23: Flourish From Within- Transform Your Gut Health with ANU SIMH

Send us a text

Tired of feeling bloated, achy, and gaining stubborn belly weight despite eating "healthy" foods? You're not alone. When our bodies start behaving in mysterious ways during midlife, the culprit might surprise you – your gut microbiome.

Health coach Anu Sim joins us to reveal how the trillions of microorganisms in your digestive system impact everything from hormone balance to sleep quality, mood, and even those frustrating food cravings. After doctors dismissed her own health concerns with a laugh, Anu transformed from frustrated patient to determined detective, uncovering the profound connections between gut health and overall wellness that conventional medicine often overlooks.

"When you hit menopause, everything changes," Anu explains. "The rules of the game change. You have a different body, and you're playing by the old rules – and no one tells you any differently." This revolutionary perspective explains why strategies that worked for decades suddenly fail, leaving women confused and discouraged about their health.

Through her Nine Arms of Wellness approach, Anu demonstrates how true healing starts from within but extends to every aspect of life. Did you know that 90% of serotonin is produced in your gut? Or that just one night of poor sleep can trigger cravings for up to 500 additional calories the next day? These fascinating connections highlight why addressing gut health becomes essential for women navigating perimenopause and beyond.

You'll discover why fruit has been unfairly demonized, how morning sunlight impacts your microbiome, which forms of movement become crucial after menopause, and practical strategies for implementing sustainable wellness habits. Anu's science-backed, compassionate approach empowers women to flourish through midlife transitions rather than merely survive them.

Ready to reclaim your energy, shed stubborn weight, and feel comfortable in your body again? This conversation will transform how you think about midlife wellness and provide actionable steps to start feeling better today. Find Anu's new book "Flourish From Within" on Amazon and connect with her at ninearmsofwellness.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to get notified when each new episode drops.

Find Marnie Martin here:

Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca ( Podcast) and

https://www.MarnieMartin.com ( Voice Over )

Email: [e-mail]

Join the FREE Facebook Community here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052

Life Is Delicious Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/lifeisdelicious

https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf ( Happy Is Not An Accident)

Connect with ANU SIMH here:

Website: https://www.9armsofwellness.com/home

instagram.com/9armsofwellness

youtube.com/badmedicine

facebook.com/9armsofwellness