Perimenopause Simplified

127. Perimenopause Rage: Why It Happens & What to Do About It

Have you been feeling unusually irritable, moody, or downright angry in the days leading up to your period? Perimenopause rage can feel overwhelming, especially when you

126. Mood Swings & Anxiety: Could Estrogen Be The Missing Piece?

Estrogen often gets a bad rap, but it's one of the most powerful and protective hormones in a woman's body, especially in midlife. In this episode of Perimenopause Simp

125. Your OBGYN Probably Can't Help You in Perimenopause

In this week's episode, Claudia addresses one of the BIGGEST frustrations women face–going to their OB/GYN for perimenopause help, only to realize they're not as knowledg

124. Gaining Weight on HRT? Here's How to Fix It

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 provider

123. Why HRT Isn't Enough to Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms

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 wh

122. What to Expect When You Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

Starting hormone replacement therapy can feel both exciting and overwhelming. What should you expect? How do you find the right provider? Which delivery method is best? A

121. Not Sure What Age to Start HRT? This Will Help You Decide

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 brea

120. Blood Sugar After 40: Please Stop Fearing Carbs

Blood sugar and carbohydrates can feel incredibly confusing—especially in midlife, when changes in estrogen, muscle mass, sleep, stress, and body composition can affect m

119. Walking: The Free Health Habit That Actually Matters After 40

Walking is one of the simplest—and most underrated—ways to support your health after 40. In this episode, we're talking about how daily walking can benefit cardiovascular

118. What I Track as a Women's Health Coach Over 40: What Actually Matters

Are you tracking the right things for your health or just the things that create more stress? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I track as a women's health coac

117. Why Following the Wrong Advice Keeps Women Stuck in Perimenopause

Between supplements, protocols, and influencers all claiming to have "the answer," it's easy to end up more overwhelmed than when you started — chasing what worked for so

116. Protein After 40: How Much Do You Really Need & Are You Forgetting Carbs

Protein has become one of the biggest nutrition buzzwords, but are women over 40 focusing so much on protein that they're forgetting about carbs and fiber? In this epis

115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

Frustrated because you're eating healthy, exercising, and still gaining weight after 40? Many women in perimenopause feel like their body suddenly stopped responding to t

114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40

Working out but not seeing results after 40? Feeling frustrated that your body seems to be changing despite eating "healthy" and exercising? In this episode, I'm breaki

113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

Feeling more stiff, achy, inflamed, or sore over 40s - even though you're working out and trying to be healthy? In this episode, we're breaking down why so many women i

112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

Feeling like your body has changed after 40…even though you're eating healthy and trying hard? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest midlife health mistakes I se

111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)

If you feel like your belly fat appeared overnight in your 40s, even though you're eating well and staying active, this episode will break down what's driving these chang

110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong)

If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversa

109. Has Perimenopause Become Too Loud? Cutting Through the Noise

The conversation around perimenopause has exploded - but has it gone too far? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise, confusion, and conflicting advice domina

108. The Patterns That Quietly Sabotage Your Health In Perimenopause

Feeling stuck, exhausted, or like your body is working against you in midlife? This episode is your tough-love wake-up call, because thriving in perimenopause starts with