# 197: Menopause, gut health and nervous system regulation with Bonnie Wisener

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Published: 2026-02-12T08:00:00+00:00
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Send a text In this episode of The Hotflash inc Podcast , journalist Ann Marie McQueen speaks with Bonnie Wisener, registered holistic nutritionist, digestive health expert, and founder of Shift Nutrition and Wellness, about why gut issues so often flare in perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explore the powerful (and often missed) links between hormones, the nervous system, IBS, food restriction, and midlife stress – and what actually helps when digestion starts to unravel. This is a grounded, practical conversation for anyone dealing with bloating, constipation, IBS, food fear, or the sense that their gut has suddenly “turned” in midlife. The Hotflash Inc Summit All Access Pass https://summit.hotflashinc.com/hotflash-inc-summit-all-access-pass Coming Soon: The Hot Truth About Hormone Therapy https://hotflashinc.com Thank you to our Hotflash inc Summit sponsor Phosis – Clean, clinically proven skincare for hormonal skin Use code HOTFLASHINC for 15% off at https://phosis.com What we explored this episode 00:00 – Why gut symptoms spike in perimenopause 06:20 – IBS as a gut–brain disorder, not a food problem 13:45 – Why restriction and elimination diets backfire 20:30 – Nervous system regulation as digestive medicine 29:10 – Protein, fiber, blood sugar, and midlife digestion 38:40 – Supplements, probiotics, and what actually helps Memorable quote: “Digestive issues in menopause aren’t separate problems – they’re different expressions of the same system shift.” Resources mentioned Nerva App (by Mindset Health): https://nervaibs.com Probio Chart : https://www.probiochart.com Connect with our guest Website: https://shiftnutritionandwellness.com/ Instagram: @shiftnutritionandwellness Join the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.com Newsletter: Hotflash inc.…

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