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by Claudia Petrilli
Perimenopause Simplified is the no-BS podcast for women 40+ who are doing everything right — and still feel off. Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Functional Health & Nutrition Coach and creator of The Perimenopause Method, this show breaks down what's really happening with your hormones, metabolism, and body during perimenopause — without the noise or oversimplified advice. Claudia covers real perimenopause symptoms, tools like hormone therapy (HRT) and GLP-1s, building muscle and body composition in midlife, sleep and recovery, and the nutrition and lifestyle shifts that actually work for this phase of life — not the ones that worked in your 20s. This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what works for perimenopause and midlife health.
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- 2 weeks ago14 min
117. The Real Reasons HRT Can Cause Weight Gain (And What Helps)
While providers often dismiss it, weight gain on HRT is a real experience for many. In this episode, Claudia explains why it happens, which hormones play a role, and what you can do to support your metabolism in midlife. What you'll learn in this episode: How progesterone can sometimes trigger water retention (even though it's a diuretic) Why estrogen balance matters for fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, and fluid shifts The risks of too much testosterone and how it impacts weight and symptoms The natural metabolic changes over 40 that make weight management harder Key nutrition strategies: prioritizing lean protein, fiber, and smart carbs while watching hidden calories from fats The importance of gut health, daily detox, and pooping regularly for hormone balance Links Mentioned: Ep. 67: Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It Ep. 78: Undereating After 40: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism Progesterone Therapy & Thyroid Function Walking 7000 Steps a Day Oura Ring Optim Ring Pedometer to Track Steps Optimizing Adult Protein Intake
- 4 weeks ago11 min
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 episode, I'm breaking down how much protein women really need in midlife, why protein matters for muscle, metabolism, blood sugar and healthy aging, and why carbohydrates aren't the enemy. You'll learn: • Why protein needs often increase after 40 • How much protein we typically recommend for women in midlife • Why carbs are important for energy, recovery, and muscle growth • The role of fiber in digestion, blood sugar balance and estrogen metabolism • What to expect when increasing protein and carbohydrates 🔥Want a simple, sustainable approach for better energy, sleep & strength after 40? My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, is open for enrollment! JOIN NOW to get founding member pricing + special bonuses until July 3rd. FREE RESOURCE: Perimenopause Daily Checklist CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- Jun 24, 202614 min
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 the things that used to work. In this episode, Claudia breaks down some of the common reasons women gain weight in midlife - even when they're trying hard to "eat clean." If you've been wondering why you feel more inflamed, puffy, hungry, tired, or stuck in your body after 40, this episode will help you understand what may actually be going on. We cover: • Why eating healthy doesn't always lead to weight loss after 40 • Hidden nutrition mistakes (healthy salads, smoothies, nuts & snacks) • Why under-eating protein and carbs can backfire in midlife • The connection between hormones, muscle & weight gain • Why skipping meals and exercising more may be making things worse 🔥Want a realistic plan for better energy, mood & strength after 40? My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild is open for enrollment! JOIN NOW to get founding member pricing + special bonuses until July 3rd. FREE RESOURCE: Perimenopause Daily Checklist CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- Jun 17, 202611 min
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 breaking down the biggest reasons your workouts may not be working in midlife: from too much cardio and not enough muscle…to under-fueling, fear of carbs, shifting hormones, poor recovery, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode: Why too much cardio may be working against you The importance of building muscle after 40 Under-eating, fear of carbs & metabolism shifts Hormone changes, sleep & recovery What actually matters for results in midlife 🔥Want a smarter approach to body composition after 40? My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, opens soon! JOIN WAITLIST to get founding member pricing + special bonuses. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong) FREE RESOURCE: Perimenopause Daily Checklist CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- Jun 10, 202611 min
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 in perimenopause and midlife suddenly feel "off" in their body. We'll cover the reasons behind joint pain, stiffness, slower recovery, and inflammation: from hormone shifts and muscle loss to sedentary lifestyles, under-fueling, stress, poor sleep, and thyroid health. In this episode: Why joint pain & stiffness increase in perimenopause The role of muscle loss, metabolism & hormones after 40 Why walking & daily movement matter more than one workout How protein, carbs, sleep & recovery affect how you feel Simple ways to support your body without extremes 🔥My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, opens soon! Join the waitlist now for founding member pricing + early access: JOIN WAITLIST FREE RESOURCES: Perimenopause Daily Checklist CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- Jun 3, 202612 min
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 see smart, health-conscious women making that may be impacting metabolism, energy, hormones, muscle, recovery, and body composition. If you've been frustrated by stubborn weight gain, lower energy, poor recovery, or feel like what worked in your 30s suddenly stopped working, this is for you. In this episode, we cover: Why eating too little can backfire on metabolism, muscle, and hormones after 40 The truth about cardio vs. strength training in perimenopause How stress, poor sleep, and over-functioning affect recovery and body composition Why midlife requires a different strategy for nutrition, hormones, and feeling good again LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧Ep. 111 Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones) 🔥My new 6-week live program, Midlife Body Rebuild, opens in July! Join the waitlist now for founding member pricing + early access: JOIN WAITLIST CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- May 27, 202613 min
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 changes in perimenopause. From hormone fluctuations to metabolic health, stress, and mineral imbalances, you'll learn why it's not just about hormones, what your body needs right now, and how to stop spinning your wheels with strategies that don't work. We covered: Why belly fat increases in your 40s (and why it's not just hormones) The role of estrogen, progesterone, and shifting testosterone levels How blood sugar and metabolism impact fat storage The connection between stress, cortisol, and abdominal fat Why "morning flat, afternoon bloated" is not body fat What actually works to support your body in perimenopause FREE TRAINING: Why You Feel Off In Your 40s (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method12 weeks + a plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 complimentary month in our maintenance membership LINKS MENTIONED: Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (save 15% with code: claudia123) CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
- May 20, 202610 min
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 conversation, I'm breaking down why low motivation in your 40s isn't a discipline problem - but a physiology problem. We're diving into how declining estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, and cortisol imbalances can create a cascade effect that impacts your energy, sleep, cravings, anxiety, workouts, and overall resilience. I also explain why lifestyle changes still matter deeply - but for some women, hormones and nervous system support need to be addressed first. In this episode, we cover: Why low estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact motivation, energy, and stress tolerance The connection between cortisol dysregulation, anxiety, poor sleep, cravings, and burnout in perimenopause Why "just be more disciplined" is often the wrong advice for women in midlife The cascade effect of hormonal depletion on metabolism, workouts, recovery, and consistency Why supporting hormones, blood sugar, and the nervous system can make healthy habits feel doable again FREE TRAINING: Why You Feel Off In Your 40s (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: WebsiteYouTube InstagramInquiries SHOP: Products We Love LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!
About Perimenopause Simplified
Perimenopause Simplified is the no-BS podcast for women 40+ who are doing everything right — and still feel off. Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Functional Health & Nutrition Coach and creator of The Perimenopause Method, this show breaks down what's really happening with your hormones, metabolism, and body during perimenopause — without the noise or oversimplified advice. Claudia covers real perimenopause symptoms, tools like hormone therapy (HRT) and GLP-1s, building muscle and body composition in midlife, sleep and recovery, and the nutrition and lifestyle shifts that actually work for this phase of life — not the ones that worked in your 20s. This isn't about doing more. It's about doing what works for perimenopause and midlife health.
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