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How I help my clients overcome brain fog & memory issues in midlife
Discover the real causes of midlife brain fog and memory issues and learn how Tara Thorne helps clients overcome them through thyroid support, hormone balance, gut health, blood sugar stabilization, and targeted nutrients. A clear, practical roadmap for women in perimenopause and menopause.
How I help my clients overcome bloating in midlife.
In this episode, Tara Thorne dives into the root causes of bloating for midlife women, exploring how fluctuating hormones impact the gut and why symptoms often emerge or worsen with age. She breaks down essential topics like leaky gut, inflammation, transit time, thyroid function, SIBO, methane and hydrogen sulfide overgrowth, and even the effects of diet and carbonated beverages on bloating.
The connection between constipation & disease + how to resolve constipation
Constipation in midlife isn’t normal. Learn why it happens in perimenopause, how it impacts hormones, and simple steps to get lasting relief.
Jill Chmielewski RN, BSN & Tara talk critical metabolic & biological shifts in perimenopause, when to start hormones & more.
Many people assume that gut problems always show up as bloating, pain, or digestive distress — but that’s far from the truth. In this episode, Tara explains why everyone who cares about their long-term health and longevity should be paying attention to their gut… even if they think their digestion is just fine.
Not “everything” is solved with HRT. It's not a magic bullet.
Many people assume that gut problems always show up as bloating, pain, or digestive distress — but that’s far from the truth. In this episode, Tara explains why everyone who cares about their long-term health and longevity should be paying attention to their gut… even if they think their digestion is just fine.
Quick case study: you don't have to have gut symptoms to have gut issues driving your symptoms
Many people assume that gut problems always show up as bloating, pain, or digestive distress — but that’s far from the truth. In this episode, Tara explains why everyone who cares about their long-term health and longevity should be paying attention to their gut… even if they think their digestion is just fine.
A candid chat with Esther Blum about perimenopause, insomnia, changes after pregnancy, HRT & so much more
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my friend and fellow practitioner Esther Blum; integrative dietitian, best-selling author, and someone who knows what it actually takes to feel better in perimenopause.
We get real about all of it – from postpartum hormone shifts, to the mental weight of motherhood, navigating HRT, and why women are done with being dismissed.
The wonderous health benefits of soy & flax & why all women should consider consuming these foods.
Despite common myths, soy and flax can be powerful allies for women’s health – especially during perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode, Tara sets the record straight on the hotly debated topics of soy and flax. If you’ve been hearing mixed messages online – especially about these foods being “estrogenic” or dangerous -it’s time to clear the air with research-backed facts!
DUTCH test, GI MAP at 51 – offered no help. Here's why.
This week on the podcast, Tara shares a story that so many of you will relate to.
A woman in her early 50s came to me after spending hundreds of dollars on functional testing – the DUTCH hormone test and the GI MAP stool test – and you know what? They offered her no real answers.
She was still exhausted. Still bloated. Still not sleeping. And still stuck with zero direction on what to do next. So what went wrong?
We are not in a low vitamin D epidemic, with Regina Nuzzo PhD & Kristin Cobb PhD
In this mind-blowing episode, Tara sits down with Regina and Kristin, the investigative duo behind the Normal Curves podcast, to explore the truth behind the so-called “vitamin D deficiency epidemic.” Spoiler: it may have been manufactured by outdated, flawed science—and driven by people with major conflicts of interest.
The Truth About Vitamin D That No One’s Telling You PART 2
Is your vitamin D “deficiency” actually a misdiagnosis? In this eye-opening episode, Tara dives into one of the most misunderstood nutrients in functional medicine—vitamin D.
The Truth About Vitamin D That No One’s Telling You PART 1
Is your vitamin D “deficiency” actually a misdiagnosis? In this eye-opening episode, Tara dives into one of the most misunderstood nutrients in functional medicine: vitamin D.
While most practitioners rush to prescribe high doses of vitamin D based on a single lab marker (25(OH)D), Tara challenges the status quo and breaks down why this approach can be both misleading and harmful, especially for women in perimenopause.
Should we be concerned about estrogen metabolites?
