Perimenopause Simplified

As another year comes to a close, many women in midlife silently judge themselves for what they didn't achieve.

In this powerful year-end episode, Claudia dismantles the toxic belief that your worth is tied to timelines, milestones, or other people's expectations.

If you've ever felt behind - in your career, relationships, finances, health, or life - this episode will shift your perspective and help you walk into 2026 with confidence.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why so many women over 40 feel "behind" despite working harder than ever and where those expectations really come from
• How comparison, social conditioning, and end-of-year pressure distort your perception of success and self-worth
• Why your 40s are not a deadline; they're a powerful reset point where priorities shift and identity evolves
• How to redefine success on your terms by focusing on alignment and your actual values
• Practical mindset shifts to trust your timing and confidently build a life that fits you, not the version others expect

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💻 A free mini training for driven women over 40 who want real answers - and relief. Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed — And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones What You'll Learn: ✔ Why most women over 40 feel exhausted, moody, inflamed, anxious, and "off" - even with 'normal' labs ✔ The biggest mistakes women make trying to fix their hormones (hint: you don't need an expensive hormones test) ✔ The smarter, simpler approach we use to help women feel like themselves again - and even better ⬇️ Get Instant Access!

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Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones

Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

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If you've been snapping at people you love, feeling angry for no reason, or like you're becoming someone you barely recognize, this episode explains why.

Perimenopause rage is a physiological response to shifting hormones, mineral depletion, and decades of over-functioning.

In this episode, Claudia breaks down what's driving the emotional volatility, why traditional advice doesn't help, and what it actually takes to feel calm and grounded again.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The surprising hormonal shifts that trigger sudden rage in perimenopause
• Why low progesterone and fluctuating estrogen wreak havoc on your mood
• How cortisol dysregulation makes you more reactive to stress
• The connection between mineral depletion, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
• Why rage often shows up at home and impacts your closest relationships
• The steps you can take to feel more stable, supported, and like yourself again

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**BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED** Save $100 on a Perimenopause Clarity Session with me - a focused, personalized way to help you understand what's really going on in your body. Limited time only, limited spots, sale ends 12/15. Here's what's included: ✔ A personalized review of your health, one lab, and your symptoms ✔ Clear, customized next steps to start feeling better ASAP ✔ Opportunity to get your questions answered — without the overwhelm And because I know many women want answers now but plan to commit more deeply in the New Year, I'm adding a special bonus: 🎁 Bonus: Purchase your Clarity Session by December 15th, book it by January 15, 2026, and if you decide to join The Perimenopause Method by January 31st, you'll get an extra 1:1 session during your program — free. ➡️ It's perfect if you want support now, but plan to begin your full healing journey after the holidays. If you've been feeling confused by your symptoms: the fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, or cycle irregularities — this session will give you answers, direction, and a plan you can trust. Book A Perimenopause Clarity Session HERE

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Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones

Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

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Perimenopause Clarity Session

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Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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In this episode, Claudia sits down with Tonya Romano, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and co-coach inside The Perimenopause Method, to talk about her personal journey into menopause - a few years earlier than expected.

From losing her period in her 40s to discovering the power of functional testing, nutrition, weight training, and hormone therapy, Tonya's story will resonate with any woman wondering if what she's feeling is "normal."

We covered:

• The early signs Tonya experienced that hinted something was off
• What it was like going through menopause in her 40s
• How her doctor didn't give any solution other than hormonal birth control
• How a functional approach to health helped improve her symptoms
• The mindset shifts and lifestyle changes that helped her feel like herself again
• How she navigated HRT and finding the right provider
• What she wishes more women did to prepare for menopause
• How her experience shapes her work with clients inside The Perimenopause Method

