The Tara Thorne Wellness Podcast

Think your gut is healthy because you don't have bloating, constipation or indigestion? Think again. In this episode, Tara explains why you can have significant gut dysbiosis without a single digestive symptom—and why that matters if you're taking HRT.
Your gut plays a critical role in how your body metabolises and eliminates estrogen. Tara unpacks the connection between the microbiome, liver detoxification, the estrobolome, and beta-glucuronidase, and explains why simply taking supplements like DIM or calcium D-glucarate isn't addressing the root cause.
Whether you're on HRT or supporting your hormones naturally, this episode will help you understand why a healthy gut is essential for healthy hormone metabolism—and why optimising your gut may be one of the most important steps you can take, even if your digestion feels perfectly normal.

In this episode: 
How hormones are metabolised through the liver and gut
Why you can have significant gut dysfunction without digestive symptoms
Why Tara no longer recommends DIM (and rarely uses milk thistle)
The estrobolome explained: your gut's role in estrogen metabolism
Why calcium D-glucarate isn't the answer
The real cause of elevated beta-glucuronidase
Why adjusting your HRT dose may not solve the real problem

Mentioned in this episode:
PIQUE TEA - These are some of Tara's favourite teas! They're crystal form, which makes them super unique and easy to transport in your purse, (they come in single use satchels!) and higher in polyphenols. They're made from high quality ingredients with triple toxin screening, (super important when it comes to your tea). Click HERE to visit the shop.


You may also enjoy the following episodes: 
EPS 84: The Invisible Benefits of HRT (HRT is important even if you have NO symptoms!).
EPS 86: You can't HRT your way out of a crappy diet or poor lifestyle habits. 
EPS 139: Not "everything" is solved with HRT. It's not a magic bullet.
EPS 112: Gold Nuggets About HRT with Sarah Daccarett, MD



 



































Gut Relief Package Promotion
What's Included: 
2 deep-dive private 1:1 consultations with me personally.
Functional testing: I'll guide you on which tests are right for YOUR body so you're not wasting money on tests you don't need
I interpret all your results and create fully personalised, custom protocols built around your body and your life.
Video reviews of your test results so you understand exactly what we're seeing and why
A results review call where we'll go through everything together
A fully customised health plan including professional supplements - all tailored to you, your body, and your test results
3 months of unlimited private messaging support with me; this is HUGE. I am by your side, holding your hand, available at any time. This is the key piece of the plan that gets you results. Pivoting and adjusting as your body responds is critical, because healing isn't linear.
Options to continue working together and retest after your 3 months - I won't leave you high and dry.
Grab your Gut Relief Package HERE.

Leaky gut has become one of the most talked about topics in the wellness world, but how much of what you've heard is actually true?
In this episode, Tara separates the science from the social media myths surrounding intestinal permeability (commonly called "leaky gut"). She explains why having some intestinal permeability is completely normal, who is actually at risk of developing excessive permeability, and why telling everyone they have a leaky gut can lead to unnecessary fear, supplements, and expense.
You'll also learn what really damages the gut lining, why common tests like zonulin may not be giving you reliable answers, the gold-standard test used in research, and the evidence-based strategies that genuinely help support and repair the gut barrier.
If you've ever been told you have leaky gut—or you've wondered whether you do—this episode will help you understand what the research actually says.
In this episode:
What "leaky gut" really is (and why everyone has some intestinal permeability)
Why not everyone has leaky gut—even with autoimmune disease
The biggest myths circulating online
The lifestyle, medications and gut conditions that genuinely increase intestinal permeability
Why zonulin testing isn't as reliable as many practitioners believe
The gold-standard test for assessing intestinal permeability
Evidence-based supplements that actually support the gut lining
Why hormones, especially progesterone, play a bigger role than most people realise
 
 




































