Perimenopause Simplified

In this episode, we covered: Dena’s general approach to diet in perimenopauseWhy protein is crucial in perimenopauseThe role of soy in perimenopauseBenefits of soy in symptom managementIs soy a replacement for HRT?The best sources of soySoy-based supplements - yay or nay?   Dena Norton, MS, RD has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years, working in both conventional medical system and in the holistic and functional medicine spheres. She is the owner of Back To The Book Nutrition, a web site and virtual nutrition practice that has helped hundreds of people around the world overcome chronic digestive and hormonal symptoms.  After helping midlife women for years, Dena entered her 40's and was hit with low libido, midsection weight gain, and sleep disturbance herself. This wake up call drove her to research perimenopause more deeply than ever and, after applying what she learned, has reduced her symptoms and feels back in control of her health! Now Dena is passionate about helping fellow 40-something women navigate this topsy turvy stage of life through her Forties Fix program, which leverages proven strategies to curb symptoms, feel great in their bodies, and significantly reduce the risk of the chronic diseases that plague so many aging women.    To connect with Dena Norton, MS, RD:  Website: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtothebooknutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtothebooknutrition FREE RESOURCE - Natural Alternatives to HRT: https://back-to-the-book-nutrition.kit.com/natural-hrt   Sources: Soy Isoflavones Isoflavones Made Simple Soy Isoflavones in Perimenopause Protein in Midlife NOW Menopause Support    To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Need guidance on hormone replacement therapy? Check out Claudia’s course: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap to 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!   Need 1:1 support? Sign up for a Perimenopause Clarity Session with Claudia. This private session is designed for busy women who need fast, actionable advice. Whether you’re unsure about your HRT plan, diet or lifestyle, you’ll walk away with personalized recommendations to improve energy, sleep, mood, and more—without the overwhelm.    Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Lack of quality control in supplementsWhy “natural” isn’t necessarily harmlessNot everyone needs to take vitamin DHow to find quality supplementsWhy testing is better than guessingSupplements to consider in perimenopause   Want support? Grab Claudia’s Perimenopause Audit to get her eyeballs on your diet, lifestyle, supplements, and more with a personalized video that will provide clarity and a clear path to take.  Want a deep dive? Apply to work with her HERE and start in January! The Hormone Rescue is getting some updates, including a new name: The Perimenopause Method. Be on the lookout for special bonuses!   Links mentioned: Cure Hydration (code: healthcoachclaudia) Microbiome Labs Megasporebiotic (code: claudia123) Microbiome Labs Fish Oil (code: claudia123) Seeking Health Magnesium Sunfiber    Sources: Subclinical Magnesium Deficiency Synergistic Interplay of Vitamin D and K Statins and CoQ10 Treatment With a Spore-Based Probiotic Taurine: A Very Essential Amino Acid   To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, Claudia digs into weight loss, a common struggle women in perimenopause experience, and some specific barriers to weight loss you likely haven’t considered or fully addressed.   Want support? Grab Claudia’s Perimenopause Audit to get her eyeballs on your diet, lifestyle, supplements, and more with a personalized video that will provide clarity and a clear path to take.   Need guidance on hormone replacement therapy? Check out her brand new course: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap to 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!     Links mentioned: Oura Ring     Sources: Low Calorie Dieting Increases Cortisol Daily Steps for Weight Loss Thyroid Function and Weight Diet, Gut Health & Weight Connection  Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain Alcohol Consumption and Obesity Trauma and Weight Gain     To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Low hormone levels seen in women in their 20sWhy hormonal birth control is a trapThe many benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapyVaginal application of HRTWhy hormone testing is not reliableHow long it takes for women to optimize HRT regimenContinuous versus cyclical HRTHow hormones aid in weight loss How estrogen therapy makes GLP-1s more effective   Today I have a special guest, Dr. Sarah Daccarett renowned hormone specialist + anti-aging expert and founder of Inner Balance. Dr. Sarah is on a mission to educate women about the impact of hormone imbalance, especially those between the ages of 21 to 50, who may not know they are experiencing symptoms related to perimenopause.   By raising awareness, Dr. Sarah aims to help women optimize their health, so they can live longer, happier lives. She's not just challenging the status quo; she's shattering it with cutting-edge insights and groundbreaking hormone treatments.   Thank you for being here, Dr. Sarah. I love women like you who go against the grain. I have a lot of questions, so let’s dig in.   To connect with Dr. Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaccarettmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnerBalanceMD Inner Balance: https://innerbalance.com/  Oestra hormone cream: https://www.innerbalance.com/product-description To receive a $50 discount (one-time use) please use code: IBFriends50   Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.  After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond!   