# Are Your Hormones or Your Gut Causing PMS, Irregular Periods, and Bloating? (feat. Bridget Walton)

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Podcast: [Salad With a Side of Fries  Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries-nutrition-wellness-weight-loss-91254)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://saladwithasideoffries.captivate.fm/episode/are-your-hormones-or-your-gut-causing-pms-irregular-periods-and-bloating-feat-bridget-walton
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## Resource

What if the bloating, mood swings, and unpredictable cycles you have been blaming on your hormones are actually your gut sending out a distress signal? The truth is that your digestive health and your hormonal balance are far more intertwined than most people realize, and addressing one without the other may be exactly why nothing has worked so far. On Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck welcomes Bridget Walton, functional hormone specialist and founder of I'm Hormonal, for a candid, science-backed conversation about the connection between hormones and gut health. From estrogen metabolism and microbiome balance to stress, elimination, and the power of functional nutrition, this episode delivers the clarity and actionable guidance women navigating these challenges have been seeking. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How sluggish elimination leads to a buildup of estrogen metabolites in the body, which can directly fuel PMS symptoms, heavy periods, cramping, and mood swings. ✅ Why an imbalanced gut microbiome triggers an inflammatory response that disrupts cortisol and your sex hormones, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without addressing the root cause. ✅ The foundational daily habits, including eating a rainbow of fiber-rich plants, incorporating fermented foods, minimizing processed food inflammation, and proper hydration, support both digestive health and hormonal harmony. ✅ How to recognize when general wellness strategies are no longer enough, and functional health testing may be the key to finally getting a personalized plan that moves the needle. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and…

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