Haven't had a decent poo in days? Let's get your bowels moving in 2027.
Bloated by 3pm, never feeling properly empty, or STILL constipated after the fibre, magnesium and probiotics? This 3-month gut program for women in perimenopause helps get things moving, ease the bloat and finally work out WHY it's happening, with a functional nutritionist who talks about poo more than is socially acceptable.
Join the Peri Poo Posse 💩Sound familiar?
- You haven't had a decent poo in days, or you go every morning but it's a few stingy little bits and you never feel finished
- By lunchtime you're so bloated you look five months pregnant
- You've tried Metamucil, magnesium, probiotics, two litres of water a day and cutting out gluten
- Your bloods came back "normal", or someone told you it's just your age
- Your poo changed in your 40s and nobody's been able to tell you why
- You're not even sure you'd call it constipation. You just know your gut isn't what it used to be
I hear this every week in clinic, and honestly, it makes me cross. Midlife constipation and bloating are common. That doesn't mean you have to put up with them.
And here's what nobody tells you: perimenopause changes your gut too. When you're bloated and backed up, everything else about this stage of life feels harder, from your energy and mood to how you feel in your own body. Getting your gut working is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself right now.
Now imagine this
It's a Tuesday in April. You get up, have your breakfast, and ten minutes later you have a proper, easy, done-and-dusted poo. No straining, no "was that it?", no going back three times.
Your jeans fit the same at 3pm as they did at 9am. You eat the fruit, the lentils and the salad without wondering which one is going to make you look five months pregnant. You know which fibre works for your gut and which supplements are actually worth buying, so you've stopped wasting money at the chemist.
And for the first time in years, you understand why your gut changed in your 40s, and what to do when it plays up. That's what I want for you.
Why the usual advice hasn't worked
Can we PLEASE stop telling every constipated woman to just eat more fibre?
| What you've been told | What we do in the Posse |
|---|---|
| "Eat more fibre." | The right fibre, built up gently, because psyllium, bran and inulin all behave differently |
| "Fruit is too much sugar." | Eat the bloody fruit, choosing the ones studied for constipation, in the amounts that work |
| "Take a probiotic." | Choose by strain, not by the 50 billion on the front of the bottle |
| "Drink more water." | Fluids matter, but they're one piece of a bigger puzzle |
| "It's just your age." | Your gut changes in midlife, and so does what it needs. Constipation is common, not something you have to put up with. |
When the basics are done properly, many women feel a real difference. And when they're done properly and you're still stuck, that tells me something too.
The Posse Plan: four steps to better poos 💩
Eat for epic poos, starting with the New Year Gut Cleanse
Seven days from Monday 18 January, designed to get your bowels moving in the very first week and clear the Christmas backlog. You'll have a poo breakfast every morning, the fruits studied for constipation in the amounts that work, fibre built up gently, proper fluids and a daily walk. No juice, no fasting, no detox teas. Your Prep Pack tells you exactly what to buy and stock up on beforehand.
Then we build on it for the rest of January with the January Gut Reset, one simple focus a week.
Build your poo routine and calm your gut
Your bowel loves routine. You'll learn to use the natural urge after breakfast, give yourself proper unhurried toilet time (with your feet up on a footstool), and slow your body down enough to actually go. Rushing out the door doesn't help anyone poo.
Feed your gut bugs
Why one fibre bloats you and another doesn't, how prebiotics work, how to choose a probiotic that's actually been studied for constipation, and how to eat more plants without living in stretchy pants.
Find out why, and keep it going
What's going on when the basics have helped, and what's going on when they haven't: slow transit, methane, trouble emptying, and the medications and supplements that can slow things down. You'll leave with your own plan for keeping your bowels happy, and a clear idea of whether you need more help.
