌 Apply for the Gut Harmony Method Program

📌How Does Your Gut Microbiome Play a Role in 4 Common Chronic Diseases?

📌 The American Gut Project

📌 Episode 11: Why Does Fibre Make My IBS & Gut Symptoms Worse?

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Today we’re diving into a question that always comes up at my live events and in my community: “What’s the best probiotic for IBS?”

It’s such a common question — and honestly, the truth might surprise you. So, let’s unpack what’s really going on when it comes to probiotics, IBS, and gut health.

⏱️ Chapters:

• (0:00) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (1:48) — What are Probiotics?
• (2:41) — Food Sources vs. Supplement Sources of Probiotics
• (3:15) — The Microbiome & IBS: Why Probiotics Come Up
• (4:21) — Why One Probiotic Can’t Fix All IBS Types
• (6:36) — Evidence-Based Probiotics: What Research Supports
• (7:50) — Key Strains Studied for IBS Symptoms
• (12:52) — Are Probiotics Necessary for IBS?
• (13:42) — Lifestyle Foundations for a Healthy Microbiome
• (15:22) — Food Foundations: Fiber, MACs & Fermented Foods
• (19:24) — Fat Quality & Creating a Gut-Friendly Environment
• (20:35) — The Big Picture: What Actually Moves the Needle for IBS
• (21:11) — Closing: Gut Harmony Program & Final Takeaways

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📌 Benefits of Fermented Foods

📌 Episode 16: Gut Check– Is Your Microbiome Holding Back Your Fitness Goals?

📌 Eating for a Healthy Microbiome

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