The Tara Thorne Wellness Podcast

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166: Supplements To Take, Avoid, And Approach With Caution (As A Certified Microbiome Analyst)

July 15, 2026

Walk into any health food store or spend five minutes on social media and you'll be told you "need" a long list of supplements for your gut. Bitters. Berberine. Greens powders. Probiotics. TUDCA. Ox bile. But are they actually helping your microbiome... or could they be making things worse? In this episode, Tara shares her honest, research-backed opinion on the gut supplements she believes are worth considering, which ones are overhyped, which should only ever be used with the right testing, ...

165: Methane: The Gas Behind Your Stubborn Constipation, Bloating, And Why Fibre Makes You Feel Worse

July 09, 2026

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 identify the real cause of gut discomfort. The discussion explores why standard stool tests ofte...

164: Stop Blaming Your Hormones: How Your Gut Is Behind More Than You Think

July 01, 2026

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 imbalance—like fatigue and brain fog—can actually be driven by gut health issues, especially dysbiosis a...