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Unpacking PCOS from the Inside Out: Why Gut Health Matters

Author
Lindsie Vizethann
Published
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://pcos-unfiltered-nourish-heal-thrive.simplecast.com/episodes/unpacking-pcos-from-the-inside-out-why-gut-health-matters-TdE5se5T

In this first episode of a 3-part series, we cover:

  • Why gut health is foundational to hormone balance and PCOS support
  • The surprising symptoms of gut imbalance (hint: not just bloating)
  • How leaky gut, or “increased intestinal permeability,” can disrupt hormones
  • The connection between estrogen detox and the microbiome
  • How past trauma, stress, birth control, and antibiotics contribute to chronic conditions
  • What it means to experience “a thousand small cuts” and how to start healing
  • Why birth method and breastfeeding history matter for lifelong immune health
  • How to give yourself grace while rebuilding your health

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