120. Blood Sugar After 40: Please Stop Fearing Carbs
Learn why blood sugar changes after 40, which glucose markers matter, how carbs fit into a healthy diet, and why muscle and movement are key to metabolic health.

Perimenopause Simplified (350K+ downloads) is the no-BS podcast for women 40+ who are doing everything right — and still feel off. Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Integrative Nutrition Health 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.
Each week, 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.
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Learn why blood sugar changes after 40, which glucose markers matter, how carbs fit into a healthy diet, and why muscle and movement are key to metabolic health.
Walking may be one of the most underrated habits for women in perimenopause. Learn how daily steps can support cardiovascular health, metabolism, blood sugar, stress recovery, brain clarity, sleep, and healthy aging.
What should women over 40 actually track for better health? Claudia shares the health data and habits she personally pays attention to in perimenopause, from steps and strength training to protein, sleep, hydration, hormones, and bloodwork.
The internet is full of perimenopause advice—but not all of it applies to you. Learn how to build a personalized plan based on your body's unique needs.
Are you eating enough protein after 40? Learn why protein becomes more important in midlife, how much you actually need, and why carbs are not the enemy.
Eating healthy but still gaining weight after 40? Learn why your midlife metabolism changes, how hormones, protein, stress, and nutrition impact weight loss, and what actually works.

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