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The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More

The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More

The Oral Microbiome, Hormones & How Your Mouth Predicts Fertility, Autoimmunity & Gut Health with Dr. Leedia Riman

Feb 17, 2026 · 1h 2m

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What if bleeding gums, mouth breathing, or frequent cavities weren’t just “dental issues”—but early warning signs of hormone imbalance, chronic inflammation, and gut dysfunction? In this eye-opening episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid Titgemeier sits down with Dr. Leedia Riman, a biological and integrative dentist trained at UCLA, to uncover the powerful (and often ignored) connection between women’s hormones, the oral microbiome, gut health, and whole-body inflammation. From fertility and pregnancy to perimenopause and menopause, this conversation will completely change the way you think about oral health. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Why oral inflammation can impact fertility,…