Ep. 536 “Fiber Isn’t Optional” – The Most Powerful Way Women in Menopause Lose Weight Naturally | Weight loss & Menopause

Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

Cynthia Thurlow

Science, Alternative Health, Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

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

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:03.7	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.4	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact
0:22.1	over a million lives.
0:29.0	This is the start of a new Thursday series called The Midlife Minute that is really designed to
0:37.0	address listeners questions in a little bit longer
0:40.3	length of time and or deeper dive into topics. Ideally, we're going to keep these podcasts under
0:47.3	20 minutes. Occasionally, we may go over to 30, but I'm trying to reinforce some key concepts and ensure that I'm addressing listeners' questions
0:58.4	in a way that's really helpful.
1:00.4	So the questions that I will be addressing topics are going to be items that I'm being asked
1:05.1	over and over and over again.
1:06.5	I hope you enjoy this series.
1:08.1	Please share with your friends.
1:09.7	And as you know, you can always send your questions to support at cynthia
1:14.0	thurlow.com.
1:15.5	I appreciate each and every listener.
1:20.0	Hi, this is cynthia thurlo, nurse practitioner, women's health expert,
1:24.4	answering some of my podcast listeners questions in more detail than I probably would
1:30.7	on the podcast. And if you're tuning in, I want you to let me know what you would love for me to
1:36.5	respond to personally in this YouTube format where I can dive a little deeper. So first question
1:42.5	is from Helen, do we need fiber for weight loss?
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