Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 people experience hormone imbalances that can impact everything from energy and mood to fertility?
One barrier often overlooked in the search for better health — and better fertility — is food sensitivities and their effect on the gut. When the gut becomes compromised, it can trigger inflammation, disrupt hormone balance, and interfere with nutrient absorption — all of which play a major role in reproductive health.
In this episode of the Empowered Fertility Podcast, Dr. Brenna Squires sits down with functional nutritionist Erin Doepke to uncover the critical connection between food sensitivities, leaky gut, and fertility. Together, they explain how food sensitivities develop, what “leaky gut” really means, and how a functional medicine approach can help you identify root causes instead of just managing symptoms.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How you become sensitive to a food as an adult
- The difference between food sensitivities and allergies
- What causes leaky gut and how to repair it
- Why gut health is key for hormones and fertility
- How to evaluate if you are sensitive to certain foods
- Practical, everyday steps to restore gut balance and energy
If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms or fertility challenges, this episode will help you uncover one of the most overlooked keys to healing from the inside out.
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Erin is a Nurse Practitioner and owner/operator of Erin Inspire Health and Wellness. This is a virtual practice where she helps clients optimize their health, utilizing a functional medicine approach. Erin believes what the Bible tells us about our body's, that we are fearfully and wonderfully made and that we have all the inherent systems in place for healing. She helps people get to the root cause of their chronic conditions and walks their healing journey with them. Her passion for this approach comes from her own lived experience with medical issues that traditional medicine could not help her with. Now, as a well person, her heart's desire is to help others become their best selves, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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DISCLAIMER
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Brenna Squires and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Squires, her guest, nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.