By the end of three months, you'll…
- Have a morning poo routine that works with your body, not against it
- Know which fibre and which fruits your gut actually likes, and how much
- Have a go-to poo breakfast you can make on autopilot
- Know exactly which supplements are worth it for you, and which you can stop buying
- Understand why your gut changed in perimenopause, and what to do when it flares up
- Know whether you're sorted, or whether it's time to dig deeper with proper testing
Everything you get
- The New Year Gut Cleanse and the January Gut Reset: one page a week, so you always know exactly what to do
- Six live sessions with me on Zoom, every second Tuesday at 7.30pm AEDT, all recorded: 12 and 26 January, 9 and 23 February, 9 and 23 March. Teaching plus plenty of time for your questions.
- The Poo Food Guide: the fruits and amounts, fibre the gentle way, quick breakfasts, and yes, my poo chocolate
- The Bowel Tracker, so you can see what's actually changing
- The Posse: a private member group for support between sessions
- A bonus month: everything stays open until 30 April 2027
Founding-member bonuses (join by Monday 30 November)
- New Year Gut Cleanse Prep Pack: your shopping list, what to stock up on, my supplement cheat sheet (my favourite magnesium, the gentle iron that won't back you up, and more) and exactly what to expect, so you start the cleanse ready
- Bonus December masterclass, Fix Your Iron: why so many women in perimenopause run low, what to ask your doctor so you don't get brushed off, and the iron supplements I use to get levels up fast without backing you up. Handy for your teenage daughters too.
- Label Cheat Sheet: what I look for on probiotics, fibre powders and magnesium before you spend another cent
- Talking to Your GP: the changes that need a GP check first, and the tests worth asking about
- Founding price for life: Peri Poo Posse goes up to $127 a month in future rounds. Join now and you keep $97 a month for as long as you stay in the Posse.
- Founding Five (first 5 women only): a private 20-minute Zoom with me in January. Before we start, we'll go through your existing blood results and history, and I'll give you personalised supplement guidance for your three months.
Why I do this
I used to be the constipated one. Years of chronic pain, anxiety and a whole list of symptoms that seemed to have nothing to do with each other, and my iron was always low. Nobody joined the dots. Working out what was really going on in my own gut is what turned things around for me, and it's why I've spent the last 17 years helping women do the same.
I'm Aline McCarthy, a functional nutritionist and FDN-P with over 17 years of clinical practice, co-director of The Better Health Clinic and the woman behind The Wellness Witches. I've done advanced gut microbiome training with Dr Jason Hawrelak, functional medicine training with Dr Datis Kharrazian, and specialist menopause education, and I'm completing a Master of Human Nutrition at Deakin.
This is for you if…
- You're 40-ish to 60-ish, in perimenopause or beyond, and your bowels have stopped cooperating
- You've tried the usual advice and want a plan in the right order
- You're happy to eat more food, not less, and give it 20–30 minutes a week
It's not for you if…
- You want a juice cleanse or a flat tummy by Christmas
- You want someone to hand you a stack of supplements without explaining why
- You need individual assessment right now. That's private one-on-one work, and I'm happy to talk about it.
What my clients say
From women I've worked with privately in clinic, shared with their permission. Everyone's results are different.
"I almost didn't join as I wasn't sure if another practitioner could help me and would be any different. From the very beginning, Aline took the time to look at the bigger picture and ran tests and explained my results in a way that finally made sense."
"I can now say my bloating is greatly reduced, my periods are lighter and less symptomatic, my skin is clearer and I'm feeling my energy return. We are still on the path of healing, and have a way to go, but it's so refreshing to finally see that there has been improvement and better yet it's given me hope."
"If you're a woman experiencing hormonal changes, perimenopause symptoms, unexplained fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, or you simply know something feels 'off' but don't know where to start, speak to Aline. You don't have to figure it all out on your own."
Join the founding round
Three monthly payments of $97, starting today ($291 in total).
Your first three months are a commitment, not cancel-anytime.
Or pay $247 upfront and save $44.
