70. Why You’re Anxious in Perimenopause & What to Do About It
Release Date: 07/09/2025
96. Should You Get HRT or Peptides from an Online Telehealth Company?
Perimenopause Simplified
More women are turning to online telehealth companies for hormones, peptides, and thyroid support - and for good reason. These platforms have made care more accessible and more empowering than ever. But access doesn’t always equal personalization. In this episode, we explore when telehealth hormone clinics can be a great fit, where their limitations lie, and how to know whether you need simple support or a more strategic approach in perimenopause. You’ll learn: Why telehealth HRT and peptide clinics are rapidly growing What these companies do well (and who they’re ideal for)...
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95. Low Ferritin After 40: Do You Really Need Iron? What Your Labs Aren’t Telling You
Perimenopause Simplified
You were told your iron is low - but is that really true? In this episode, Claudia breaks down why low ferritin does not automatically mean iron deficiency, why so many women are incorrectly told to take iron supplements, and how incomplete lab testing leads to more confusion and symptoms. You’ll learn: Why ferritin alone does not tell the full iron story Key iron labs most providers miss (serum iron, transferrin, iron saturation, TIBC/UIBC) Additional labs that are essential to assess iron status Why iron supplements can make symptoms worse Common causes of low iron and low ferritin...
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94. Magnesium After 40: Why It’s Not Working the Way You Expect
Perimenopause Simplified
You’ve likely heard about magnesium being a miracle mineral and you’re probably taking a supplement to help with some of your perimenopause symptoms, but supplementing randomly often leads to frustration. In this episode, I unpack why so many women over 40 struggle to raise magnesium levels, why electrolytes matter more than you think, and how minerals like sodium and potassium determine whether your body can actually use the magnesium you take. If you’re tired of guessing with supplements and want a smarter plan, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs —...
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93. Why You’re Exhausted (Even on HRT): Minerals, Stress & Over-Functioning
Perimenopause Simplified
Feeling exhausted, wired, and stuck in a loop of burnout? You do everything right: sleep, clean eating, supplements…but still feel like your energy is on fumes. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why hormone tests alone often miss the root cause. We’ll dive deep into how mineral depletion (you read that right) is the missing piece of the puzzle for many over-functioning, type-A women. You’ll learn: • The true signs of burnout vs. what’s “normal aging” • What your body is trying to tell you by saying “you can’t rest” • How I use HTMA (hair mineral...
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92. Women Over 40 Are Drowning — But Here’s What No One Wants to Talk About
Perimenopause Simplified
Women over 40 aren’t just “busy” – they’re overloaded. In this episode, we talk honestly about why so many midlife women feel like they’re drowning: the pressure to over-function, checked-out partners, overbooked kids, rising costs of living, comparison culture, and hormones pushed past their limits. You’ll hear what most people are afraid to say out loud and practical shifts that help you slow down, ask for support, set boundaries, and build a life that actually feels sustainable. What You’ll Learn: Why so many women slip into “masculine overdrive” and what it costs...
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91. You’re Not Behind After 40: Letting Go of Pressure, Comparison, and Expectations
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...
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90. Anger, Irritability & Rage in Perimenopause (and What to Do About It)
Perimenopause Simplified
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...
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89. Menopause in Your 40s: How My Teammate Tonya Romano Navigated the Transition Holistically
Perimenopause Simplified
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...
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88. Stop Overcomplicating Health After 40: Here’s What Women in Perimenopause Need First
Perimenopause Simplified
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...
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87. Redefining Yourself Over 40: One Bold Move at a Time (Even When It Feels Scary)
Perimenopause Simplified
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...
info_outlineAbout 15% to 50% of perimenopausal women may experience anxiety, often accompanied by depression, insomnia, and forgetfulness.
In fact, anxiety is one of the main symptoms women reach out to me about.
But unfortunately, a lot of healthcare providers aren't addressing the underlying imbalances associated with anxiety, besides thoughts, mindset, and/or trauma. And of course these things should be addressed, but there's more to the story...
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:
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Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course - Learn the ins and outs of hormone replacement therapy, get empowered with easy-to-understand information & gain confidence to advocate for yourself and get the support you need!
Sources:
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
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