Why Gut Health Changes After 35 and What Constipation Is Really Telling You

In today’s episode, I am joined by Roslyn Kent, registered holistic nutritionist and founder of Plants First Nutrition, to explore why so many women notice their gut health changing after their mid-30s, especially when bloating, constipation and sluggish digestion no longer respond to the usual advice.

This conversation matters because a lot of women are doing what they have been told should help. They are eating more fibre, taking probiotics, drinking more water and trying to be “healthy”, yet they still feel backed up, uncomfortable, inflamed or frustrated by digestion that seems to be getting worse rather than better.

In this episode, Roslyn explains why constipation is rarely just a fibre issue and why gut symptoms at this stage of life are often connected to stress, nervous system load, hormone changes, pace of life and the way digestion is functioning overall. We discuss why adding more fibre to a backed-up system can sometimes make symptoms worse, why daily bowel movements do not always mean you are fully emptying, and why so many women are treating gut issues in the wrong order.

What makes this conversation different is that it moves beyond surface-level advice and quick fixes. Rather than focusing only on food rules or supplement protocols, it offers a more complete way of understanding digestion through the lens of motility, nervous system regulation, transit time and lifestyle patterns.

This episode is for:

• Women dealing with constipation, bloating or sluggish digestion

• Women in their 30s, 40s and beyond noticing new gut symptoms

• Anyone frustrated that fibre, probiotics or “clean eating” are not helping

• Listeners who want a more realistic and whole-body view of gut health
  

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

[00:00] Meet Roslyn Kent and the focus of this episode

[01:00] Why constipation is more common in women

[02:31] Dysbiosis, gut changes and why symptoms often worsen after 35

[04:43] Why quick fixes miss the real problem

[07:04] Why elimination diets often make gut issues worse

[10:34] The wrong order most people use to fix constipation

[11:04] What constipation actually means

[12:44] Why backed-up stool creates more bloating and gas

[15:00] Why psyllium husk is not always the answer

[17:39] Why rhythm comes before fibre

[19:56] Why plant foods can feel worse before your gut improves

[22:42] Food sensitivities versus poor fibre breakdown

[25:02] The gut-brain axis and why the nervous system matters

[30:13] Why stress changes digestion more than people realise

[32:07] What else might be going on, from thyroid issues to pelvic floor dysfunction

[34:46] Why lifestyle often overrides even a good diet

[38:25] The hidden stressors women are not counting

[44:16] Roslyn’s own daily rhythm for digestion and nervous system support

[50:35] Where to find Roslyn

CONNECT & LEARN MORE:

You can connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube - @healthwithholland, where I share practical education on nervous system regulation, women’s health, and sustainable behaviour change. If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate you subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful. You’ll also find courses, resources, and more podcast episodes at: healthwithholland.com

You can connect with Roslyn Kent on Instagram at @plantsfirstnutrition, where she shares practical education on constipation, bloating, gut motility, fibre, and women’s digestive health.

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