67. Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It

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.

66. Feeling Burnt Out in Your 40s? 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.

41. Balancing Expectations of Women w/ Janessa Borges, LCSW

Janessa M. Borges is a first generation Latina, therapist, business strategist, mindset coach, and speaker. She has over twenty years of experience working with individuals and families. In this episode we discuss the societal expectations of women, generational trauma and finding balance by implementing boundaries.

37. Anxiety in Perimenopause w/ Nadia Fiorita, LCSW

Nadia Fiorita is a South Florida based licensed clinical therapist with a modern and authentic approach. She has been in the field for over a decade and specializes in working with busy women + adolescent girls who struggle with high-functioning anxiety + are looking to gain control over feelings of anxiousness, self-doubt + perfectionism.

28. My Essential Health Hacks for Thriving in Perimenopause

In this episode, we covered my own essential, non-negotiable health “hacks” to help me thrive in perimenopause. These are things that I believe all humans need in order to thrive, the not-so-sexy things like supplements, testing and biohacking tools.

27. Are You Settling for Crappy Health in Perimenopause?

In this short and to-the-point episode, Claudia gives tough love to help you STOP making excuses, putting everyone & everything else before you, and settling for mediocre care and health. Because you deserve to feel good in your perimenopausal years - and beyond.

26. Bloating, Constipation & Gut Issues in Perimenopause

Today I’m talking about your changing gut in perimenopause. As you head into your 40s, you may notice you have more bloating, constipation, acid reflux, burping, diarrhea, and stinky gas. As if we don’t have enough to deal with in peri, those seemingly innocent, quiet farts can be quite lethal to those around us.

25. The Hormone Rescue Updates w/ Tonya Romano (My Teammate)

25. The Hormone Rescue Updates with Tonya Romano (My Teammate)

My fellow THR coach and partner in crime, Tonya Romano and I sit down to discuss the her insights and personal experience on perimenopause and menopause. She speaks to how she's personally witnessed The Hormone Rescue supporting women during this transitional, (and sometimes chaotic) period in their life.

24. Rethinking Sleep in Perimenopause w/ Morgan Adams (Sleep Coach)

Our sleep is so important but it can be tricky, especially as our hormones decline. In this episode, I chat with sleep coach, Morgan Adams on why so many women in midlife suffer from poor sleep and what they can do to help manage and better optimize their sleep.

Debunking Hormone Myths w/ Steve Goldring (Registered Pharmacist)

23. Debunking Hormone Myths with Steve Goldring (Registered Pharmacist)

What if somebody - let’s say a trained, experienced healthcare professional - could explain hormones for menopause in a way that anyone could understand? Steve Goldring has been a licensed pharmacist in Utah and Colorado for over 30 years. Also known as "The Hormone Pharmacist", Steve has spent most of his career talking with women about hormones over the pharmacy counter.

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