In this episode, we are joined by Dr Linda Dear, a menopause specialist in Tauranga, New Zealand. We discuss one of our favourite topics - gut health - this time in relation to perimenopause and menopause!

Gut health and our gut microbiome is an exciting rapidly growing area of research, with more and more evidence showing its key to health We chat to Linda about how our gut microbiome can change during the menopausal transition; the implications this can have for our general well-being; how hormones affect our gut microbes; and what you can do to support it.

Linda is the founder of Menodoc; a specialist menopause clinic that also provides education, support, and resources to women who want to know more about perimenopause and menopause. She has an impressive list of qualifications - as well as being a General Practitioner (GP) with a postgraduate qualification in women’s health, she is a qualified menopause specialist; has a degree in psychology; a qualified personal trainer and yoga instructor; and even competed in the Commonwealth Games in rhythmic gymnastics! Linda brings a wonderful blend of knowledge, humour, and practical tips to this podcast; as we talk about everything exercise and menopause-related.

Whether you’re just entering perimenopause and wondering what to do; or are through the other side and wanting tips to stay well, you’ll love our chat with Linda! For more information her website is https://menodoctor.com/pages/about