Episode 60: The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Perimenopause Experience

November 04, 2025 00:37:45
Episode 60: The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Perimenopause Experience
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 60: The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Perimenopause Experience

Nov 04 2025 | 00:37:45

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Show Notes

Your gut and hormones are in constant communication, and during perimenopause, that connection becomes even more important. In this episode, Francesca explores how changes to your gut microbiome affect oestrogen balance, inflammation, and mood, and shares simple nutrition and lifestyle tips to restore harmony from the inside out.

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