04/29/2026
We recently had an amazing conversation with the brilliant about her new book The Menopause Gut, which is available NOW.
This one is for every woman navigating the hormonal shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Here is what you will take away from this episode:
- How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause directly reshape your gut microbiome — and why that matters for immunity and long-term health
- The link between gut health and mitochondrial function — and what it means for your energy, metabolism, and how you feel day to day
- Why intermittent fasting and targeted lifestyle changes can be more powerful than medication for managing hormonal transitions
- How to approach personalized testing so you can stop guessing and start addressing the root cause of what you are experiencing
- The gut-brain connection — and how optimizing your microbiome supports cognitive function and healthy aging well beyond menopause
Cynthia's own journey from ER medicine to women's health makes this conversation both deeply personal and incredibly practical.
Listen to episode 161 of The Health Upgrade Podcast, link in bio!
