A nurse practitioner and wellness expert exploring the powerful connection between hormones, metabolism, and the gut microbiome during midlife transitions.

From the overlooked role of gut health in menopause symptoms to the deeper metabolic shifts happening beneath the surface, Cynthia Thurlow shares why this phase of life deserves a more informed and nuanced conversation.

Together, we explore how the gut influences inflammation, mood, energy, weight regulation, and hormonal balance and why so many women are struggling not because they're failing, but because their physiology is changing.

This conversation moves beyond surface-level wellness advice. It's about understanding the systems that shape resilience, longevity, and vitality during menopause and perimenopause. Cynthia also shares insights from her new book, The Menopause Gut, offering practical strategies for supporting the microbiome through nutrition, lifestyle, and intentional daily habits.

Because menopause isn't the end of vitality. It's a biological transition that deserves better tools, better science, and better support.

Tune in and explore the evolving relationship between gut health, hormones, and metabolic wellness.

Find Cynthia Online: @cynthia_thurlow_ on IG

A fermentation educator and craftsman exploring the deep connections between tradition, science, and place.

From his first encounter with koji's warm, chestnut-like aroma to his journey through miso, sake, and soy sauce, Robin shares how fermentation opens the door to a much bigger world one rooted in curiosity and lived experience.

Together, we explore what it really means to work with living cultures. Why live ferments are fundamentally different from processed versions. And why transparency, integrity, and respect for tradition matter now more than ever.

This conversation goes beyond technique. It's about culture, craft, and connection. Because fermentation isn't just something you do it's something you learn to understand.

And maybe the most important takeaway: Use what's around you. Learn from tradition. Create something true to your place.

That's how fermentation evolves without losing its roots. Tune in and explore the deeper side of fermentation.

Find Robin Online: Instagram: @thekojikitchen

This week on the Trust Your Gut Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Kenji Morimoto, a chef whose passion for flavor and fermentation bridges cultures and generations. In his new book, Ferment: Simple Recipes from My Multicultural Kitchen, Kenji celebrates the art of fermentation as a joyful, accessible part of everyday cooking — infusing global traditions with a modern, home-friendly touch. From kimchi and miso to creative new ferments inspired by his heritage, his work reminds us that every jar tells a story.