You’re eating clean, avoiding gluten, and loading up on salads… but your period is still painful, your mood’s all over the place, and you’re feeling stuck — literally and hormonally. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the fiber-hormone connection that no one’s talking about: how constipation impacts estrogen clearance, what your gut has to do with PMS and painful periods, and why clean eating isn’t always hormone-friendly.

We’re getting into:

• Why you can’t skip fiber and expect smooth cycles
• How the liver + gut tag-team to clear out estrogen
• The role of beta-glucuronidase (and what your stool test might be saying)
• The real reason your paleo or gluten-free diet might be making things worse
• What the estrobolome is — and why it matters for every woman

Mentioned in this episode:

→ Bio.me Chocolate Fiber – My go-to morning fiber that supports motility, estrogen clearance, and tastes like mocha dessert in my coffee

→ Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten: – A must-listen if you want to dive deeper into the gut-hormone connection.

Other Links & Resources:

→ Ready to get to the root of your GI issues for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com

→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley

Sticky, hard-to-wipe poops might feel like just a bathroom frustration—but they’re actually one of the clearest signs your bile isn’t flowing well. And when bile is off, digestion, hormones, and energy all take a hit.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What sticky stool really means (and what “normal” should look like)
• 5 reasons your bile might be sluggish
• Why this matters even more if you’ve had your gallbladder removed or are postpartum
• How poor bile flow impacts hormone balance, bloating, fatigue, and even post viral gut issues
• 5 simple, natural ways to support bile flow today

Links & Resources:

→ Purchase the HTMA Bundle (use code MOTHERSDAY30 for $30 off!)

→ Download the free mineral guide

→ Ready to get to the root of your GI issues for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com

→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley

→ Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten

→ Try Digestive Bitters

In this episode of the Love Your Gut podcast, Dr. Heather Finley chats with Bridgitte Mallinson, dietitian and founder of Gut Personal. Bridgitte shares her experience of dealing with GI issues like chronic bloating and constipation while managing motherhood and growing a business. She talks about how she launched her supplement line, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the gut health strategies that helped her feel better. Whether you're a busy mom dealing with GI symptoms or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business, this episode offers practical advice and real stories that can help you manage your health and your career. Tune in for straightforward, actionable tips and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a mompreneur.

Links & Resources:

→ Try Gut Personal Products for 10% off

→ Connect with Bridgitte

→ Follow Gut Personal

→ Follow me on Instagram: @drheatherfinley

→ Ready to get to the root of your bloating for good? Apply for gutTogether® here: www.guttogetherprogram.com