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Top 10 Most-Downloaded Episodes of 2025

As we wrap up another year (where did the time go?!), I wanted to share the Top 10 Most-Downloaded podcast episodes of 2025. These are the conversations that resonated most with women this year – covering everything that tends to shift after 40…

Food Noise in Perimenopause: Why You’re Always Hungry (and How to Fix It)

83. Food Noise in Perimenopause: Why You’re Always Hungry (and How to Fix It)

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.

The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System

65. The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System

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.

Barriers to Weight Loss in Perimenopause

44. Barriers to Weight Loss in Perimenopause

In this episode, Claudia digs into weight loss, a common struggle women in perimenopause experience, and some specific barriers to weight loss you likely haven’t considered or fully addressed.

Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Game-Changer For My Health

42. Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Game-Changer For My Health

In this episode, Claudia digs into the reasons she started hormone replacement therapy, specific symptoms she was experiencing, and the difference it has made for her health, relationship, work, and overall quality of life.

Can You Lose Weight in Perimenopause?

17. Can You Lose Weight in Perimenopause?

If you're like many of the women in my community, you may be struggling with weight gain or difficulty losing weight in your perimenopausal years. If so, this episode is for you. Starting HRT is a personal choice, depending on your comfort level, needs, budget and preference. When making any decision about your health, it's important to get educated and weigh the benefits vs. risks with a trusted provider.