Perimenopause Simplified

By Claudia Petrilli

Perimenopause Simplified is the cut-to-the-chase podcast for women 40+ who are ready to feel powerful, sexy, and fully alive — even in the midst of hormone chaos.

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How many episodes does Perimenopause Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

Perimenopause Simplified episodes:

May 22, 202417. Can You Lose Weight in Perimenopause?
In this episode, we covered:

Hormone changes that affect your weight

Why stress is a huge culprit of weight gain

Is it “estrogen dominance” or progesterone deficiency?

‘Hunger’ and ‘satiety’ hormones that get overlooked

How our client Aleah lost 17 pounds!

The one macronutrient you need to track

Why your gut plays a massive role in your weight

Why you need to LHS (lift heavy sh*t)

What I do to avoid “bulking up”

How I track my steps

Sources:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ob-gyn/ur-medicine-menopause-and-womens-health/menopause-blog/may-2015/what-does-estrogen-have-to-do-with-belly-fat.aspx

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16353426/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25926512/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-023-00888-0

https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/38/2/alcohol-and-gut-derived-inflammation

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/strength-training-time-benefits/

Oura Ring

Walking Pad
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FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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May 15, 202416. What to Expect When Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy
In this episode, we covered:

How to find an HRT provider

Different deliveries of hormone replacement therapy

Why hormone injections and pellets are not recommended

Side effects of hormone replacement therapy

Progesterone hormone replacement therapy

Estrogen hormone replacement therapy

Testosterone & DHEA hormone replacement therapy

Sources:

Women’s International Pharmacy

Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)-trained providers

The Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine (Worldlink Medical)

Institute for Functional Medicine

Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP

Dr. Phyllis Bronson

DONT MISS THE UPCOMING MASTERCLASS: You’re Not Crazy…it’s Perimenopause! How to Navigate Hormone Changes After 35

REGISTER HERE - claudiapetrilli.com/masterclass

To connect with Claudia Petrilli:
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FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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24min
May 08, 202415. Hormone Replacement Therapy: What To Know!
In this episode, we covered:

Ramifications of low hormones

Health benefits of replacing hormones

Different terms for hormone replacement therapy

Difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones

Fears about hormone replacement therapy

Women’s Health Initiative Study

Contraindications for HRT

Over-the-counter hormones vs. prescription

FDA-approved vs. compounded

In last week’s episode, I shared my journey with hormone replacement therapy and why I use it. If you haven’t listened to that, I highly recommend you go back and do so.

Today, I want to dive a bit deeper into hormone replacement therapy, because there’s a lot of controversy around it.

DONT MISS THE UPCOMING MASTERCLASS: You’re Not Crazy…it’s Perimenopause! How to Navigate Hormone Changes After 35

REGISTER HERE - claudiapetrilli.com/masterclass

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780820/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683316/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7475284/

https://www.womensinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Female-Hormone-Chart.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5415400/

Dr Corinne Menn

Dr. Daved Rosensweet

Estrogen Matters Book

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22min
May 01, 202414. Why I Started Hormone Replacement Therapy
In this episode, we covered:

A common misconception about HRT

My hormone health over the years

The symptoms I experienced in my mid-late 30s

Why I’m an advocate for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Why I addressed thyroid hormones first

My journey with hormone replacement therapy

Benefits I experienced and side effects

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31540401/

https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-the-basics-factsheet/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7475284/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20533691211039151

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7447675/
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April 24, 202413. Stress & Perimenopause: What’s the Connection?
In this episode, we covered:

How stress affects perimenopause

Symptoms associated with stress

What happens when ovaries slow down

How stress affects bodily functions

Obvious and not-so-obvious stressors

Steps to put into place to mitigate stress

Mentioned in this episode:
Meditation app: Insight Timer

Hydration packets: Cure (use code: healthcoachclaudia)

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4666866/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7840006/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1323743/full

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LIMITED-TIME PROGRAM: Perimenopause Made Easy

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22min
April 17, 202412. Anxiety: A Common Symptom of Perimenopause
In this episode, we covered:

Anxiety in perimenopause

Hormone changes that cause anxiety

Why progesterone is your best friend

What to know about copper

Vital food & lifestyle changes to make

Some supplements to consider

Mentioned in this episode:
Matcha I love: https://amzn.to/4aQjAXv

Perimenopause Made Easy - https://claudiapetrilli.com/perimadeeasy

Sources:
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/mood-changes-during-perimenopause-are-real-heres-what-to-know

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/womens-health-topics/women-and-anxiety

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086901/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10517880/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8080935/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577631/

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/digestive-diseases

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4872422/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278262602005304

Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.
After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond! When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life. To connect with Claudia Petrilli:
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Website

FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

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17min
April 10, 202411. Moody, Irritable B*tch Every Month?
In this episode, we covered:

Mood swings in perimenopause

Hormone fluctuations that cause moodiness

The estrogen-serotonin connection

Why your food & lifestyle shouldn’t be overlooked

PMDD in perimenopause

Steps to take to improve mood struggles

Mentioned in this episode:
Perimenopause Made Easy - https://claudiapetrilli.com/perimadeeasy

Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1327664/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4335177/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11955793/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6266949/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317401/

https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2023/05/pmdd/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15013271/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26168104/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12519554/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gut-feelings-how-food-affects-your-mood-2018120715548

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2668205

Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.
After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond! When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life. To connect with Claudia Petrilli:
Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Website

FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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19min
April 03, 202410. Why You Can't Sleep in Peri
In this episode, we covered:

Common sleep disruptions in peri

Hormones that affect your sleep

Other factors that affect quality of sleep

My must-haves for a good night of sleep

When to consider hormone replacement therapy

Find the melatonin I recommend HERE.

Find my favorite sleep mask HERE.

Find the magnesium cream I mentioned HERE.

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db286.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223808/ https://sleepdoctor.com/features/why-90-percent-of-women-with-sleep-apnea-go-undiagnosed/ www.sleepbetter.nyc https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5028797/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945721004354 https://thesleepconsultant.com/2022/05/30/gut-parasites-how-they-negatively-impact-your-sleep/

To connect with Claudia Petrilli:

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FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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20min
March 27, 20249. Why You’re So Freaking Tired in Perimenopause
In this episode, we covered:

Stress and fatigue during the perimenopausal transition

Hormone deficiencies associated with fatigue

Some obvious and not-so-obvious causes of fatigue

How chronic stress causes fatigue

Steps to take to improve your fatigue

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5866170/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4104011/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10520960/

Find the hydration packets I recommend HERE (use code: healthcoachclaudia).

Find the melatonin I recommend HERE.

To connect with Claudia Petrilli:

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FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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25min
March 20, 20248. Are Your Thyroid Labs Actually "Normal"?
In this episode, we covered:

Importance of your thyroid health

How perimenopause impacts your thyroid

Common symptoms you may experience

What affects the health of your thyroid

Why conventional doctors incorrectly assess thyroid function

The thyroid testing I recommend

Thyroid hormone replacement

Sources:

https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7362983/

https://niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hashimotos-disease

To connect with Claudia Petrilli:

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FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s

WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: [email protected]

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16min

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