The Tara Thorne Wellness Podcast

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, and the supplements she believes most people should avoid altogether.
Drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience and her training as a Certified Microbiome Analyst, Tara explains why the right supplement depends entirely on what's happening inside your gut, and why guessing can sometimes do more harm than good.
If you've ever wondered which supplements are actually worth your money, this episode is for you.

Covered in this episode: 
The supplements I genuinely recommend and why
Which ones are mostly hype
Why strain matters when it comes to probiotics
Why prebiotics are one of the most underused tools in gut health
The supplements I only use with proper testing
Why I no longer use berberine or oil of oregano in my clinical practice
The biggest mistake I see women making when buying supplements online
 
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July *LIVE* Gut Fix Hangout
Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th. Save your spot HERE.

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 often miss methane overgrowth and shared practical steps for effective diagnosis and symptom relief.

In this episode:
What methane overgrowth actually is and why it causes constipation
The difference between methane in the colon and methane-dominant SIBO
Why so many women are never tested properly
Why bloating patterns can give us clues about what's really going on
Why fibre isn't the problem (even if it currently makes you feel worse)
The connection I often see between sluggish thyroid function and methane overgrowth
 







July *LIVE* Gut Fix Hangout
Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th. Save your spot HERE.






























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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 and inflammation.


Understand the Gut-Hormone Connection:
A healthy gut is critical for metabolizing estrogen and maintaining proper hormone balance. Overlooking this can lead to persistent symptoms even if you're addressing hormones.


Testing and Assessing Gut-Related Contributors to Symptoms:
Standard approaches and generic supplements often miss core issues like high LPS (a major driver of inflammation and fatigue) and slow gut transit time. Targeted testing is essential for real results.


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** Don't miss Tara's upcoming GUT FIX HANGOUT - Stop Blaming the Food. The Real Reason You've Still Got Bloating and Pooping Problems, and How to Fix Your Gut for Good.
Join us on July 16th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST which is 10am AEST on July 17th.
Save your spot HERE.
 
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Got questions? Connect with Tara on Instagram, at @TaraThorneWellness

In this episode, Tara breaks down the most common root causes of SIBO, including impaired gut motility, previous antibiotic use, food poisoning, digestive issues, low stomach acid, medications, thyroid problems, structural issues, and chronic stress.
She also explains why proper testing matters, why guessing your way through SIBO treatment can leave you stuck in a cycle of temporary improvement followed by relapse, and what questions your practitioner should be asking before creating a treatment plan.
If you've been told you have SIBO, treated it, and found yourself right back where you started, this episode will help you understand what may have been missed.


In this episode, I'm breaking down:
The classic symptoms of SIBO and what they can look like beyond bloating
Why motility is one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle
How antibiotics, food poisoning, medications, and stress can contribute
Why low stomach acid may actually be part of the problem
The questions your practitioner should be asking before treating your SIBO
Why clearing SIBO is only half the job if you want lasting results
 
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Got questions? Connect with Tara on Instagram, at @TaraThorneWellness

After decades of chronic constipation, going as long as six weeks without a bowel movement, and living with severe bloating that left her looking "like she'd swallowed an elephant," Wendy had tried everything… or so she thought.
Laxatives. Supplements. Restrictive diets. Wellness practitioners. Expensive protocols. Yet nothing truly worked because nobody had properly investigated what was actually happening in her gut.
In this deeply personal conversation, Wendy joins Tara to share how comprehensive microbiome testing finally uncovered the root causes behind her lifelong gut struggles and how, within weeks of targeted support, everything changed.
This episode explores the emotional and physical toll chronic constipation can have on women, why symptom suppression isn't the same as healing, and how proper testing can completely transform the way we approach gut health.
 
In this episode, you'll hear us chat about:
How easy it is to get stuck in "try this, try that" cycles without ever finding real answers
The power of proper gut testing and an individualized approach
Why surface solutions (like supplements or meds "just in case") can miss the mark
How healing your gut impacts your ENTIRE well-being: energy, skin, sleep, mental clarity
What's truly possible when you find the root cause instead of just masking symptoms





 
I hope Wendy's story inspires you to believe that things can change, no matter how long you've been struggling.
 
 
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