When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life.    To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   NEW COURSE: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, Claudia digs into the reasons she started hormone replacement therapy, specific symptoms she was experiencing, and the difference it has made for her health, relationship, work, and overall quality of life. In this episode, we covered: Recognizing Symptoms of Hormonal ImbalanceThe Limitations of Diet and Lifestyle AloneThe Role of Thyroid Hormones, Progesterone, and EstrogenMyths and Misconceptions Around HRTThe Importance of Personalized and Balanced Hormone Therapy   Check out her brand new course: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap to 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!   To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook YouTube Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

Today I have a special guest, my friend Janessa. Janessa M. Borges is a first generation Latina, therapist, business strategist, mindset coach, and speaker. She was born and raised in Miami, and obtained her degree from the clinically intensive program at NYU. She has over twenty years of experience working with individuals and families.  After over 14 years as a business owner and therapist she began coaching and is focused on helping Latinas open, market and scale their own successful multi six-figure businesses with clarity, strategy and confidence. She founded Latinas Empowering Latinas® Membership, a community of Latina entrepreneurs that support one another and break glass ceilings. Her podcast and YOUtube channel, Latinas Empowering Latinas® is dedicated to providing a platform for Latinas to share their voice and their stories to inspire other Latinas. In this episode, we covered: How culture affects work ethicExpectations of womenFinding balance with boundariesGenerational traumaPutting pressure on yourselfWhat’s really important in life   To connect with Janessa: Janessa’s Website Janessa’s Podcast Latinas Empowering Latinas Instagram YouTube LinkedIN Facebook   To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook Website   NEW COURSE: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!    Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.  After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond!   When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life.

In this episode, we covered: Why libido is low in perimenopauseWhy libido is high in perimenopauseHormones linked to libidoCauses of low libido beyond hormonesHow stress and medications affect libidoWhy self care and pleasure is vitalCommunicating with your partnerSteps to repair libido in perimenopauseSupplements to consider for low libido   Links Mentioned in this Episode: Julva Cream  Bezwecken Ovals Bonafide Ristela  Nitric Oxide Viia Hemp House of Wise Sliquid Lube Good Clean Love Vaginal Dryness Relief   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   To connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram Facebook Website   FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: The transition from surgeon to regenerative & integrated medicineWhy we need a holistic approach to perimenopause What is regenerative medicine?What does it mean to age with radiance?The benefits of hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause & menopause   Today I have a lovely guest, Dr. Prudence Hall with me. Dr. Prudence Hall started as a traditional gynecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine.  As the founder of The Hall Center in Santa Monica, CA, she saw a critical need to address the problems confronting women and men experiencing the stubborn and often debilitating symptoms associated with aging. Her practice is focused exclusively on regenerative medicine, looking into the root causes of conditions and diseases rather than simply treating symptoms. She strives to help clients achieve optimal health and actively prevent disease without the use of pharmaceutical drugs when appropriate. As a health consultant, she strives to help clients achieve optimal well-being and actively prevent inevitable decline using proven natural, regenerative methods. She is also the author of Radiant Again & Forever.   Links mentioned: Dr. Prudence’s Website Dr. Prudence’s Instagram Dr. Prudence's Facebook Dr. Prudence's Twitter Dr. Prudence's LinkedIn FREE BOOK: Radiant Aging & Forever Jeff Bland Abraham Morgentaler, MD The End Alzheimer’s Program Book - Dale Bredesen, MD The Hormone Handbook - Thierry Hertoghe,  MD  Estrogen Matters Book - Avrum Bluming, MD and Carol Tavris, PhD   CLICK TO VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS:  Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Causes of hair loss in perimenopauseHow estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play a role in hair lossOther factors that contribute to hair lossHow stress and your diet affect hair lossThe gut health connection to hair loss6 steps to take to fix hair loss   Brands mentioned: InnersenseAcureMill CreekVirtue LabsVegamourOlaplex   Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9262270/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7432488/ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/03/researchers-discover-how-chronic-stress-leads-to-hair-loss/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8291365/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30939539/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9791053/   CLICK TO VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS:  Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: High functioning anxiety in perimenopausal womenSelf doubt and perfectionism How physical health plays a role in anxietyThe holistic approach to anxietyNadia’s health non-negotiables   Hey, welcome back to the show…today I have a special guest. Nadia Fiorita is a South Florida based licensed clinical therapist with a modern and authentic approach. She has been in the field for over a decade and specializes in working with busy women + adolescent girls who struggle with high-functioning anxiety + are looking to gain control over feelings of anxiousness, self-doubt + perfectionism.  