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.
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.
In this episode, we explore what’s really happening to the female brain during the perimenopausal transition, why symptoms often start in the late 30s and intensify in the 40s, and what women can do to protect long-term brain health.
Why I intentionally waited to talk about GLP-1s, how I think about them through a functional and midlife lens, and why tools like peptides or hormones can’t replace foundational health work.
What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight?
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.
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.
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.
