Episode 137 |The Menopause Gut| The Hidden System Medicine Overlooked| Cynthia Thurlow
Cynthia Thurlow shares how a life-threatening medical crisis transformed her understanding of menopause, gut health, and longevity. She explains why the microbiome changes during perimenopause, why so many women experience weight-loss resistance, the role of stress and immunity, and how hormone replacement therapy, strength training, protein, and fiber can help women age with resilience.In this episode:Cynthia's near-death health crisisThe gut-hormone connectionImmune system agingWeight loss resistance explainedThe microbiome and GLP-1The gut-bone axisWhy stress changes everythingPractical strategies for women in midlifeWhat if menopause isn't just about hormones?In this conversation, nurse practitioner and author Cynthia Thurlow explains why your gut microbiome may be one of the biggest missing pieces in women's health. We discuss weight loss resistance, immune function, GLP-1 medications, bone health, stress, and the surprising science connecting the microbiome to longevity.Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause, or helping someone who is, this episode offers practical and evidence-based insights.----connect with Cynthia here https://www.onethingpod.com/guests/cynthia-thurlow/or https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/
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NP / Author
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner,
two-time TEDx speaker, international
speaker, and CEO and founder of the
Everyday Wellness Project. With over 25
years of experience in health and wellness,
she is a globally recognized expert in
perimenopause, menopause, intermittent
fasting, and women's metabolic health.
Her second TEDx talk, Intermittent Fasting:
Transformational Technique, has surpassed
15 million views, making it one of the most watched talks on the subject worldwide. She is the host of the top-rated Everyday
Wellness podcast and the bestselling author
of Intermittent Fasting Transformation and
her newest book, The Menopause Gut:
Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your
Health in Midlife and Beyond, which presents a paradigm-shifting, gut-first framework for understanding and navigating the
perimenopause and menopause transition.
Cynthia's work sits at the intersection of clinical
science and real-world application, translating
emerging research on the gut-hormone axis, ovarian
aging, and women's longevity into accessible,
actionable strategies. She has been featured on ABC,
FOX5, KTLA, the CW, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn
Kelly Show, and her mission remains unchanged: to
empower women to live their most optimal lives in
midlife and beyond
