Why does weight gain seem to happen so easily during perimenopause, even when your diet hasn't changed? In this episode, I explain why weight regulation is about far more than calories alone. We explore the whole-body changes that happen during perimenopause, including shifts in metabolism, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, sleep and the nervous system, and why supporting your overall health is a far more effective strategy than chasing weight loss alone.

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Why does sleep suddenly change during perimenopause? In this episode, we explore why sleep problems are so common, what different sleep patterns may be telling you, and why supporting your hormones, nervous system and overall health is often the key to better, more restorative sleep.

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Why does everyday life suddenly feel so much harder during perimenopause? Discover how hormonal changes affect your nervous system, stress response, anxiety, sleep and ability to cope, and why it isn’t a personal failing.

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Perimenopause is often described as a hormonal transition, but it's so much more than that. In this episode, I explain why anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and weight gain aren't simply caused by changing oestrogen and progesterone. Discover my Whole-Body Shift approach and learn why supporting your nervous system, metabolism, sleep and stress resilience is just as important as supporting your hormones.

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Why does everything suddenly hurt in perimenopause? In this episode, Francesca explores Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and shares practical ways to support your muscles, joints and bones through midlife.

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Most women expect hot flushes and irregular periods during perimenopause. Few expect itchy ears, dry eyes, tinnitus, phantom smells, acne or hair loss. In this episode, Francesca explains why these unusual symptoms can occur and what may be happening inside the body.

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If you're waking at 3am despite following all the sleep advice, this episode will help you understand why sleep problems in perimenopause are often about much more than sleep.

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Feeling more stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or "wired but tired" since hitting your 40s? You're not imagining it. In this episode, we explore the connection between cortisol, stress, and perimenopause, why your body may be responding differently to stress than it used to, and practical strategies to support your nervous system, improve sleep, and restore balance.

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Learn why hot flushes and night sweats are about more than just hormones, and how factors like stress, blood sugar, hydration and lifestyle can influence symptoms, and supplements for hot flushes. 

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Discover how fluctuating oestrogen affects memory, focus, mood and mental clarity during perimenopause, plus practical ways to support your brain through midlife.

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