If you’ve ever wondered what a nutritional therapist actually does in perimenopause, this episode takes you behind the scenes. Discover how a root-cause health assessment works, what’s really driving your symptoms, and how a personalised plan can help you feel like yourself again.

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Thyroid dysfunction and perimenopause share many of the same symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, weight gain and sleep problems. In this episode, Francesca explains how the thyroid works, why women are more likely to develop thyroid issues in midlife, and how progesterone, stress and lifestyle factors all influence thyroid health during perimenopause.

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Why do so many women feel exhausted in the morning but wired at night during their 40s? In this episode, Francesca explains how cortisol rhythms change in perimenopause and how stress affects your hormones, thyroid, sleep and digestion.

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Alcohol hits differently in your 40s, but changing your relationship with it can feel emotional. In this honest conversation with Denise Hamilton-Mace, we explore reducing alcohol in midlife without losing your identity, friendships or fun.

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Building muscle after 40 isn’t about aesthetics, it’s about protecting your metabolism, brain, bones and long-term health through perimenopause and beyond.

In this episode, I also share realistic, gentle ways to begin:

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the idea of “lifting heavy” or overwhelmed by fitness messaging aimed at women over 40, this conversation will help you reframe it.

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There’s no shortage of “hormone-balancing” supplements aimed at midlife women, but which ones actually help? In this episode, I break down what’s worth it, what’s often overhyped, and how to choose supplements that truly support your body in perimenopause.

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Mentioned in the episode: Episode 72: Creatine & Collagen in Midlife

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Creatine and collagen are two of the most talked-about supplements in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I cut through the hype and share what actually supports energy, brain health, joints, and healthy ageing, without supplement overwhelm.

If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or pressured to “take all the things,” this episode will help you refocus on what truly matters.

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Progesterone is often the first hormone to shift in perimenopause, and for many women, it explains anxiety, sleep changes, heavier periods, and feeling less resilient to stress. In this episode, Francesca gently explains what progesterone really does, why it starts to decline, and how to support ovulation and progesterone naturally during perimenopause, without fear, restriction, or overwhelm.

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Perimenopause can feel confusing and destabilising. In this episode, Francesca shares what really matters for feeling better, and how the Midlife Thrive membership supports women through this transition.

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Perimenopause symptoms don’t exist in a vacuum. In this episode, Francesca explores why stress, including the hidden stress of living out of alignment, can dramatically worsen perimenopause symptoms. Rather than seeing this phase as something going “wrong,” she reframes perimenopause as a powerful magnifying glass, revealing where the nervous system is overwhelmed, boundaries are missing, and life needs recalibration. This is an honest, grounding conversation about why pushing harder backfires in midlife, and how listening more deeply can change everything.

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