281: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Hormones, Hot Flashes & the Hidden Role of Your Microbiome with Dr. Christine Maren
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Release Date: 10/08/2025
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
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info_outlineIn this enlightening episode, the hosts delve into the intricate connections between gut health, hormones, and personal well-being. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in achieving a balanced life.
🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
â‘ Gut Microbiome and Hormones: The episode explores the relationship between the gut microbiome and hormonal health. It highlights how gut health can influence hormone levels and vice versa.
The role of short-chain fatty acids, produced by gut bacteria, in protecting against colon cancer is discussed, emphasizing the importance of dietary fiber.
② Anabolic vs. Catabolic States: A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the body's anabolic (building) and catabolic (breaking down) states. The hosts discuss how factors like inflammation and leaky gut can push the body towards a catabolic state.
③ Self-Care and Empowerment: The importance of self-care is a recurring theme. The hosts stress that showing up for oneself is crucial for personal empowerment and better relationships with others.
④ Exercise and Gut Health: The benefits of regular exercise on gut health are highlighted, with a cautionary note on the potential risks of excessive exercise leading to gut permeability issues.
⑤ Psychological Well-being: The episode also touches on the psychological aspects of health, discussing how thoughts and feelings can impact physical health, including the gut microbiome.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
📌 Holistic Health Approach: The episode underscores the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating physical, hormonal, and psychological aspects.
📌 Empowerment through Self-Care: Emphasizing self-care not only benefits personal health but also enhances one's ability to support others.
📌 Diet and Lifestyle: Maintaining a diverse diet rich in fiber and engaging in regular exercise are key to supporting gut health and overall well-being.
📌 Mind-Body Connection: Recognizing the profound impact of mental health on physical health is crucial for a balanced life.
🔑 CONCLUSION: This episode provides valuable insights into the interconnectedness of various health aspects, encouraging listeners to adopt a comprehensive approach to their well-being.
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Christine Maren
Dr. Christine Maren is a board-certified family physician, certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and The Menopause Society (MSCP). She blends the best of conventional and functional medicine to uncover and treat the root causes of hormonal, thyroid, gut, autoimmune, and metabolic imbalances.
Having personally navigated fertility challenges and perimenopause, Dr. Maren brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. Through advanced diagnostic testing, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and lifestyle-driven strategies, she empowers women to take agency over their health and reclaim their radiance—at every stage of life.iency Radio