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED! Save $100 on a Perimenopause Clarity Session with me - a focused, personalized way to help you understand what's really going on in your body. Limited time only, limited spots, sale ends 12/15. Here's what's included: ✔ A personalized review of your health, one lab, and your symptoms ✔ Clear, customized next steps to start feeling better ASAP ✔ Opportunity to get your questions answered — without the overwhelm And because I know many women want answers now but plan to commit more deeply in the New Year, I'm adding a special bonus: 🎁 Bonus: Purchase your Clarity Session by December 15th, book it by January 15, 2026, and if you decide to join The Perimenopause Method by January 31st, you'll get an extra 1:1 session during your program — free. ➡️ It's perfect if you want support now, but plan to begin your full healing journey after the holidays. If you've been feeling confused by your symptoms: the fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, or cycle irregularities — this session will give you answers, direction, and a plan you can trust. Book A Perimenopause Clarity Session HERE

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Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones

Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

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Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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Tired, bloated, moody, or not like yourself? Before you assume it's mold, Lyme, or some complicated "root cause", it might be time to get back to the basics.

In this episode, Claudia shares what women in perimenopause truly need to focus on first to start feeling better. She breaks down why functional medicine sometimes leads to fear and confusion, and how to simplify your approach, so your body can finally heal and thrive in your 40s and beyond.

What You'll Learn:

• The truth about why women over 40 overcomplicate their health (and what to do instead)

• The key foundations your body needs before diving into expensive testing or complicated protocols

• Why your body can't heal if it doesn't feel safe, nourished, or rested

• The role of discipline, consistency, and nervous system regulation in real healing

• When it's actually time to explore deeper root causes like gut issues or chronic infections

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Cure Hydration (save 20% with code: healthcoachclaudia)

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Save $100 on a Perimenopause Clarity Session with me - a focused, personalized way to help you understand what's really going on in your body. Limited time only, limited spots, sale ends 12/1. Here's what's included: ✔ A personalized review of your health, one lab, and your symptoms ✔ Clear, customized next steps to start feeling better ASAP ✔ Opportunity to get your questions answered — without the overwhelm And because I know many women want answers now but plan to commit more deeply in the New Year, I'm adding a special bonus: 🎁 Bonus: Purchase your Clarity Session by November 30th, book it by January 15, 2026, and if you decide to join The Perimenopause Method by January 31st, you'll get an extra 1:1 session during your program — free. ➡️ It's perfect if you want support now, but plan to begin your full healing journey after the holidays. If you've been feeling confused by your symptoms: the fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, or cycle irregularities — this session will give you answers, direction, and a plan you can trust.

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Feeling stuck or craving change lately? In this episode, Claudia shares how a simple impulsive hair-dye moment became a reminder that midlife is the perfect season to reinvent yourself.

Whether it's changing careers, reconnecting with your partner, starting a new workout routine, or simply saying yes to what you've been putting off - this episode helps you rediscover who you are beyond the roles you've played.

Learn how to build self-trust, embrace change without fear, and find confidence after 40 - one bold move at a time.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why midlife is the ideal time for reinvention and rediscovery

• How fear keeps women stuck in "safe but stagnant" routines

• Real-life examples of small changes that reignite confidence

• Simple ways to experiment without overhauling your entire life

• Reflection prompts to help you identify where you're craving change

• How honoring your desires creates momentum and self-trust

Resources Mentioned:

Rebellion Body

Jake Woodard

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Starting November 23rd you can save $100 on a Perimenopause Clarity Session with me - a focused, personalized way to help you understand what's really going on in your body. Here's what's included: ✔ A personalized review of your health, one lab, and your symptoms ✔ Clear, customized next steps to start feeling better ASAP ✔ Opportunity to get your questions answered — without the overwhelm And because I know many women want answers now but plan to commit more deeply in the New Year, I'm adding a special bonus: 🎁 Bonus: Purchase your Clarity Session by November 30th, book it by January 15, 2026, and if you decide to join The Perimenopause Method by January 31st, you'll get an extra 1:1 session during your program — free. ➡️ It's perfect if you want support now, but plan to begin your full healing journey after the holidays. If you've been feeling confused by your symptoms: the fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, or cycle irregularities — this session will give you answers, direction, and a plan you can trust. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Perimenopause Daily Checklist

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Perimenopause Clarity Session

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Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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If your doctor told you your labs are "normal" but you still feel tired, bloated, anxious, or off in your body, this episode is for you. Claudia explains the difference between conventional lab ranges and optimal ones, the patterns most doctors overlook, and how functional blood work can finally give you the clarity and answers you've been missing in perimenopause.