She brings a rich background that includes holistic certifications in addition to her clinical license and is trained in diverse modalities such as CBT, DBT and trauma focused approaches. She has a passion for bringing a personalized approach to each and every client she works with. She lives in Miami with her husband and 3 stepchildren and loves to travel and stay active.     Links Mentioned: The Anatomy of Anxiety by Dr. Ellen Vora FREE: From Chaos to Calm: 4 Strategies to Reducing High Functioning AnxietyFREE: Quick Start Guide to Journaling for High Functioning AnxietyNadia's website: www.nadiafiorita.com Nadia's Instagram: @holisticanxietytherapist     Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.  After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond!   When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life.      Free Resources: Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s   Programs: The Hormone Rescue Perimenopause Made Easy   Connect with Claudia:  Instagram Facebook  YouTube LinkedIn Have a question or episode topic suggestion? Please email: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com. Love the show?  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share with others, so more women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

Jill is a Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Expert, and Menopause Educator who is calling B.S. on the “it’s all downhill from here” narrative on aging and teaching women how to reconnect with their bodies, support themselves through pausal stages, and advocate for their well-being forever and always. Jill believes education is the key to helping women understand their bodies, manage their health, and advocate for themselves as they age. Jill created The Beginner's Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy to help women navigate the wild ride from perimenopause through menopause and beyond. In 2022, she launched Pausing Together, an online community for women to connect, learn, and open up discussions on topics that affect "PAUSAL" women. Jill is a medical advisory board member at the Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM), whose mission is to improve the standard of care in menopause medicine. Jill is a frequent guest speaker and has been called upon as a “pausal” guest expert on many podcasts so I’m thrilled to have her on Perimenopause Simplified today.   In this episode, we covered: Why is estrogen so important to us?What happens to estrogen in perimenopause?Is it really a case of estrogen dominance?Why is there so much fear around estrogen?What are the benefits of estrogen HRT?Why should progesterone be taken alongside estrogen? Are there any contraindications for taking estrogen HRT?    Links Mentioned: Jill’s Website Jill’s Instagram Pausing Together Community + The Beginner’s Guide to HRT Estrogen Matters Book   Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it’s like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.  After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond!   When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life.    Free Resources: Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s Programs: The Hormone Rescue Perimenopause Made Easy Connect with Claudia:  Instagram Facebook  YouTube LinkedIn Have a question or episode topic suggestion? Please email: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com. Love the show?  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share with others, so more women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: The connection between oral health and hormonesHow perimenopause affects your oral healthThings that can be done for dry mouthHow mercury amalgams affect our healthAmber’s daily oral health routinePractical steps to optimize oral health   Amber White Amber White is a dedicated dental hygienist and holistic health practitioner who found her true calling in Biological Dentistry. After years of practicing traditional dental hygiene, Amber sought to offer more comprehensive care for her patients and clients, leading her to discover the profound connection between oral health and overall systemic wellness.  Her passion for deeper patient care and holistic healing drove her to explore functional medicine, enabling her to make a more significant impact on the health journeys of those she serves. In addition to her clinical work, Amber guides dentists in their transition to Biological Dentistry, helping them integrate holistic practices. She also collaborates with health and wellness professionals, empowering them to incorporate oral-systemic health into their protocols. Amber has advanced her expertise through studies with the American College of Integrative Medicine & Dentistry and earned hormone certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Today, she is committed to educating others on the importance of holistic health and guiding practitioners in transforming their approach to patient care.   