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.

You'll learn why so many women over 40 feel stuck in survival mode and what you can start doing right now to calm your nervous system, reclaim your energy, and feel like yourself again.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your nervous system matters more than ever in midlife
• How chronic stress affects cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone
• Why feeling "tired but wired" is a sign your body is stuck in fight-or-flight
• How trauma wires your system for stress
• What a healthy cortisol rhythm should look like (and how to support it)
• 5 simple ways to regulate your nervous system today

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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.

This isn't about doing nothing. It's about moving through life with intention, clarity, and ease, especially in a body that's changing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why women in their 40s become more stress-sensitive
• How pushing through, over-scheduling, and constant "doing" impacts your symptoms
• Real-life shifts Claudia made to stop burning herself out (and how you can too)
• 5 simple practices to reduce anxiety, feel more grounded, and prioritize what matters
• How pleasure, nature, and movement support hormonal health in midlife
• A reframe on slowing down as a strategy for productivity and well-being

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Discover why undereating after 40 wrecks your hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—and how to finally fuel your body for better energy, sleep, and mood.

Are you undereating without even realizing it? In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia gets real about one of the most common habits sabotaging women's health after 40. If you've been struggling with fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight, or poor sleep, your diet—not just your hormones—might be the missing piece. Tune in to learn:

• Why undereating slows your thyroid and metabolism

• How skipping meals and relying on coffee alone can mess with your hormones

• The link between under-fueling, blood sugar swings, and insulin resistance (even if you're thin)

• Why many women lose their appetite in the morning (hint: cortisol + burnout)

• Simple, efficient meal prep tips to fuel your body with real food

• Claudia's favorite quick protein options

Stop trying to supplement or test your way out of an underfed body; this episode is your wake-up call!

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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.

What's covered in this episode:

• What cortisol is and why it's essential for your survival
• How chronic stress and hormone fluctuations in perimenopause can disrupt cortisol
• Why cortisol testing may not give you the full picture and the symptoms to recognize
• The impact of poor sleep, blood sugar imbalance, and stress on your cortisol levels
• Simple, actionable tips to support your nervous system and optimize circadian rhythm
• Why trauma and feeling unsafe in your body can cause cortisol issues and how to heal

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Today marks our 100th episode! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned - personally and professionally - about health, hormones, and thriving after 40.

This episode isn't about supplements or the best HRT protocol; it's about why midlife health requires a different approach - one that requires you to do less, not more.

If you've felt confused or frustrated with your body in this season, this conversation will bring you clarity.

In this episode, we cover:

• The hidden cost of overworking and over-functioning in midlife

• Why chronic stress and relationship dynamics affect physical symptoms

• How supplement stacking and excessive testing can distract from deeper work

• Why midlife health requires boundaries and nervous system support

• The shift from optimization to intention and why doing less often works better

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In this episode, we're talking about one of the most overlooked drivers of how women feel in midlife and perimenopause: boundaries. Not just saying "no", but protecting your mental space, stress load, time, and nervous system in a world that constantly demands your attention.

If you've been feeling more overwhelmed, more reactive, more exhausted, or less tolerant of noise and chaos, this conversation will likely resonate.

We covered:

• Why stress and overstimulation hit differently after 40 • How lack of boundaries can worsen perimenopause symptoms • The hidden cost of constant information consumption & social media • Why energy depletion often mimics hormone problems • How to reassess what's truly worth your time and attention

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Perimenopause isn't the phase of life where more podcasts, Instagram advice, or short programs create lasting change. When hormones, stress tolerance, metabolism, sleep, and the nervous system are all shifting at once, information alone isn't enough.

In this episode, I explain why piecemealing your health keeps you stuck in midlife and why strategy and ongoing guidance are the missing pieces for real symptom improvement.

You'll learn:

• Why consuming more health information often worsens confusion in perimenopause
• How multiple systems shifting at once changes what actually works after 40
• The difference between education and guidance and why it matters in midlife
• Why The Perimenopause Method exists and who it's designed to support

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In this episode, Claudia breaks down why heavy bleeding, fibroids, and ovarian cysts become so common in perimenopause – and what's really driving them beneath the surface.

You'll learn how low progesterone, poor estrogen metabolism, mineral imbalances, gut health, and improperly managed HRT can all contribute, and why monitoring matters when symptoms persist.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why low progesterone and unopposed estrogen drive heavy periods and fibroid growth
• How HRT dosing and endometrial lining impact bleeding and clotting
• The role of minerals, detox pathways, and daily bowel movements in hormone clearance
• When cysts are normal and when to investigate further

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 95: Low Ferritin After 40: Do You Really Need Iron? What Your Labs Aren't Telling You

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More women are turning to online telehealth companies for hormones, peptides, and thyroid support - and for good reason. These platforms have made care more accessible and more empowering than ever. But access doesn't always equal personalization.

In this episode, we explore when telehealth hormone clinics can be a great fit, where their limitations lie, and how to know whether you need simple support or a more strategic approach in perimenopause.

You'll learn:

• Why telehealth HRT and peptide clinics are rapidly growing
• What these companies do well (and who they're ideal for)
• Where protocol-based care can fall short in complex midlife cases
• How hormones, minerals, thyroid, stress, and metabolism are interconnected
• How to decide between telehealth or personalized functional care

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You were told your iron is low - but is that really true? In this episode, Claudia breaks down why low ferritin does not automatically mean iron deficiency, why so many women are incorrectly told to take iron supplements, and how incomplete lab testing leads to more confusion and symptoms.

You'll learn:

• Why ferritin alone does not tell the full iron story
• Key iron labs most providers miss (serum iron, transferrin, iron saturation, TIBC/UIBC)
• Additional labs that are essential to assess iron status
• Why iron supplements can make symptoms worse
• Common causes of low iron and low ferritin in women over 40
• How heavy periods, low progesterone, and fibroids affect iron status
• The role of gut health, stomach acid, and stress in iron absorption
• What a root-cause approach to low iron actually looks like

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