Perimenopause Simplified
by Claudia Petrilli
Latest episode
129. Brain Fog & Overwhelm Over 40: How to Get Clear & Calm
129. Brain Fog & Overwhelm Over 40: How to Get Clear & Calm
About this podcast
Perimenopause Simplified is the no-BS podcast for women 40+ who are doing everything right — and still feel off.
Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Functional Health & Nutrition Coach and creator of The Perimenopause Method, this show breaks down what's really happening with your hormones, metabolism, and body during perimenopause — without the noise or oversimplified advice.
Claudia covers real perimenopause symptoms, tools like hormone therapy (HRT) and GLP-1s, building muscle and body composition in midlife, sleep and recovery, and the nutrition and lifestyle shifts that actually work for this phase of life — not the ones that worked in your 20s.
This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what works for perimenopause and midlife health.
Subscribe so you stop guessing about your hormones and start feeling like yourself again.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 130 episodes
- 129. Brain Fog & Overwhelm Over 40: How to Get Clear & Calm · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 129Brain fog, forgetfulness, irrational thoughts, and focus issues are common in perimenopause - but rarely explained. In this episode, we explore what's really happening to the…
- 128. Breast Health After 40: What to Know About Hormones, Iodine & Lifestyle · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 128Breast health deserves more attention than a yearly mammogram. In this episode, Claudia is joined by Dianne Wist, Breast Health Educator and CEO of Violet Daily, for a…
- 127. Perimenopause Rage: Why It Happens & What to Do About It · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 127Have you been feeling unusually irritable, moody, or downright angry in the days leading up to your period? Perimenopause rage can feel overwhelming, especially when you don't…
- 126. Mood Swings & Anxiety: Could Estrogen Be The Missing Piece? · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 126Estrogen often gets a bad rap, but it's one of the most powerful and protective hormones in a woman's body, especially in midlife. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified…
- 125. Your OBGYN Probably Can't Help You in Perimenopause · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 125In this week's episode, Claudia addresses one of the BIGGEST frustrations women face–going to their OB/GYN for perimenopause help, only to realize they're not as knowledgeable…
- 124. Gaining Weight on HRT? Here's How to Fix It · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 124Many women start hormone therapy expecting relief from hot flashes, brain fog, and mood swings - only to be frustrated when the scale starts creeping up. While providers often…
- 123. Why HRT Isn't Enough to Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 123If you've started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but still feel exhausted, anxious, bloated, moody or worse – you're not alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down why hormone…
- 122. What to Expect When You Start Hormone Replacement Therapy · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 122Starting hormone replacement therapy can feel both exciting and overwhelming. What should you expect? How do you find the right provider? Which delivery method is best? And how…
- 121. Not Sure What Age to Start HRT? This Will Help You Decide · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 121Confused about when to start hormone replacement therapy? You're not alone. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're cutting through the mixed messages and breaking…
- 120. Blood Sugar After 40: Please Stop Fearing Carbs · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 120Blood sugar and carbohydrates can feel incredibly confusing—especially in midlife, when changes in estrogen, muscle mass, sleep, stress, and body composition can affect metabolic…
- 119. Walking: The Free Health Habit That Actually Matters After 40 · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 119Walking is one of the simplest—and most underrated—ways to support your health after 40. In this episode, we're talking about how daily walking can benefit cardiovascular health…
- 118. What I Track as a Women's Health Coach Over 40: What Actually Matters · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 118Are you tracking the right things for your health or just the things that create more stress? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I track as a women's health coach over 40…
- 117. Why Following the Wrong Advice Keeps Women Stuck in Perimenopause · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 117Between supplements, protocols, and influencers all claiming to have "the answer," it's easy to end up more overwhelmed than when you started — chasing what worked for someone…
- 116. Protein After 40: How Much Do You Really Need & Are You Forgetting Carbs · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 116Protein has become one of the biggest nutrition buzzwords, but are women over 40 focusing so much on protein that they're forgetting about carbs and fiber? In this episode, I'm…
- 115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy) · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 115Frustrated because you're eating healthy, exercising, and still gaining weight after 40? Many women in perimenopause feel like their body suddenly stopped responding to the…
- 114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40 · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 114Working out but not seeing results after 40? Feeling frustrated that your body seems to be changing despite eating "healthy" and exercising? In this episode, I'm breaking down…
- 113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active) · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 113Feeling more stiff, achy, inflamed, or sore over 40s - even though you're working out and trying to be healthy? In this episode, we're breaking down why so many women in…
- 112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40 · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 112Feeling like your body has changed after 40…even though you're eating healthy and trying hard? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest midlife health mistakes I see smart…
- 111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones) · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 111If you feel like your belly fat appeared overnight in your 40s, even though you're eating well and staying active, this episode will break down what's driving these changes in…
- 110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong) · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 110If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversation…
