Perimenopause Simplified

If you've started hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but still feel exhausted, anxious, bloated, moody or worse – you're not alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down why hormone therapy alone isn't enough for many women over 40, why it really requires a whole body, holistic approach, and what your provider may be missing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why HRT is a process - not a quick fix
• Common mistakes providers make with perimenopausal women
• How mineral imbalances and nervous system dysregulation affect HRT
• Why you may feel worse after starting hormones
• What we assess in every client before addressing hormones

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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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Have you noticed that your ambition and motivation aren't what they used to be? You're not alone. Many women over 40 - even the most successful, driven, high-achieving women - find themselves feeling flat, tired, and unmotivated.

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, I break down why this happens and what you can do about it. From the powerful role hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play in your energy and drive, to the collective burnout we're all facing in today's world, this conversation is about reclaiming your health, simplifying, and redefining success in midlife.

We covered:

• How perimenopause and midlife hormone shifts impact motivation, energy, and ambition

• Why low estrogen and testosterone can leave women feeling flat and disconnected

• Collective burnout: social media, world stress, and endless responsibilities

• My personal story of simplifying business, prioritizing self-care, and rethinking motivation

• Practical steps to support your hormones, redefine success, and get your drive back

Link Mentioned: Ona's Natural T-Boost

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7foGvh6kKKs

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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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Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)

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Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA

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What happens when you stop taking progesterone, even for just a few weeks? In this quick episode, I'm sharing my personal story of running out of progesterone, how my symptoms came rushing back, and why this hormone is so important for women in perimenopause.

You'll learn why dosing and delivery methods matter, common signs of low progesterone, and how we help clients find a provider who actually understands women's hormones. I covered:

• My story of running out of progesterone and the symptoms that returned

• How progesterone is the first hormone to decline after 35

• Common signs of low progesterone: mood swings, anxiety, poor sleep, heavy periods

• The pros and cons of oral, vaginal/rectal, and topical progesterone

• Why dosing matters (too low can trigger "estrogen kickback")

• Why it's vital to find a hormone-savvy provider who listens and prescribes appropriately

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CQ9YF9Go43k

Links Mentioned:

Ona's Natural Progesterone Cream

Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind-Body Connection by Phyllis Bronson

Episode 32: Progesterone: The Miracle Hormone w/ Carol Petersen (Registered Pharmacist)

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

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

GET SUPPORT:

Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)

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BodyHealth Reds & Greens Powders

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Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA

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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!

LINK MENTIONED: Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend

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

Perimenopause Daily Checklist

HRT 3-Day Crash Course

GET SUPPORT:

Perimenopause Clarity Session

The Perimenopause Method Program

Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

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Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)

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BodyHealth Reds & Greens Powders

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Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA

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Is your man more tired than usual, moodier, or pulling away from intimacy? You're not imagining it. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Gonzalez: a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist to talk about the low testosterone epidemic and why men's midlife health is often overlooked.

We'll cover how hormone changes impact men physically, emotionally, and in the bedroom, plus what women over 40 can do to better understand and support their partners. Whether your relationship feels disconnected or you simply want to know what's going on behind the scenes, this conversation is equal parts informative, candid, and fun.

You'll learn:

• The signs and symptoms of low testosterone every woman should know
• Why men's health in midlife is so often ignored or dismissed
• How low testosterone affects mood, energy, and relationships
• The truth about what's really causing low libido in men
• Testing and treatment options, including TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)
• Evidence-based supplements that may help if your man isn't ready for testosterone therapy

Joshua R Gonzalez MD

Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist and sexual medicine specialist who focuses on managing sexual dysfunctions in men and women at his self-named practice, Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD, in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. At his state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Gonzalez understands the toll hormone deficiencies, menopause, arousal disorders, and erectile dysfunction (ED) can take on one's quality of life. He offers complete general urology and sexual health care at his office to patients, many of who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Connect with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez:

Website

Free Ebook: Elitist Next Level Testosterone Therapy

Instagram

TikTok

PopStar Supplements

Sources:

Free Testosterone Calculator

Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Correlation Between Zinc and Testosterone

Ashwagandha on Well-Being And Performance

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) Improves Serum Total Testosterone

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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

In this episode, Claudia gets vulnerable, sharing her own struggle with depression, the steps she took to overcome it, and how you can navigate depression in perimenopause.

In this episode we covered:

• How hormone changes in perimenopause affect mental health
• How nutrient imbalances and gut health play a role in depression
• The life transitions perimenopause women experience
• Frustrations with your body and health in perimenopause
• The impact of unaddressed trauma
• Is it time to slow down or consider a career change?
• Steps to overcome depression including supplement suggestions

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Links Mentioned:

Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend

Episode 10: Why You Can't Sleep in Peri

Episode 24: Rethinking Sleep in Perimenopause W/ Morgan Adams (Sleep Coach)

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Cure Hydration (use code: healthcoachclaudia to save 20%)

Seeking Health

Sources:

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5020390/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4393508/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485215

Perimenopause Method (4-Month Program)

A compassion-led program for high-achieving women 40+ who are ready to reclaim their energy, mood & metabolism — with real answers that finally make sense.

