Cynthia Thurlow

Cynthia Thurlow Nurse Practitioner | Author: The Menopause Gut | Everyday Wellness podcast | Women's Health-Gut Microbiome-Menopause
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For years, I thought mornings needed more effort...What I eventually learned is that in midlife, they need more calm.Hor...
01/26/2026

For years, I thought mornings needed more effort...
What I eventually learned is that in midlife, they need more calm.

Hormonal changes affect how the gut, blood sugar, and nervous system respond early in the day. When mornings feel rushed or intense, digestion often feels harder later on.

This article explains why predictable, gentle mornings matter more now and how a simple 10 minute routine can support gut health before the day gets loud.

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Last call. ⏳Enrollment for the January RESTART cohort closes tonight at midnight.If you’ve been stuck in cycles of cravi...
01/25/2026

Last call. ⏳

Enrollment for the January RESTART cohort closes tonight at midnight.

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of cravings, energy crashes, or frustration with your body, this is your opportunity to reset with structure and support.

Secure your spot before enrollment closes.

👉🏻 comment RESTART for details.

01/24/2026

Growing up in certain family systems can wire the nervous system for constant alert.
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Guilt that doesn’t quite add up.
Anxiety that feels ever-present.
A sense of responsibility that never fully turns off.

In this episode, Jerry Wise helps put words to how narcissistic and emotionally immature family systems shape emotional regulation and influence how we relate to ourselves well into adulthood.

We explore patterns that often go unnamed and why recognizing them is a necessary step toward clarity, healthier boundaries, and nervous system regulation.

What we cover:
✅ How narcissistic parents differ from other parenting styles
✅ The developmental switches that often shut down in childhood
✅ How intergenerational trauma affects emotional regulation
✅ Why self-differentiation supports nervous system health
✅ The challenges of setting boundaries with narcissistic parents
✅ Why internal boundaries matter as much as external ones
✅ How avoidance becomes a coping strategy
✅ Why honoring parents should never require abandoning yourself
✅ Practical ways to reduce chronic anxiety within family systems

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3️⃣ days left to join the January RESTART cohort.If you’ve been on the fence, this is your moment to decide!The work we ...
01/23/2026

3️⃣ days left to join the January RESTART cohort.

If you’ve been on the fence, this is your moment to decide!

The work we do inside RESTART is about understanding your body, stabilizing blood sugar, and building habits that support your energy long term.

🗓️Live teaching begins January 26.
🕑 Enrollment closes Sunday at midnight.

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There’s a point in midlife where stress starts to feel different.You’re doing many of the same things you always have, b...
01/22/2026

There’s a point in midlife where stress starts to feel different.

You’re doing many of the same things you always have, but your body doesn’t bounce back the same way.

Sleep feels lighter. Focus comes and goes. Emotional regulation takes more effort.

This isn’t a personal failure. It reflects real biological shifts in how the brain communicates under metabolic and hormonal stress.

Supporting brain signaling and nervous system balance becomes part of the conversation, not an afterthought.

If you want to learn more about MLP Inositol+ and how it supports mood, sleep, and brain signaling during midlife,
comment INOSITOL below.

01/21/2026

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For decades, women have been told their symptoms are “normal,” “just part of aging,” or something to tolerate.

Today, I’m joined by Meghan Rabbitt, journalist and author of The New Rules of Women’s Health, for an honest discussion about why women so often feel dismissed in medical settings and what it actually takes to advocate for your health.

We talk about context, communication, and why understanding your own body matters more than ever, especially in midlife.

What we cover:
✅ Why personal context matters when following nutrition and health advice
✅ The value of seeking second and third clinician opinions
✅ How to communicate symptoms so providers truly understand your concerns
✅ Underrecognized midlife issues like heart disease
✅ How changes in estrogen relate to gut health and the microbiome
✅ Why fiber plays an important role in women’s health
✅ How knowledge and advocacy lead to better decisions

This is for any woman who has ever felt rushed, unheard, or told her symptoms were “just part of life.”

Many people come into RESTART after years of trying to improve their eating habits, yet still feeling caught in cycles o...
01/20/2026

Many people come into RESTART after years of trying to improve their eating habits, yet still feeling caught in cycles of cravings, low energy, or blood sugar swings.

What's often missing is understanding how digestion and blood sugar work together and how that affects appetite, energy, and daily food choices.

RESTART was built around that foundation.
5 weeks of live teaching focused on real food, digestion, and blood sugar regulation, so that knowledge can be applied in everyday life.

The January cohort begins January 26.
Enrollment closes January 25.

Comment RESTART for more details.

Fiber rarely gets the spotlight in midlife conversations.But when digestion feels off, blood sugar feels less predictabl...
01/19/2026

Fiber rarely gets the spotlight in midlife conversations.

But when digestion feels off, blood sugar feels less predictable, or cholesterol starts creeping up, fiber intake is often part of the picture 🧠🦠

Most women aren’t avoiding fiber on purpose.
Meals shift. Protein goes up. Convenience takes over.
And fiber quietly falls behind.

In midlife, that gap matters more than it used to.

I break down why fiber supports gut health, metabolic resilience, and blood sugar stability during the menopause transition, and how to approach it without triggering bloating or discomfort.

📖 Want to learn more?
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Let's talk about what sugar is doing to your body...When you eat sugar (or refined carbs), your blood sugar spikes. Your...
01/18/2026

Let's talk about what sugar is doing to your body...

When you eat sugar (or refined carbs), your blood sugar spikes. Your body releases insulin to bring it back down. Then it crashes. And you crave more sugar.

It's exhausting. And it's keeping you stuck.

The good news? Your body isn't broken. It just needs a reset.

That's what RESTART does. In 5 weeks, you'll break the cycle and learn how to keep your blood sugar stable for life.

Enrollment closes January 25. Don't wait.

➡️ Comment RESTART and I'll send you the details.

01/17/2026

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This is part two of my bone health masterclass with Dr. Doug Lucas , and it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve had about osteoporosis.

We go beyond surface-level advice and talk about what actually moves the needle when it comes to bone health, osteopenia, and osteoporosis.

In this episode, we discuss:
🟢 Why supplements must be personalized and guided by testing
🟢 Which minerals and fat-soluble vitamins matter most for bone health
🟢 Why supplements can’t replace nutrition, lifestyle, and training
🟢 How osteoporosis can improve and, in many cases, be reversed
🟢 The role of osteogenic loading, stability, and targeted exercise
🟢 How GLP-1s, peptides, and medications impact bone and muscle

This is practical, nuanced, and empowering information, especially for women who’ve been told bone loss is inevitable.

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01/16/2026

In this episode, nurse practioner Cynthia Thurlow breaks down her thoughts about mammograms and breast screen choices, and how it has shifted over time.

Even amidst all the conflicting advice you see online, she shares how to navigate the confusion and make the best decision for yourself whether that’s a yearly mammogram or something else.

Comment SCREENING to get Cynthia’s top insights on mammograms, lifestyle factors, and the real drivers that lower the risk of breast cancer that we are likely ignoring.

Enrollment for the January RESTART program is now open. 🍋Comment RESTART to receive the details. ⤵️RESTART is a 5-week l...
01/16/2026

Enrollment for the January RESTART program is now open. 🍋
Comment RESTART to receive the details. ⤵️

RESTART is a 5-week live experience focused on the foundations of metabolic health, including digestion, blood sugar regulation, and dietary fats.

You will learn how your body responds to sugar and refined carbohydrates, and how to work with those responses using real food and practical, evidence informed strategies.

🗓️ Live teaching begins January 26.

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