105. Why You Don’t Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles
What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight?
104. The Missing Piece Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms: Your Nervous System
If you’re feeling anxious, exhausted, gaining weight, and like nothing is working anymore, this episode is for you. These symptoms aren’t just about hormones; they’re often signs of a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, Functional Health & Integrative Nutrition Coach Claudia Petrilli, breaks down how your nervous system impacts hormones, metabolism, sleep, mood, and more during perimenopause.
103. Feeling Burnt Out in Perimenopause? Here’s What Your Body Actually Needs
Feeling more tired, anxious, or irritable in your 40s—but still pushing through like you always have? In this episode, Claudia shares why the “hustle mode” that may have worked in your 30s starts to backfire in perimenopause–and what to do instead. She opens up about the personal changes she’s made to her daily and weekly rhythm, and walks you through 5 simple, doable practices to help you preserve energy, regulate your nervous system, and feel more like yourself again.
102. Undereating In Perimenopause: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism
Discover why undereating after 40 wrecks your hormones, thyroid, and metabolism-and how to finally fuel your body for better energy, sleep, and mood. Are you undereating without even realizing it? In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia gets real about one of the most common habits sabotaging women’s health after 40. If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight, or poor sleep, your diet-not just your hormones-might be the missing piece.
101. High Cortisol After 40: Busting Myths & What You Really Need to Focus On
In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we’re diving deep into cortisol, the stress hormone that plays a significant role in our health, especially for women over 40. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, anxious, or wired at night, it’s time to understand what might be going on with your cortisol levels. Cortisol can become dysregulated during perimenopause, making stress management even more crucial, as your body’s hormonal landscape shifts. Tune in to learn how to support your cortisol, manage stress, and feel your best during this transitional phase of life.
100. Midlife Health: What Actually Moves the Needle After 40
In this milestone episode, Claudia breaks down the real truth about perimenopause, hormone health after 40, chronic stress, and why supplements alone won’t fix midlife symptoms.
99. Boundaries in Perimenopause: Why They Matter More Than You Think
Boundaries in perimenopause are essential for hormone balance, stress resilience, and nervous system health. Learn why protecting your energy after 40 supports real symptom relief.
98. Why Piecing Your Health Together Isn’t Working in Perimenopause
Feeling off after 40 despite doing everything “right”? Learn why information alone isn’t enough in perimenopause and how personalized support creates real results.
95. Low Ferritin After 40: Do You Really Need Iron? What Your Labs Aren’t Telling You
Low ferritin doesn’t always mean you need iron. Learn the real causes of low iron in women over 40, what labs to test, and why iron supplements can backfire.
92. Women Over 40 Are Drowning – But Here’s What No One Wants to Talk About
Feeling overwhelmed and burnt out after 40? This episode explores why so many women in perimenopause feel like they’re drowning, how hormonal shifts, mental load, and societal pressure collide, and what it really takes to stop over-functioning and create a life that supports your health, hormones, and nervous system.
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