Digestion Challenges Over 40

Your body is always giving you signals – and after 40, those digestive whispers often become impossible to ignore. If you"ve been wondering why your gut feels different than it did in your 30s, or if you"re tired of being told that bloating, irregular digestion, and energy crashes are just "part of getting older," this episode is for you.  I"m sharing my own journey with digestive challenges alongside the clinical insights I"ve gained working with hundreds of women navigating this exact phase of life. Because here"s what I know to be true: this is not your new normal.  In this conversation, we"re going beyond surface-level solutions to explore the root causes of why digestion shifts after 40, how hormonal changes create a ripple effect throughout your entire system, and most importantly – what you can actually do about it.  What we"ll explore together:  The Power of Decision and Action (02:21) Why the moment you decide to partner with your body instead of fighting against it changes everything  Building Resilience Through Challenges (03:25) How our digestive struggles can become our greatest teachers when we approach them with curiosity instead of frustration  A Journey with Digestive Issues (05:59) My personal story of navigating gut health challenges and what I learned about listening to my body"s signals  The Role of Nutrition in Overcoming Health Issues (07:48) Quality over quick fixes – why sustainable nutrition approaches create lasting digestive healing  The Disconnect in Conventional Medicine (12:31) Why traditional approaches often miss the interconnected nature of digestive health and what to look for instead  Understanding Hormonal and Gut Health (34:54) It"s all connected – how your changing hormones after 40 directly impact your digestive function and what this means for your daily experience  Introducing Advanced Testing: GI MAP and Dutch Tests (43:29) Empowered by knowledge – how comprehensive testing can reveal the root causes behind your symptoms and guide personalized solutions  This isn"t about perfection or following someone else"s protocol. It"s about understanding your unique body, honoring where you are right now, and taking impeccable care of yourself through informed, compassionate choices.  Your digestive health is the foundation for everything else – your energy, your mood, your ability to show up fully in your life. You deserve to feel empowered by food, not controlled by digestive uncertainty.  Ready to dive deeper? Connect with me at Ciarafoy.com or find me on Instagram @ciarafoyinc – I"d love to continue this conversation and support you on your journey.