20/11/2025
It can be incredibly frustrating…
To feel like you’re accomplishing something by drastically cutting calories and increasing workouts, only to find out it can actually burn out your metabolism.
My guest this week on the Better Podcast is , and the amount we cover makes my science-loving heart sing.
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Dr. Christine Maren, a medical doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, shares her expertise on gut health, hormones, and the complex interplay between digestion and the menopausal transition. In this episode, she explains the differences in gut diversity between men and women, explores how shifts in estrogen and progesterone affect the gut, and discusses why sensitivity to alcohol, caffeine, and certain foods often increases during perimenopause. Dr. Maren also delves into the benefits of strength training, detoxification, dietary fibre, and critically examines the use of birth control pills for perimenopausal symptoms, advocating for more holistic approaches.