Well Body Podcast

The Gut–Hormone Connection: The Missing Link To Better Energy & Periods

Renee Diment Season 6 Episode 4

Your gut is home to trillions of tiny microbes that quietly influence everything from your hormones and metabolism to your mood and energy.


In this episode, Renee unpacks the science behind the gut–hormone connection and explains how the health of your microbiome shapes your entire wellbeing as a woman - from PMS and fatigue to focus and digestion.

You’ll learn about key bacterial species linked to optimal health — like Akkermansia muciniphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium — and what the research says about eating for diversity (hello, 30 plant points a week 🌿). "LOL.....Can not even say half of them!!!! But we keep it real on this podcast."

Renee also dives into how movement, sunlight, and breathwork all play powerful roles in nurturing your gut, regulating your stress hormones, and restoring natural energy flow.

This conversation will help you reconnect with your biology and understand that healing your gut isn’t about restriction — it’s about nourishment, variety, and consistency.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • The role of the estrobolome in metabolising oestrogen and balancing hormones.
  • Why certain gut bacteria are linked to mood, inflammation, and metabolic health.
  • How to easily reach 30 different plant foods per week for better microbial diversity.
  • How movement, sleep, and sunlight shape your gut health and hormonal balance.
  • Daily practices to rebuild your energy, mood, and digestion from the inside out.

 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Free Gut Reset Guide: Download here →

    Your 7-day checklist to support your gut, balance hormones, and boost energy naturally.
  • Personalised Gut + Hormone Plan: Book your plan →

    Custom nutrition and hormone support to help you thrive, not just survive.

KEY BACTERIA MENTIONED:

  • Akkermansia muciniphila: Supports gut lining integrity and metabolic health.
  • Faecalibacterium prausnitzii: Reduces inflammation and supports immune balance.
  • Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium: Enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and serotonin production.
  • Prevotella & Ruminococcus: Break down plant fibres to create short-chain fatty acids — essential fuel for gut and hormone health.

RITUALS TO SUPPORT YOUR GUT:

  • 10 minutes of morning sunlight
  • Breathwork or meditation to activate “rest and digest”
  • Walking, Pilates, or mobility training for daily movement
  • Fibre + fermented foods every day
  • 7–9 hours of sleep for microbiome recovery

CONNECT WITH RENEE

  • Instagram: @reneediment

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  • Website: www.reneediment.com

  • Email: coaching@reneediment.com

For more info on how I can help you get in touch!
coaching@reneediment.com

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