The Hotflash inc podcast 197: Menopause, gut health and nervous system regulation with Bonnie Wisener
In this episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast, journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Bonnie Wisener, registered holistic nutritionist, digestive health expert, and founder of Shift Nutrition and Wellness, about why gut issues so often flare in perimenopause and menopause.
Together, they explore the powerful (and often missed) links between hormones, the nervous system, IBS, food restriction, and midlife stress – and what actually helps when digestion starts to unravel.
This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food fear, or the sense that their gut has suddenly “turned” in midlife.
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What we explored this episode
00:00 – Why gut symptoms spike in perimenopause
06:20 – IBS as a gut–brain disorder, not a food problem
13:45 – Why restriction and elimination diets backfire
20:30 – Nervous system regulation as digestive medicine
29:10 – Protein, fiber, blood sugar, and midlife digestion
38:40 – Supplements, probiotics, and what actually helps
Memorable quote:
“Digestive issues in menopause aren’t separate problems – they’re different expressions of the same system shift.”
Resources mentioned
Nerva App (by Mindset Health): https://nervaibs.com
Probio Chart: https://www.probiochart.com
Connect with our guest
Website: https://shiftnutritionandwellness.com/
Instagram: @shiftnutritionandwellness
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