LLN Episode #285: Ciara Foy – The 100+ Surprising Symptoms Of Perimenopause No One Talks About

About Ciara Foy:

Ciara Foy is a 47-year-old Nutritionist, Author, and Women’s Health & Hormone Specialist. But she’s not your average nutritionist.

As a former corporate world insider turned entrepreneur, she intimately understands the health challenges faced by high achievers and hustlers. She’s been there – battling mid-afternoon crashes from quick lunch fixes and foggy mornings after that “relaxing” glass of wine.

Her mission is to help ambitious individuals like you transform their health and lives by revealing the direct connection between self-care and peak performance – not just at work, but in every aspect of life.

If you’re prepared to discover how GOOD it feels to revolutionize your approach to health, hustle, and mindset, Ciara is your girl. Let’s redefine what it means to be a high achiever

 

What We Discuss In This Episode:

 

Perimenopause Symptoms and Challenges

Over 100 potential symptoms, many lesser-known:

• Frozen shoulder due to low estrogen and increased inflammation
• Pain syndromes affecting 75% of women (recent 2023 study)
• Vaginal dryness, increased UTI risk, and pain during
• Anxiety and mood changes due to progesterone decline
• Dry eyes, skin, and hair
• Changes in microbiome affecting body composition and immune function
• Sleep disturbances

 

Hormonal Shifts and Their Impact

•  Progesterone typically declines first, leading to anxiety and stress sensitivity
• Estrogen fluctuates, eventually declining, causing various symptoms
• Cortisol (stress hormone) often increases, affecting overall hormonal balance
• Thyroid function can be impacted, potentially leading to autoimmune issues like Hashimoto's

 

Strategies for Managing Perimenopause

•   Focus on controllable factors: sleep, nutrition, stress management
•   Maintain steady blood sugar to reduce inflammation and mood swings
•   Prioritize self-care and set boundaries
•   Develop a growth mindset and believe in the possibility of improvement
•   Seek education to advocate for oneself with healthcare providers

 

The Importance of Mindset and Self-Advocacy

• Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth
• Recognize that the body is always trying to help, not work against you
• Get curious about symptoms and what the body is communicating
• Educate oneself to have informed conversations with healthcare provide

 

Resources from Ciara Foy:

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• Learn how stress reduction = weight loss and increased fertility
• Finally, start to crave foods that make you feel fabulous
• Discover how to fuel your body to stay at peak performance
• Conquer PMS and heal burnout!

https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/free-ebook-opt-in

Metabolic Mastery for Women Over 40: https://ciara-foy.mykajabi.com/metabolic-mastery

 

Connect With Ciara Foy:

Website: https://www.ciarafoy.com

 

Connect with Lynne:

If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins,  overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose.

Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc

The Energized Healthy Women’s Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth

 

Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth:

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This is your time to transform into a magnificent midlifer—someone who greets each day with joy, anticipation, and a renewed sense of purpose. Let’s work together to create personalized strategies that help you thrive, so you can navigate midlife with confidence, grace, and ease.

💬 Ready to chat about how you can start this incredible journey?

Schedule your FREE Clarity Call with me today, and let’s discuss how you can achieve success in your health and well-being!

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5 Essential Steps to Flourishing in Midlife

Ladies, are you ready to thrive through perimenopause and menopause?

• Do you want to stay fit and energized during these transformative years?
• Are you looking to regain your energy, feel more “like yourself,” and embrace each day with enthusiasm and vitality?

I’ve put together my best practical and simple solutions in this exclusive resource, designed just for you—and it’s completely FREE!

Unlock your path to feeling healthier, more in control, and ready to tackle your day with confidence.

Get your free copy here: Flourish in Midlife https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/flourish-in-midlife/ 

 

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