🎙️ In this episode of The Natural Healing Reel, Certified Nutritional Practitioner Connie Pretula reveals how gut health and nutrition play a powerful role in managing menopause symptoms—from hot flashes to mood swings and energy levels.
Discover the science behind gut-brain balance, the truth about weight gain during menopause, and how natural remedies can help women feel their best—without relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Whether you're looking for natural menopause relief, building a strong gut, or simply want to feel more connected to your body—this episode delivers empowering insights and expert guidance for every stage of womanhood.
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🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – 00:43 | Introduction
04:21 – 06:54 | Connie’s journey from corporate burnout to healing
30:52 – 34:38 | Why Connie starts with gut health to ease hormonal imbalance
50:15 – 51:35 | Why weight is not a reliable indicator of health, and what to focus on instead
52:04 – 53:33 | The truth about intermittent fasting for women
54:01 – 56:15 | How cortisol and sleep affect weight
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🔗 Resources & Links:
🌐Connie’s Website: www.conniepretula.com
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✨ Meet Your Host: Jacquie
Jacquie is a passionate holistic wellness advocate and a podcast host dedicated to natural healing and personal transformation. Through The Natural Healing Reel, she creates a safe space for sharing powerful stories, alternative therapies, and soul-aligned insights that inspire healing from the inside out. Her mission is to empower others with tools for emotional, spiritual, and energetic well-being.
Follow Jacquie and explore more of her work at 👉 thenaturalhealingreel.com
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