Chronic Inflammation: A Dietitian’s Guide to Healing & Nourishing Your Body

What if your fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, joint pain, or hormone symptoms all traced back to one underlying issue? Chronic inflammation is one of the most common root causes behind many of the health struggles women face—especially during perimenopause and menopause—but it’s also one of the most modifiable through nutrition and lifestyle.
In this solo episode, Brigid breaks down the five biggest drivers of chronic inflammation, explains why hormones and inflammation are so deeply connected, and shares the science-backed nutrition strategies she’s used to help thousands of women improve their health through food as medicine and functional nutrition.
What You’ll Learn In This Episode:
Why chronic inflammation is a root cause of many chronic diseases and symptoms
The surprising connection between hormones and inflammation during perimenopause and menopause
How blood sugar imbalance and insulin resistance fuel inflammation
Foods and nutrients that naturally support an anti-inflammatory lifestyle
Common nutrition myths circulating online—and how to separate fact from fiction
Why nutrition and lifestyle should be the foundation before relying solely on medications
How functional nutrition can support root cause healing and long-term wellness
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Functional Nutrition and Inflammation
02:49 The Interconnection of Hormones and Inflammation
06:00 The Evolution of Nutrition Philosophy
09:06 Key Drivers of Chronic Inflammation
11:55 Understanding Gut Health and Inflammation
15:09 The Role of Leaky Gut in Chronic Inflammation
18:01 Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions
20:46 Navigating Nutrition Advice in the Digital Age
24:01 Supplements for Combating Inflammation
27:11 Foods That Fight Inflammation
29:58 Empowerment Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes
If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, gut health concerns, autoimmune symptoms, or simply want to age well and feel your best, this episode is for you.
Resources & Links:
+ Watch the full episode on YouTube
+ Join The Being Collective
+ Brigid’s Website
+ Brigid’s Instagram