66. Feeling Burnt Out in Your 40s? Here’s What Your Body Actually Needs
Perimenopause Simplified
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,...
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65. The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System
Perimenopause Simplified
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...
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64. Why Good Sex is Good Medicine in Perimenopause
Perimenopause Simplified
In this raw and empowering episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked, yet powerful ways to support your health in midlife: sex. From the hormonal magic of oxytocin to the emotional benefits of intimacy, I’ll share how good sex can actually help ease perimenopause symptoms—while also addressing the very real challenges modern couples face when it comes to connection. I’ll also open up about a dry spell in my own relationship, and how we found our way back to each other. Whether your libido is MIA or you’re craving deeper connection, this episode...
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63. Vaginal Changes in Perimenopause Real Talk on Dryness, Odor & More
Perimenopause Simplified
In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia dives deep into vaginal health during midlife, an often overlooked but essential part of overall well-being. Learn how hormonal shifts impact vaginal tissue, pH, and infection risk, and get practical, evidence-based solutions to support comfort, confidence, and intimacy. Whether you're experiencing dryness, odor, or recurring UTIs, this episode breaks down both hormonal and non-hormonal tools that can help you feel like yourself again. In this episode, you'll learn: How declining estrogen affects vaginal tissue, moisture, and pH...
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62. Perimenopause + Your Pelvic Floor: Fix Leaks, Pressure & Pain w/ Christina Walsh, PT
Perimenopause Simplified
On this week’s episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia is joined by Christina Walsh, a New Orleans mama of two, physical therapist, published researcher, and cofounder of Tighten Your Tinkler–a pelvic floor rehab method designed specifically for women. Christina knows firsthand what it’s like to live with pelvic floor dysfunction–and how to heal naturally, without kegels or invasive devices. Together, we dig into what every woman 35+ needs to know about pelvic floor health in perimenopause. In this episode, I cover: What exactly is the pelvic floor and why it matters in...
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61. From Defeated to Empowered: Take Radical Ownership in Perimenopause
Perimenopause Simplified
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 radical ownership. I’m breaking down the patterns that keep women overwhelmed, inflamed, and waiting for “someday”, and offering a powerful invitation to take back your time, energy, and mindset–starting now. In this episode, I cover: Why overwhelm is often a choice–and how to change it The hidden cost of people-pleasing and lack of boundaries How social media might be draining your energy and self-worth...
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60. Perimenopause Truth Bomb: It Starts Earlier Than You Think
Perimenopause Simplified
Think perimenopause starts in your late 40s? Think again! Many women start experiencing subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) hormone shifts in their mid-30s. But doctors often dismiss these early symptoms. In this episode, Claudia breaks down why perimenopause begins earlier than you expect–and what you can do to start feeling better now. We’re covering: Why perimenopause isn’t just about your period changing–it’s a whole-body shift The first signs of perimenopause (that most women overlook) Why conventional medicine ignores these early symptoms What’s actually happening in...
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59. Truth: Your OBGYN Probably Can’t Help You in Perimenopause
Perimenopause Simplified
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 knowledgeable about hormones as we expect. Too often, doctors miss the full picture, leaving women dismissed and without real solutions. We’re covering: Why your OB/GYN is great for pregnancy–but often clueless about perimenopause Why perimenopause isn’t just about estrogen and progesterone The common treatments doctors prescribe that don’t actually fix the root cause What you really need to do to start feeling...
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58. Progesterone: What Every Woman Over 35 Needs to Know
Perimenopause Simplified
Progesterone is one of the most essential hormones for women’s health. But after 35, you start to lose this amazing hormone. In this episode, Claudia dives into what you need to know about progesterone, why she believes most women over 35 should replace it, common questions she gets about progesterone, and more. We covered: Symptoms of low progesterone Anovulatory cycles in perimenopause Why estrogen is not the enemy How stress can hinder progesterone Benefits Claudia experienced with progesterone HRT Misconceptions about progesterone Forms of progesterone To cycle or not to...
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57. Releasing Trauma in Midlife: How Your Subconscious Shapes Your Health w/ Jennifer Ragazzo
Perimenopause Simplified
Jennifer Ragazzo is a Soul-Aligned Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience guiding women through profound transformation. With a background in psychology, teaching and coaching, she blends deep emotional and spiritual work with functional health, helping her clients reconnect with their bodies, release unprocessed wounds, and reclaim their vitality. Jennifer’s expertise spans Integrative Nutrition, Applied Functional Medicine, and Naturopathy, but her work goes far beyond lab results and symptom management. She specializes in soul-based healing, addressing the subconscious patterns,...
info_outlineIn this episode, we covered:
- Why libido is low in perimenopause
- Why libido is high in perimenopause
- Hormones linked to libido
- Causes of low libido beyond hormones
- How stress and medications affect libido
- Why self care and pleasure is vital
- Communicating with your partner
- Steps to repair libido in perimenopause
- Supplements to consider for low libido
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Sources:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4720522/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4199300/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9165647/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3108697/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8836660/
https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/foc.7.4.foc481
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