✔️ Advanced testing to get real answers — no more guesswork ✔️ Personalized plans based on what your body needs ✔️ HRT guidance + how to advocate with a provider ✔️ A safe space to ask questions without overwhelm

This is for the woman who's done the Googling, listened to the podcasts, tried the supplements…and still doesn't feel like herself.

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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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Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)

Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)

BodyHealth Reds & Greens Powders

Symphony Natural Health Melatonin

Eusari Menoplay Non-Hormonal Solution

Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia sits down with Grey Area Drinking Coach and bestselling author, Sarah Rusbatch, to unpack the hidden impact of alcohol on women's health, especially during perimenopause. From anxiety and sleep issues to weight gain and hormonal disruption, alcohol can quietly wreak havoc – yet it's often the last thing we question. Sarah shares her personal journey, the truth about Grey Area Drinking, and how thousands of women are rethinking their relationship with alcohol in midlife.

If you've ever found yourself relying on that glass of wine to unwind or wondering if it's doing more harm than good, this episode is for you.

What we cover:

• What Grey Area Drinking really is (and how to know if you fall into it)
• Why Alcohol Use Disorder has skyrocketed in women over the past 30 years
• The connection between alcohol and perimenopause symptoms like anxiety, depression, and poor sleep
• Why so many women shift their drinking habits in midlife and how to know when it's time
• The biggest benefits women report after ditching alcohol
• How to start drinking less (without shame, pressure, or perfection)

Connect with Sarah:

Website

Instagram

Facebook

The Women's Wellbeing Collective

30-Day Alcohol-Free Program

Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free

Sources:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Gray Area Drinking

Alcohol Use & Increased Symptom Burden in Midlife

Women Unaware of Alcohol & Breast Cancer Risk

Alcohol & Cancer Risk

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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

QUESTIONS?

Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia opens up about a side of midlife that rarely gets discussed: what it's really like to care for aging parents, while navigating your own hormone shifts, emotions, and identity.

She shares a personal story about supporting her mom after hip surgery, how losing her dad shaped her perspective on forgiveness, and why so many women in their 70s are now facing serious health issues, due to the fallout of the WHI study and lack of hormone therapy access.

Claudia also talks about the hard (but necessary) conversation she had with her mom about end-of-life planning…and why getting clear now can prevent stress and heartache later.

A raw, reflective episode that will hit home for any woman feeling the weight of midlife caregiving and a powerful reminder to take care of your health now.

In this episode, Claudia discusses:

• The emotional and physical demands of midlife caregiving
• Why she chose to forgive her father before he passed and what that taught her
• The ripple effects of the WHI study on women's health and quality of life
• Stats on bone loss, dementia, sleep issues & metabolic decline in women over 40
• The evolving relationship with her mom: from frustration to compassion
• How planning ahead for death can make space for grieving, instead of chaos

Sources:

Alzheimer's Facts

Osteoporosis Stats

Prevalence of Obesity

Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause

Sleep During Menopause

Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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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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Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia is joined by Dr. Ana Duarte, a medical doctor, expert in anti-aging and longevity medicine, and CSO of Eusari Nutrition. After 15+ years in pharmaceutical research, Ana hit her own perimenopause wall: burnt out, disconnected, and completely unprepared for the changes in her early 40s.

That experience led her to pursue advanced training in women's health and longevity – and to discover just how overlooked midlife women are. No roadmap. No conversation. Just silence, shame, and guesswork. So she founded Eusari, a science-backed wellness brand built by and for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Ana blends cutting-edge medical science with deep empathy, helping women feel like themselves again. She's also a speaker, writer, and passionate advocate for real, effective solutions to support women's health and vitality in midlife and beyond.

Whether you can't take HRT or simply prefer not to, this episode is packed with evidence-based guidance to help you take back control of your health.

You'll learn:

• Why some women can't or choose not to use hormone replacement therapy
• What non-hormonal alternatives women are turning to (and what actually works)
• The surprising science behind equol, a powerful ingredient for estrogen support
• What to look for in a trusted supplement brand
• How Dr. Ana's product, MenoPlay, supports mood, sleep, and energy without hormones
• How to cut through the noise and make informed choices in the age of overwhelm

Connect with Ana Duarte, MD:

Instagram: @dr.anacd

TikTok: @dr.anacd

Facebook: facebook.com/eusariwellness

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anacatalinaduarte

Website: www.eusari.com

Free Resources: Midlife Guides

Links Mentioned:

Ep. 45 Supplements for Perimenopause: What to Know

Menoplay

Sources:

Acupuncture In Menopause

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for MenopausePhytoestrogens for Hot Flashes

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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

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Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course

QUESTIONS?

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Confused about when to start hormone replacement therapy? You're not alone. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're cutting through the mixed messages and breaking down when to consider starting HRT, what symptoms to look out for, and how to know if it's the right move for you.

If you're in your 40s and feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin…this one's for you.

We cover:

• Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is so confusing and what's changed since the 2002 WHI study
• The difference between perimenopause and menopause & why that matters for HRT timing
• Common early symptoms that may signal hormone shifts (and which hormone to start with first)
• When estrogen might be added - it's earlier than you think
• The risks of waiting too long to start HRT
• Why and when I started HRT myself

Sources:

Hormone Therapy & Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Timing

Hormone Therapy & Cognition

Prevention of Osteoporosis

NAMS Hormone Therapy Position

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