Are you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be your hormones. It may be your gut health. In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, I dive into the fascinating gut-brain axis—the two-way connection between your digestion and your brain—and how it impacts everything from mood and sleep to weight loss during menopause. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✨ How estr...
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Are you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be your hormones. It may be your gut health. In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, I dive into the fascinating gut-brain axis—the two-way connection between your digestion and your brain—and how it impacts everything from mood and sleep to weight loss during menopause. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✨ How estr...
How Ultra-Processed Foods Hijack Your Mood During Perimenopause
Joyful Menopause
8 minutes
11 months ago
How Ultra-Processed Foods Hijack Your Mood During Perimenopause
In this episode of Joyful Menopause, host and functional nutritionist Lynda Enright discusses the negative effects of ultra processed foods (UPFs) on mood, particularly for women in their perimenopause years. Lynda explains how UPFs contribute to chronic inflammation, disrupt the gut-brain axis, and affect dopamine cycles. She shares practical advice and simple food swaps to help improve mood and overall health, illustrated by the success story of her client Jane. This episode emphasizes the ...
Joyful Menopause
Are you struggling with menopause sleep problems, brain fog symptoms, or stubborn weight gain—and wondering why nothing seems to work anymore? The missing piece may not just be your hormones. It may be your gut health. In this episode of The Joyful Menopause Podcast, I dive into the fascinating gut-brain axis—the two-way connection between your digestion and your brain—and how it impacts everything from mood and sleep to weight loss during menopause. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✨ How estr...