You'll learn:

• Why "normal" lab results don't mean your body is functioning optimally
• The difference between conventional and functional lab interpretation
• Common markers that get dismissed - and why they matter
• What functional practitioners look for that most doctors don't
• How missed patterns can lead to years of unnecessary symptoms
• How we use blood work inside The Perimenopause Method to build effective plans

Sources:

Defining laboratory reference values

Understanding the limitations of laboratory reference ranges

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Perimenopause Daily Checklist

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If you've noticed more chin hair, nipple hair, or thicker pubic hair in your 40s…you're not imagining it. In this episode, Claudia breaks down what's really behind the sudden hair growth and how your midlife hormones and metabolism are connected.

You'll learn:

• Why androgen hormones can spike during perimenopause and trigger hair growth
• How declining estrogen and progesterone make androgens more dominant
• The link between insulin resistance and excess hair - and why how you eat matters
• Key labs to assess metabolic and hormone health
• The role of inflammation, gut health, and stress in elevated androgens
• What to do about it: lifestyle strategies, supplements to consider, and testing

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Sources:

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone)

Association of Androgen Excess with Glucose Intolerance

Inflammatory Stimuli Trigger Increased Androgen Production

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In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I joined my good friend Jennifer Ragazzo, a Soul Aligned Wellness Coach, on her podcast, The Daily Surrender, to explore the sacred intersection of hormones, healing and higher purpose.

Together we unpack:

• Hormonal shifts that shape midlife and why your changing body is not betraying you - it's inviting you to listen deeper
• How pushing, striving, and over-controlling can sabotage your hormones, creativity, and peace
• Why redefining success in this season means aligning with your biology and your soul
• Spiritual and emotional freedom that comes when you pause & assess all areas of your life

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JENNIFER RAGAZZO: Jennifer Ragazzo is a Soul-Aligned Wellness Coach who guides women through midlife transitions as sacred invitations to awaken and embody their Divine Design. Blending applied functional medicine, naturopathy, and integrative nutrition with psychology, metaphysics, and spiritual wisdom, she helps women get to the root-root-root of their dis-ease and return to alignment in body, mind, and soul. Through her signature approach, Jennifer empowers women to see perimenopause not as a breakdown, but as a Divine call-up into their most authentic, vibrant, and purpose-filled season of life.

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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.

You'll learn:

• How estrogen fluctuations and blood sugar dips drive constant hunger

• Why under-eating over 40 backfires

• The impact of activity level and strength training on fueling needs

• The role of progesterone and testosterone in appetite

• How GLP-1 medications quiet food noise - and why I don't dismiss them

• Are you hungry for something more in midlife?

Links Mentioned

Ep. 78: Undereating After 40: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

The Effect of Carbohydrate Intake on Strength and Resistance Training

Protein Intake to Support Muscle Mass

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Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

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Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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Many women start hormone therapy expecting relief from hot flashes, brain fog, and mood swings - only to be frustrated when the scale starts creeping up.

While providers often dismiss it, weight gain on HRT is a real experience for many. In this episode, Claudia explains why it happens, which hormones play a role, and what you can do to support your metabolism in midlife.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How progesterone can sometimes trigger water retention (even though it's a diuretic)
• Why estrogen balance matters for fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and fluid shifts
• The risks of too much testosterone and how it impacts weight and symptoms
• The natural metabolic changes over 40 that make weight management harder
• Key nutrition strategies: prioritizing lean protein, fiber, and smart carbs while watching hidden calories from fats
• The importance of gut health, daily detox, and pooping regularly for hormone balance

Links Mentioned:

Ep. 67: Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It

Ep. 78: Undereating After 40: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

Progesterone Therapy & Thyroid Function

Walking 7000 Steps a Day

Oura Ring

Optim Ring

Pedometer to Track Steps

Optimizing Adult Protein Intake

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Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones

Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

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Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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