The Tara Thorne Wellness Podcast

If you're struggling with constipation and bloating no matter how much water you drink or fiber you eat, methane overgrowth in your gut could be the real problem. The episode focuses on methane overgrowth in the gut, highlighting how methanogens produce methane, which can slow digestion and exacerbate symptoms. Tara explains the importance of proper testing, both for methane and thyroid issues, to...

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 imbalanc...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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,...

You're eating well. You've cut out the "trigger foods." You've tried the probiotics, the gut protocols, the supplements. And yet… you're still bloated. Still uncomfortable. Still dealing with unpredictable digestion. In this episode, Tara breaks down the real reasons so many women stay stuck with gut issues, despite doing everything they've been told is "right." From poor testing and misguided pro...

In this episode, Tara breaks down what loose stools actually mean, why they're not something to ignore, and the key root causes she sees most often in practice. From gut infections and dysbiosis to bile flow issues and poor digestion, she explains how to connect the dots between your symptoms and what's really going on underneath. She also walks through the common mistakes people make when trying...

Constipation isn't just uncomfortable. It's not a minor inconvenience to manage around with a magnesium supplement and a prayer. When your bowels aren't clearing properly, your body is holding onto things it needs to let go of; waste, toxins, and used-up hormones like estrogen that, when reabsorbed, start creating problems far beyond your digestive system. This is why I take it seriously in practi...

Bloated by evening but fine all morning? That points somewhere specific.   Puffing up within minutes of eating? That points somewhere else entirely.   And those two things call for completely different approaches.   In under 15 minutes, I cover: — The two main types of bloating and how to tell which one you have — Why self-treating your gut often makes things worse, not better — The difference bet...

In this episode, Tara breaks down the essentials of gut health, highlighting the importance of accurate testing, why stool tests are critical, and common mistakes women make in trying to fix their gut on their own. She strips it all back and walk you through what actually matters when it comes to your gut… and what is quietly making things worse. In this episode we cover: • Why gut health impacts...

A decline in progesterone in our 40s can show up as PMS, anxiety, insomnia, and heavy periods. In addition to being uncomfortable these changes can signal deeper shifts affecting brain, bone, and cardiovascular health. In this episode, Tara Thorne explains the crucial role of progesterone in perimenopause, why some women struggle to tolerate it, and how gut health, delivery method, and proper dosi...

In Part 1, I shared how my own bloodwork forced me to question everything I thought I knew about cholesterol. In this episode, we go deeper — into the markers that actually predict cardiovascular risk and why so many women are being reassured by tests that don't tell the full story. Because a "normal" cholesterol panel doesn't mean your risk is low. It often just means the most important markers w...

For years, women have been told cholesterol doesn't really matter — or that as long as you're "metabolically healthy," you don't need to worry. In this episode, Tara shares why she no longer believes that… and how her own bloodwork forced her to rethink everything she once taught. Despite being fit, metabolically healthy, and doing "all the right things," Tara discovered she has genetically driven...

Is everyone really low in vitamin D? Or have we been sold a narrative that doesn't hold up under scrutiny? In this mind-blowing episode, Tara sits down with Regina and Kristin, the investigative duo behind the  Normal Curves  podcast, to explore the truth behind the so-called "vitamin D deficiency epidemic." Spoiler: it may have been manufactured by outdated, flawed science—and driven by people wi...

Today is the Part 2 re-run of the vitamin D series, Tara moves beyond basic lab values and takes a closer look at what can happen when vitamin D supplementation goes too far — and why more is not always better. She explains how today's standard reference ranges are built on shaky assumptions, how high-dose vitamin D can create real imbalances in the body, and why symptoms like mood changes, calciu...

Today's episode is a rerun of one of the most important conversations I've ever shared on the podcast, all about vitamin D. As the podcast library grows, some truly foundational episodes can get buried, and this is information that's simply too important to lose. This is part one of a two-part series, and if you've never listened (or even if you have), it's well worth revisiting. Is your vitamin D...

Heavy periods are one of the most common, and most disruptive symptoms women experience as they move through perimenopause. Flooding, clots, changing tampons constantly, disrupted sleep, rising anxiety… these changes often show up together, and they're not random. In this episode, Tara breaks down what's actually happening hormonally in midlife and why low progesterone is so often at the root of h...

Weight loss in midlife has become so confusing, emotional, and frankly? Full of misinformation and trends that do more harm than good.    Women are being told calories don't matter, fat can't make you gain weight, or that low sex hormones, low thyroid function, insulin resistance or cortisol issues are the culprit and that fixing hormones will magically melt fat away.  NONE of this is true!   In t...

As we enter a new year,  Tara Thorne encourages listeners to focus on foundational health to set themselves up for a vibrant 2026. She emphasizes that true wellness begins with the basics; supporting the body with quality nutrition, stress management, restorative sleep, and balanced movement.  Tara s hares candid stories from her practice, highlighting how simple shifts, like increasing protein in...

In today's episode, I'm opening up about something I've never fully shared before — my own thyroid journey. Even as a practitioner, I'm not immune to the hormonal shifts, viral triggers, and autoimmune quirks that so many midlife women face. My goal with this episode is to pull back the curtain, remove the shame, and give you a deeper understanding of what can really drive thyroid issues in perime...

Fatigue in midlife isn't just about needing more sleep — it's often a sign that something deeper is out of balance. In this episode, Tara shares her clinical approach to fatigue, including how hormones, minerals, iron status, thyroid function, inflammation, gut health, and stress all impact your energy. She explains why basic labs don't always tell the full story and what to look for when fatigue...

If you've ever found yourself walking into a room and forgetting why you're there, struggling to find words in a meeting, or just feeling that ever-present mental cloud—this week's episode is for you.  Discover the real causes of midlife brain fog and memory issues and learn how Tara Thorne helps clients overcome them through thyroid support, hormone balance, gut health, blood sugar stabilization,...

Let's talk about that mysterious, relentless bloating that seems to appear (or worsen) as we step into midlife. If you feel like your jeans fit differently by the end of the day, or you're suddenly experiencing tummy troubles you never had before, you're not alone – and you're not imagining things. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause don't just mess with our moods or energy levels—they can have a...

Here's the truth — if you're not having a healthy bowel movement every single day, your body is holding onto more than just waste. You're also holding onto excess estrogen and toxins, which can fuel symptoms like: bloating and discomfort stubborn weight gain mood swings and anxiety hormone imbalances and even higher risk for disease over time In this week's episode, I explain why constipation is s...