Gut Health & Perimenopause: What Every Woman in Midlife Needs to Know with Carrie Chojnowski
This week, I’m joined by Carrie Chojnowski, certified gut health coach, podcast host of Thrive with Carrie, and a passionate advocate for helping women in midlife go from surviving to thriving. Carrie returns to share how our gut health is deeply connected to perimenopause symptoms—and how addressing your digestion might be the missing link to feeling better.
In this candid and relatable episode, we break down why brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, bloating, and heavy periods aren't always just “hormonal” issues. Instead, they’re often gut-driven symptoms—and the good news is, there's a lot you can do to get your body back into balance.
In Today’s Episode We Discuss:
Carrie's personal story of healing her cycle by focusing on gut health
Why symptoms like PMS, heavy periods, and breast tenderness may be signs of estrogen dominance from poor gut detox
How stress, processed food, and motherhood impact your digestive health
The gut-hormone connection and how imbalances in one affect the other
Everyday lifestyle tips to support gut health:
Deep belly breathing before meals
Hydration (with electrolytes!)
Natural food-based fiber sources
Blood sugar balancing with protein and healthy fats
Why cutting alcohol can improve digestion, sleep, mood, and hormonal symptoms
How testing (like stool analysis or food sensitivity panels) can offer clarity when symptoms persist
Carrie is an amazing resource for women in their 40s and 50s looking to regain energy, lose the bloat, and finally feel at home in their bodies. If you're navigating perimenopause or just want to improve your gut health, this episode is for you!
Connect with Carrie Chojnowski:
Instagram: @thrivewithcarrie
Podcast: Thrive with Carrie
Work with Carrie at The Kinney Clinic: www.drerinkinney.com
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