86. No, Your Blood Work Probably Isn’t ‘Normal’ Over 40
Your doctor said your labs are "normal," but you're still exhausted & gaining weight? Learn why conventional labs miss perimenopause issues and the optimal lab ranges that matter.
Your doctor said your labs are "normal," but you're still exhausted & gaining weight? Learn why conventional labs miss perimenopause issues and the optimal lab ranges that matter.
Feeling like your body hair has a mind of its own lately? If you’ve noticed new chin hairs, thicker growth “down there,” or hair popping up in unexpected places after 40, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Peri Simple Podcast, Claudia breaks down what’s really behind midlife hair changes — from shifting hormones and rising androgens to blood sugar imbalance, stress, and inflammation. Learn what your body’s trying to tell you and how to restore balance naturally during perimenopause.
In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I joined my good friend Jennifer Ragazzo, a Soul Aligned Wellness Coach, on her podcast, The Daily Surrender, to explore the sacred intersection of hormones, healing and higher purpose.
Are you always thinking about food, feeling hungry, or never fully satisfied in perimenopause? You’re not alone. In this episode, Claudia breaks down why food noise gets louder in midlife, the role of fluctuating hormones, and how nutrition, movement, and even how GLP-1s can help you finally feel in control.
If you’ve started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but still feel exhausted, anxious, bloated, moody or worse – you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why hormone therapy alone isn’t enough for many women over 40, why it really requires a whole body, holistic approach, and what your provider may be missing.
If you’ve started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but still feel exhausted, anxious, bloated, moody or worse – you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why hormone therapy alone isn’t enough for many women over 40, why it really requires a whole body, holistic approach, and what your provider may be missing.
In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, I break down why this happens and what you can do about it. From the powerful role hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play in your energy and drive, to the collective burnout we’re all facing in today’s world, this conversation is about reclaiming your health, simplifying, and redefining success in midlife.
Discover why progesterone is key in perimenopause. Hear my own personal story and learn symptoms of low levels, dosing options, and how to find the right provider for HRT.
In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia is joined by Dr. Ana Duarte, a medical doctor, expert in anti-aging and longevity medicine, and CSO of Eusari Nutrition. Whether you can’t take HRT or simply prefer not to, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance to help you take back control of your health.
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.