For context, three months of private mentorship with me is around $3,000. The Posse gives you my framework and live teaching in a group. You'll need a few supplements for the program. The core gut supplements come to around $200 in total, but you don't have to buy them all at once. Your Prep Pack shows you which to start with, and I'll guide you through adding the rest one at a time so you can spread the cost.
What happens after you join
- Straight away: your welcome email, access to the members' area, the Bowel Tracker and the Label Cheat Sheet
- Early December: your New Year Gut Cleanse Prep Pack and Talking to Your GP
- Before Christmas: your bonus masterclass
- Monday 11 January: we kick off, with our first live session on Tuesday 12 January
- Monday 18 January: the New Year Gut Cleanse begins
Your questions
It's Christmas. I don't want to start a diet.
Good, neither do I. You don't start anything until January, and this isn't a diet. Most women end up eating more foods, not fewer.
Is the cleanse a detox?
No. It's seven days of food, fruit, fibre, fluids and routine designed to get your bowels moving after Christmas. No juice, no fasting, no detox teas.
I've tried everything. Why would this work?
You've probably tried things one at a time, often the wrong fibre or a random probiotic. This is the foundations done properly and in order, with someone helping you read what changes. If they don't work for you, you'll know why, and that's useful too.
I'm busy. What if I can't make the live sessions?
Every session is recorded, and you can send your question in beforehand so it gets answered even if you can't be there. Expect about 20–30 minutes a week, most of it while you're making breakfast.
Will this just be more videos I never watch?
One live session every fortnight, and one page a week. That's it, on purpose.
Why pay when Instagram is free?
Instagram gives you tips. This gives you a plan in the right order, answers to your questions, and a tracker so you're not guessing.
Do I need to buy supplements?
Yes, a few. Food and habits come first, and the supplements support them. The core ones come to around $200 in total, and you can spread that out: start with one and add the others month by month as I guide you. You don't need to buy anything from me, and no tests are required.
Is it only about poo?
Your gut is our focus for the first three months, and because you're in perimenopause, we talk about what's changing in your body as we go. After that, you can stay on at your founding price, and we'll move on to the other midlife questions you're dying to ask.
My constipation is really severe. Can this help?
It may help, and it's a good place to start. But this is a group, so I don't assess anyone individually here. If your constipation is severe, long-standing or not budging, private one-on-one support is where I'd look at your case properly. Please read the note below first.
Can I cancel?
Yes, under the start-of-term promise, until 25 January. After that you've committed to the three months.
Please read before you join
See your GP first if you have blood in or on your poo, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, severe or worsening pain, vomiting, or a new change in your bowel habits lasting more than a few weeks (especially if you're 45 or over). Get urgent care if you suddenly can't pass poo or wind and your belly is swollen. Check with your doctor before joining if you have IBD, kidney disease, recent bowel surgery, are pregnant, take regular medications, or have a history of disordered eating.
One last thing
You can spend another summer bloated, googling fibre supplements and wondering if this is just your life now. Or you can enjoy Christmas, kick off 2027 with the New Year Gut Cleanse, and spend three months working out what your gut actually needs. I'd love you in the Posse. 💩
Peri Poo Posse is general education and group support, not individual diagnosis or treatment, and it doesn't replace your doctor. Questions in live sessions and the member group are answered as general education; individual test results and personal treatment plans are covered in private consultations. Results vary. The New Year Gut Cleanse is a food- and habit-based week; it isn't a detox and doesn't remove toxins. Founding-member enrolment and bonuses close 11:59pm AEDT 30 November 2026. Founding Five reviews go to the first 5 completed enrolments by time of payment, require a short intake form, are held between 11 and 22 January 2027, and use results you already have; no tests are ordered. Monthly plan: three monthly payments of $97 AUD ($291), the first at enrolment and then one month apart. The founding price applies to any future round of Peri Poo Posse you enrol in. If fewer than 5 women enrol, everyone receives a full refund. Start-of-term refunds must be requested by email by 25 January 2027. Recordings and resources are available until 30 April 2027. Nothing in these terms limits your rights under Australian Consumer Law.