In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Cynthia Thurlow to break down how your gut directly influences hormone balance during perimenopause and beyond. You'll learn how the microbiome regulates estrogen and why poor detoxification can amplify symptoms. This conversation connects the dots between gut health, hormones, and how your body changes with age.

You'll discover what's really happening inside the gut when symptoms like bloating, brain fog, and weight resistance show up. Cynthia explains the role of the estrobolome, leaky gut, and inflammation in driving hormone imbalance. She also unpacks why many women feel worse in perimenopause—and what that signals about overall health.

You'll also learn practical strategies to support your gut and hormones without overcomplicating your routine. From protein intake and fiber to stress, sleep, and fasting, this episode highlights what actually moves the needle. Along the way, you'll pick up simple shifts that can create meaningful changes over time.

In This Episode:

00:00 PCOS Not Thyroid

00:27 Gut Hormone Podcast Intro

05:14 Why Menopause Gut

08:16 Estrobolome Estrogen Detox

12:33 Progesterone Drop Symptoms

13:08 PCOS Estrogen Dominance

15:29 Progesterone GABA Sleep

17:41 What Gut Changes Look Like

22:07 Fiber SCFAs GLP1

27:26 Gut Health Strategies

32:58 Ramp Up Fiber Slowly

33:18 Movement for Microbiome

34:55 Recovery Beats Overtraining

35:51 Protein Fat Fiber Balance

37:21 Bioindividual Nutrition

42:22 Plant Variety Polyphenols

43:49 Sleep Strategy Stack

48:10 Wearables and CBTI

50:08 Fasting for Women Nuance

52:52 Growth Hormone Cortisol

56:19 Microbiome Small Changes

57:08 Book Bonuses and Wrap Up

58:00 Final Podcast Outro

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The Gut-Hormone Connection and Women's Health with Cynthia Thurlow