The Fix Your Gut Podcast
S6: EP 5: The Menopause Microbiome: Diarrhea, Food Sensitivities, Bloating...is it SIBO?
Scared to eat before you go out in case you sh*t your pants? If you’ve suddenly started reacting to healthy foods like eggs, dairy, garlic, broccoli, or onions with bloating, gas, brain fog, diarrhea, or constipation — you are not crazy, and it's not just aging. In this episode, we’re unpacking why so many women in perimenopause and midlife develop food sensitivities seemingly overnight, and why simply cutting out more and more foods is not the answer. We dive into the powerful connection between hormonal changes, stress, sleep, gut motility, and microbiome imbalance — and how they can create the perfect environment for issues like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and large intestine dysbiosis to develop. You’ll learn: • How estrogen and progesterone changes impact digestion and the gut microbiome • Why chronic constipation can trigger food reactions and bloating • The different types of SIBO (hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide) and how each one feels different • Why you may feel like you’re reacting to “everything” you eat • The truth about low FODMAP diets — and why they’re not meant to be forever • The difference between SIBO and large intestine dysbiosis • Why aggressive gut “kill protocols” often backfire • A gentler, more sustainable approach to healing your gut without surviving on rice and chicken. If you’re tired of fearing food, constantly bloated, or feeling dismissed when your symptoms don’t make sense, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening in your gut — and what steps you can take to start healing. Book your IBS discovery call today here. Follow me mindful_vitality #perimenopause #menopause #bloating #sibo #foodsensitivities #heartburn #brainfog #womenshealth #hormonehealth #hrt #ibs #gerd #fatigue #nutrientdeficiencies #hairloss #glutenfree #lowfodmap
