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 crisis
The gut-hormone connection
Immune system aging
Weight loss resistance explained
The microbiome and GLP-1
The gut-bone axis
Why stress changes everything
Practical strategies for women in midlife
What 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.
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connect with Cynthia here https://www.onethingpod.com/guests/cynthia-thurlow/
or https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/
