We have another episode today where I answer questions from my podcast listeners, providing more details than I usually would in the podcast.

I genuinely hope you’re enjoying these short-form videos and podcasts. I’d love to know which topics you'd like me to cover in this YouTube format, where I can dive a little deeper into your questions. Please share your thoughts!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• What our ability to eat fiber reflects about the health of our microbiome

• How hormonal changes in midlife influence women’s weight patterns and metabolic flexibility

• How declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affects the gut microbiome

• How fiber can indirectly support weight loss 

• How fiber helps maintain gut barrier integrity and reduces systemic inflammation

• Why middle-aged women need more protein 

• The role the strobilome plays in supporting estrogen recycling and gut detoxification 

• Practical strategies for increasing fiber intake safely and sustainably

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