In this week’s episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we have special guest Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified physician specializing in osteoporosis reversal, hormone replacement, and health span. Together we dive into what happens with our bone health during perimenopause and what we can do about it.
In this episode, Claudia discusses how stress, mineral depletion, and lack of healthy communication with your partner are to blame for your low libido – not just your hormones. If you’ve been dealing with a low sex drive and want to understand the steps to take to improve it, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode.
In this episode, Claudia discusses how minerals are the “spark plugs of life” and may be the missing piece in addressing your perimenopause symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, joint pain, sleep disruption or low libido, you’ll want to listen to this episode.
Testosterone is not just about getting your mojo back in the bedroom—although, that’s a pretty nice bonus! It really is SO much more than that, especially for us perimenopausal women. It plays a huge role in your energy levels, mood, muscle strength, and even how well you recover after exercise. It’s just as important as estrogen and progesterone in helping us feel our best.
In this episode, I break down what perimenopause is, common symptoms to watch for, and why this stage is a critical time to prioritize your health. I also share how The Perimenopause Method offers a personalized, science-backed approach to navigating this transition with advanced testing, targeted nutrition, and ongoing support—so you can feel your best now and for years to come.
In this episode, I’m sharing effective, natural solutions to find relief from perimenopause symptoms. Teaser: it’s not the majority of things you’re hearing about on Instagram, such as fasting, seed cycling, parasite cleanses, water fasts, cold plunges, strict elimination diets, collagen, creatine, or hormone testing, food sensitivity testing, or genetic testing.
In this episode, Claudia gets vulnerable, sharing her own struggle with depression, the steps she took to overcome it, and how you can navigate depression in perimenopause.
In this episode, Claudia shares 4 questions she asks herself every December to reflect on her year and to think about the year ahead. She covered things that went well, things that were a struggle, what she wants to stop doing, and what she plans to implement in the new year. Grab a pen and paper to answer the prompts she shares, so you can celebrate the good, learn from the challenges, make a commitment to stop some of your destructive habits, and create a sustainable plan for the new year.
I invited Dena on the show cuz I know she does her due diligence, and I wanted to chat specifically about soy and how it can benefit perimenopausal women. But before we dive into that, Dena and I have a similar philosophy when it comes to diet. Not just from a scientific standpoint, but also what we see in practice and with respect to women’s cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and personal preference.
In this episode, we are discussing supplements for perimenopausal women. Since not all supplements are created equal, Claudia shares some of the downsides to consider, why testing is better than guessing and which supplements to consider in perimenopause.
