74. Caring for Aging Parents While Navigating Perimenopause: What No One Talks About

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia opens up about a side of midlife that rarely gets discussed: what it’s really like to care for aging parents, while navigating your own hormone shifts, emotions, and identity. She shares a personal story about supporting her mom after hip surgery, how losing her dad shaped her perspective on forgiveness, and why so many women in their 70s are now facing serious health issues, due to the fallout of the WHI study and lack of hormone therapy access.

73. Non-Hormonal Perimenopause Solutions: When HRT Isn’t the Right Fit w/ Dr. Ana Duarte

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.

70. Why You’re Anxious in Perimenopause & What to Do About It

About 15% to 50% of perimenopausal women may experience anxiety, often accompanied by depression, insomnia, and forgetfulness. Unfortunately, a lot of healthcare providers aren't addressing the underlying imbalances associated with anxiety, besides thoughts, mindset, and/or trauma. And of course these things should be addressed, but there's more to the story...

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.

57. Releasing Trauma in Midlife: How Your Subconscious Shapes Your Health w/ Jennifer Ragazzo

Jennifer Ragazzo is a Soul-Aligned Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience guiding women through profound transformation. With a background in psychology, teaching and coaching, she blends deep emotional and spiritual work with functional health, helping her clients reconnect with their bodies, release unprocessed wounds, and reclaim their vitality.

53. Is Stress Killing Your Libido? What to 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.

48. Depression & Perimenopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know

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.

47. 4 Powerful Questions to Help Perimenopausal Women Thrive in the New Year

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.

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.

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