Gut Relief Package Promotion
What's Included: 
2 deep-dive private 1:1 consultations with me personally.
Functional testing: I'll guide you on which tests are right for YOUR body so you're not wasting money on tests you don't need
I interpret all your results and create fully personalised, custom protocols built around your body and your life.
Video reviews of your test results so you understand exactly what we're seeing and why
A results review call where we'll go through everything together
A fully customised health plan including professional supplements - all tailored to you, your body, and your test results
3 months of unlimited private messaging support with me; this is HUGE. I am by your side, holding your hand, available at any time. This is the key piece of the plan that gets you results. Pivoting and adjusting as your body responds is critical, because healing isn't linear.
Options to continue working together and retest after your 3 months - I won't leave you high and dry.

Grab A Gut Relief Package HERE.

Walk into any health food store or spend five minutes on social media and you'll be told you "need" a long list of supplements for your gut.
Bitters.
Berberine.
Greens powders.
Probiotics.
TUDCA.
Ox bile.
But are they actually helping your microbiome... or could they be making things worse?
In this episode, Tara shares her honest, research-backed opinion on the gut supplements she believes are worth considering, which ones are overhyped, which should only ever be used with the right testing, and the supplements she believes most people should avoid altogether.
Drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience and her training as a Certified Microbiome Analyst, Tara explains why the right supplement depends entirely on what's happening inside your gut, and why guessing can sometimes do more harm than good.
If you've ever wondered which supplements are actually worth your money, this episode is for you.

Covered in this episode: 
The supplements I genuinely recommend and why
Which ones are mostly hype
Why strain matters when it comes to probiotics
Why prebiotics are one of the most underused tools in gut health
The supplements I only use with proper testing
Why I no longer use berberine or oil of oregano in my clinical practice
The biggest mistake I see women making when buying supplements online
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
HERBATONIN - Save 10% when you use Tara's code: Tara10
 







July *LIVE* Gut Fix Hangout
Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th. Save your spot HERE.

If you're struggling with constipation and bloating no matter how much water you drink or fiber you eat, methane overgrowth in your gut could be the real problem.
The episode focuses on methane overgrowth in the gut, highlighting how methanogens produce methane, which can slow digestion and exacerbate symptoms. Tara explains the importance of proper testing, both for methane and thyroid issues, to identify the real cause of gut discomfort.
The discussion explores why standard stool tests often miss methane overgrowth and shared practical steps for effective diagnosis and symptom relief.

In this episode:
What methane overgrowth actually is and why it causes constipation
The difference between methane in the colon and methane-dominant SIBO
Why so many women are never tested properly
Why bloating patterns can give us clues about what's really going on
Why fibre isn't the problem (even if it currently makes you feel worse)
The connection I often see between sluggish thyroid function and methane overgrowth
 







July *LIVE* Gut Fix Hangout
Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th. Save your spot HERE.






























[

So many of us assume that fatigue, brain fog, and other midlife symptoms are caused solely by hormones or that HRT alone is the solution. But our latest episode of The Tara Thorne Wellness podcast dives into why your gut health may be playing a much bigger role than you think.
In this episode:
Don't Blame Hormones for Everything:
Many symptoms often attributed to perimenopause or hormonal imbalance—like fatigue and brain fog—can actually be driven by gut health issues, especially dysbiosis and inflammation.


Understand the Gut-Hormone Connection:
A healthy gut is critical for metabolizing estrogen and maintaining proper hormone balance. Overlooking this can lead to persistent symptoms even if you're addressing hormones.


Testing and Assessing Gut-Related Contributors to Symptoms:
Standard approaches and generic supplements often miss core issues like high LPS (a major driver of inflammation and fatigue) and slow gut transit time. Targeted testing is essential for real results.


-----------------------------------------------------
 
** Don't miss Tara's upcoming GUT FIX HANGOUT - Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th.
Save your spot HERE.
 
------------------------------------------------------
Got questions? Connect with Tara on Instagram, at @TaraThorneWellness