We have another episode today where I answer questions from my podcast listeners, providing more details than I usually would in the podcast. I genuinely hope you’re enjoying these short-form videos and podcasts. I’d love to know which topics you'd like me to cover in this YouTube format, where I can dive a little deeper into your questions. Please share your thoughts! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: What our ability to eat fiber reflects about the health of our microbiome How hormonal changes in midlife influence women’s weight patterns and metabolic flexibility How declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affects the gut microbiome How fiber can indirectly support weight loss  How fiber helps maintain gut barrier integrity and reduces systemic inflammation Why middle-aged women need more protein  The role the strobilome plays in supporting estrogen recycling and gut detoxification  Practical strategies for increasing fiber intake safely and sustainably Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow  Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line