August 4, 2025
Why Your Probiotics Are Not Working & What to Do Instead with Tina Anderson
BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. StephanieAbout this episode
Tina Anderson, co-founder of Just Thrive Health, discusses why most store-bought probiotics fall short, how spore-based probiotics act as the 'gardener of the gut,' and the critical role of the estrobolome in hormone metabolism. Learn why a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, and get tips on incorporating beneficial foods and practices into your routine. Plus, enjoy an exclusive 20% off at https://justthrivehealth.com/BETTER with the code BETTER at checkout. Episode Overview: (0:00) Intro/teaser (4:00) The Power of Spore-Based Probiotics (17:00) The Gut's Impact on Health (30:00) Gut Health With Probiotics & Fermented Foods (38:00) Starting Supplement Company, Maintaining Gut Health (43:00) The Importance of Prebiotics and Psychobiotics (52:00) Menopause and Gut Health Upgrade (54:00) BONUS: After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep428/ A huge thanks to our sponsors: LVLUP - Midlife hormonal changes can wreak havoc on your gut health. Ultimate GI Repair combines powerful gut-healing peptides with gut-nourishing naturals to soothe your changing digestion. Learn more at https://lvluphealth.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use code DRSTEPHANIE for 15% off. QUALIA SENOLYTIC - This vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free blend of nine plant-derived ingredients is clinically tested to help your body naturally eliminate senescent cells and support healthy aging. Save 15% at https://qualialife.com/better with code BETTER BIOPTIMIZERS MASSZYMES - Your digestion can take a hit in midlife, but you don't have to suffer. Learn how enzymes can help at https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to get 15% off your order. ONESKIN Hair - Harness the power of peptides for fuller hair and glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.