The Tara Thorne Wellness Podcast

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.


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** 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.
 
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Got questions? Connect with Tara on Instagram, at @TaraThorneWellness

In this episode, Tara breaks down the most common root causes of SIBO, including impaired gut motility, previous antibiotic use, food poisoning, digestive issues, low stomach acid, medications, thyroid problems, structural issues, and chronic stress.
She also explains why proper testing matters, why guessing your way through SIBO treatment can leave you stuck in a cycle of temporary improvement followed by relapse, and what questions your practitioner should be asking before creating a treatment plan.
If you've been told you have SIBO, treated it, and found yourself right back where you started, this episode will help you understand what may have been missed.


In this episode, I'm breaking down:
The classic symptoms of SIBO and what they can look like beyond bloating
Why motility is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle
How antibiotics, food poisoning, medications, and stress can contribute
Why low stomach acid may actually be part of the problem
The questions your practitioner should be asking before treating your SIBO
Why clearing SIBO is only half the job if you want lasting results
 
June Gut Relief Package SALE
And if you're struggling with persistent gut symptoms and want support figuring out what's actually happening, grab a spot to work with me this June, HERE. Spots are limited and once they're gone, they're gone. 


Got questions? Connect with Tara on Instagram, at @TaraThorneWellness

After decades of chronic constipation, going as long as six weeks without a bowel movement, and living with severe bloating that left her looking "like she'd swallowed an elephant," Wendy had tried everything… or so she thought.
Laxatives. Supplements. Restrictive diets. Wellness practitioners. Expensive protocols. Yet nothing truly worked because nobody had properly investigated what was actually happening in her gut.
In this deeply personal conversation, Wendy joins Tara to share how comprehensive microbiome testing finally uncovered the root causes behind her lifelong gut struggles and how, within weeks of targeted support, everything changed.
This episode explores the emotional and physical toll chronic constipation can have on women, why symptom suppression isn't the same as healing, and how proper testing can completely transform the way we approach gut health.
 
In this episode, you'll hear us chat about:
How easy it is to get stuck in "try this, try that" cycles without ever finding real answers
The power of proper gut testing and an individualized approach
Why surface solutions (like supplements or meds "just in case") can miss the mark
How healing your gut impacts your ENTIRE well-being: energy, skin, sleep, mental clarity
What's truly possible when you find the root cause instead of just masking symptoms





 
I hope Wendy's story inspires you to believe that things can change, no matter how long you've been struggling.
 
 
Mother's Day Gut Relief Package
Applications are now open now through May 27th at midnight PST!
Here's what's inside my Mother's Day Gut Relief Package:
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.
🎁 BONUS (and this one really matters for gut health):
A FREE HTMA test + full protocol and interpretation, worth hundreds on its own.
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In this episode, Tara dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — players in metabolic and gut health: Akkermansia muciniphila.
She explains how this keystone bacteria influences weight regulation, inflammation, blood sugar balance, and gut integrity, and why both low and elevated levels can signal deeper issues in the body.
Tara also breaks down the common misconceptions around weight loss, the role of the microbiome in supporting metabolic health, and why diet alone is often not enough to optimize gut function.
You'll learn practical strategies to support Akkermansia naturally, when supplementation may or may not be helpful, and why proper testing is essential for understanding your unique gut environment.
We cover:
What Akkermansia is and why it's considered a "keystone" bacteria
How it influences weight, metabolism, and inflammation
Why both low and high levels can be a problem
The truth about Akkermansia supplements (and why I don't rely on them)
The exact foods and strategies that support healthy levels
Why gut testing is essential if you actually want answers
 
Attend My Brand New Masterclass on May 7th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST!
The Gut Fix Masterclass: Stop Blaming Food! The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems & How to Fix Your Gut for Good

Save Your Spot HERE

In this episode, Tara breaks down the true impact antibiotics can have on the gut, far beyond the short-term effects most people are told about.
She explains how even a single course can disrupt the microbiome for years, contributing to inflammation, immune dysregulation, and a wide range of ongoing symptoms.
Tara also shares her clinical perspective on why many gut healing approaches fall short, and outlines a practical protocol to protect and support the microbiome before, during, and after antibiotic use.
We cover:
What actually happens in the gut after a course of antibiotics
Why the effects can last up to four years (or longer)
The link between antibiotics, inflammation, and chronic symptoms
Why most "gut healing" approaches miss the mark
My gut protection protocol (what I do in practice to minimize damage)
 
 
Attend My Brand New Masterclass on May 7th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST!
The Gut Fix Masterclass: Stop Blaming Food! The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems & How to Fix Your Gut for Good
Save Your Spot HERE