Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Perhaps you’re more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, waking at 3am or feeling tired but wired. In this episode, I explain what cortisol actually does, why stress can feel different during perimenopause, and the truth about high cortisol, adrenal fatigue, cortisol belly and cortisol testing.

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In this episode, I explain what good blood sugar regulation really looks like, why glucose naturally rises after eating, and what actually matters for supporting metabolic health through perimenopause and menopause.

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We hear about insulin resistance everywhere, particularly in conversations about weight, blood sugar and menopause. But what does it actually mean? In this episode, I explain what insulin does, why the body can become less responsive to it, how the pancreas compensates, and the difference between insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

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We’re constantly told to “balance our hormones”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, I explain why healthy hormones aren’t supposed to remain perfectly stable, what happens during perimenopause, what “oestrogen dominance” really means, and the questions to ask when a supplement promises to support hormone balance

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We hear about “gut health” everywhere in the wellness space, but what does having a healthy gut actually mean? In this episode, I explain the gut microbiome, intestinal barrier, mucus layer, stomach acid and digestive function, plus the simple nutrition and lifestyle habits that can help support a healthy gut.

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We hear about inflammation everywhere; inflammatory foods, anti-inflammatory diets, chronic inflammation and even “inflammaging”. But what does inflammation actually mean? In this episode, I explain what’s happening inside your body when inflammation occurs, why inflammation isn’t inherently bad, the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and why chronic low-grade inflammation becomes particularly relevant in midlife.

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Why is your ferritin low in the first place? In this episode, I explore some of the potential causes of low iron stores, from heavy periods and inadequate dietary iron to poor absorption, H. pylori, coeliac disease, gut conditions and chronic inflammation, and why understanding the underlying cause matters.

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If you're wondering whether HRT is right for you, this episode offers a calm, balanced look at what hormone replacement therapy is, why every woman's experience is different, how guidance has evolved, and why HRT is most powerful when combined with a whole-body approach to health.

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Strength isn't just about building muscle or changing how your body looks. In this episode, discover why becoming stronger supports your metabolism, blood sugar, bones, brain and long-term health during perimenopause, and how to start building strength in a realistic, sustainable way.

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Blood sugar isn't just something to think about if you have diabetes. In this episode, we explore why blood sugar regulation influences energy, cravings, mood, sleep, hormones and metabolic health during perimenopause, and how simple daily habits can help support your body.

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