In this episode, Tara breaks down what estrogen metabolites are, why they matter, and whether it’s necessary to invest in expensive hormone tests. She explains how the body metabolizes estrogen through the liver and gut, and which lifestyle and nutrition strategies support this process—regardless of what your test results may say.
Tara also discusses the limitations of supplements like DIM and calcium D-glucarate, urging listeners to focus on diet, gut health, and personalized nutrient support instead of chasing quick fixes.
Do not take oral / IV iron until you've listened to this.
In this episode, Tara highlights the importance of thyroid health during midlife, explaining how changing hormones, especially dropping progesterone, can negatively affect thyroid function. She outlines key symptoms of hypothyroidism and discusses why conventional thyroid testing and interpretation often fall short, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive thyroid panel and proper analysis using functional, optimal ranges.
Hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed all the time in midlife. This episode: everything you need to know to ensure this doesn't happen to you.
In this episode, Tara highlights the importance of thyroid health during midlife, explaining how changing hormones, especially dropping progesterone, can negatively affect thyroid function. She outlines key symptoms of hypothyroidism and discusses why conventional thyroid testing and interpretation often fall short, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive thyroid panel and proper analysis using functional, optimal ranges.
Even “beneficial” supplements can backfire if they’re not right for your unique picture. How a client was unknowingly working against herself.
In this episode, Tara Thorne breaks down why keto and carnivore diets are not ideal for women in perimenopause—especially when it comes to gut health. She explains that carbs aren’t the enemy, and cutting them out can actually worsen gut imbalances, leading to long-term inflammation and poor health.
Tara discusses how restrictive, low-fiber diets may offer short-term relief but ultimately harm the gut microbiome. She emphasizes the need for a diverse, plant-rich diet to support healing and calls out the importance of working with a practitioner who understands functional gut testing and nutrition. Her message is clear: you can eat carbs, support your gut, and feel better.
Are you taking a fake, potentially harmful progestin (fake progesterone?). Find out in this episode & what to do instead.
In this episode, Tara Thorne breaks down why keto and carnivore diets are not ideal for women in perimenopause—especially when it comes to gut health. She explains that carbs aren’t the enemy, and cutting them out can actually worsen gut imbalances, leading to long-term inflammation and poor health.
Tara discusses how restrictive, low-fiber diets may offer short-term relief but ultimately harm the gut microbiome. She emphasizes the need for a diverse, plant-rich diet to support healing and calls out the importance of working with a practitioner who understands functional gut testing and nutrition. Her message is clear: you can eat carbs, support your gut, and feel better.
Even functional docs/practitioners are missing so much in your bloods/not running the right ones. Must-listen blood work episode.
In this episode, Tara Thorne breaks down why keto and carnivore diets are not ideal for women in perimenopause—especially when it comes to gut health. She explains that carbs aren’t the enemy, and cutting them out can actually worsen gut imbalances, leading to long-term inflammation and poor health.
Tara discusses how restrictive, low-fiber diets may offer short-term relief but ultimately harm the gut microbiome. She emphasizes the need for a diverse, plant-rich diet to support healing and calls out the importance of working with a practitioner who understands functional gut testing and nutrition. Her message is clear: you can eat carbs, support your gut, and feel better.
Do NOT do keto or carnivore! These diets are not the answer.
In this episode, Tara Thorne breaks down why keto and carnivore diets are not ideal for women in perimenopause—especially when it comes to gut health. She explains that carbs aren’t the enemy, and cutting them out can actually worsen gut imbalances, leading to long-term inflammation and poor health.
Tara discusses how restrictive, low-fiber diets may offer short-term relief but ultimately harm the gut microbiome. She emphasizes the need for a diverse, plant-rich diet to support healing and calls out the importance of working with a practitioner who understands functional gut testing and nutrition. Her message is clear: you can eat carbs, support your gut, and feel better.
Probably the biggest mistake I see women making when working on their health.
Many women in midlife are doing all the “right” things—eating well, taking supplements, and following protocols—yet they’re still not feeling their best. Why?
One of the biggest mistakes I see is a lack of patience and persistence in the healing process. In this episode, Tara breaks down why true healing takes time and why constantly searching for a “quick fix” can keep you stuck.
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