Links Mentioned: Amber’s Instagram  Amber’s Oral Wellness Reset Masterclass  Amber’s Free Guide Suri Electric Toothbrush (code: AMBERWHITE) Superteeth Toothpaste (code: AMBERWHITE) Cocofloss (code: AMBERWHITE20) Stellalife mouthwash Tongue scraper SMART Mercury Removal     Perimenopause Made Easy is now open! JOIN HERE by October 1st, 2024! Perimenopause Made Easy, my 8-week live group coaching program, which delivers bite-sized education around the hormone changes happening in perimenopause and practical action steps to take, with an option to add an HRT consultation with me. If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy, but have questions…or you started HRT and need help troubleshooting, this add-on consultation is perfect for you. We start on October 1st, so don't wait if you are interested in joining us.   CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS:  Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: What are hot flashes?Causes of hot flashes in perimenopauseHormone imbalances linked to hot flashesHow HRT can help with hot flashesNon-hormonal solutions for hot flashes   Links Mentioned: Cozy Earth (save 40% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA) Femmenessence Maca   Doors Opening Soon! - Perimenopause Made Easy Please be on the lookout for Perimenopause Made Easy, my 8-week live group coaching program, which delivers bite-sized education around the hormone changes happening in perimenopause and practical action steps to take, with an option to add an HRT consultation with me. If you’re considering hormone replacement therapy, but have questions…or you started HRT and need help troubleshooting, this add-on consultation is perfect for you. That program starts October 1st, so follow me on Instagram, because it will go on sale very soon.   Sources: https://www.scirp.org/html/2617.html?pagespeed=noscript https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1949018/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32585222/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246070/ https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/BlackCohosh-HealthProfessional/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16096172/ https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9938702/   CLICK TO VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS:  Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Masculine vs. feminine energyOne of the biggest drivers of hormone imbalancesThe impact of a go-go-go mentalitySlowing down is necessary in perimenopauseHow I’ve been self reflectingNew ways to get support from me CLICK TO VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS:  Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Symptoms of progesterone deficiencyTypes of progesterone replacement therapyWhy “low and slow” dosing can make women feel worseTo cycle or not to cycle progesteroneWhy progestins are NOT the same as progesteroneThe problem with hormone testingEndocrine effects of COVID-19 vaccines    Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with over 30 years of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Carol graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations, such as: the International College of Integrated Medicine, the American College of Apothecaries, American Pharmacists Association, and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding.   Links Mentioned: https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/08/symptoms-of-progesterone-deficiency/ https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/08/the-tyranny-of-flow-chart-medicine/ https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/2022/01/when-women-dont-like-progesterone/ Carol’s Website - https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com/ Carol’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thewellnessbydesignproject Coca Pulse Test Book - https://amzn.to/4dFkKGS Glyphosate At-Home Test - https://realtimelab.com/glyphosate-exposure-analysis/ Primally Pure - Save 10% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA10 - https://primallypure.com/   Sources: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666396121000339 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10174728/  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/iid3.1100   CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: What are endocrine disruptorsHow do endocrine disruptors affect hormonesWhy it’s important to minimize themWhy xenoestrogens are the problem, not estrogenCommon personal care products to swapHow to shop safer products   Links Mentioned: Hormone Deception Book by Lindsey Berkson Cozy Earth (save 40% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA) Primally Pure Skincare (save with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA10)   AirDoctor - HEPA Air Purifier for Home and Office   Sources: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/876001 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0116057#pone.0116057.s001 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/common-chemicals-linked-to-early-menopause/ https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/sleep-disruption-in-menopausal-women-associated-with-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals/91389/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8988816/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024003568 https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/research-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2858639/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4462476/ http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/fragrance https://ocean.si.edu/ecosystems/coral-reefs/truth-about-corals-and-sunscreen https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2726844/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1081704/full CLICK FOR FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Why I recommend bioidentical hormones Progesterone resistance Is your dose too high or too low? Is your provider ignoring your need for estrogen? Why we need to be open to different forms of HRT What I believe is most important for HRT to be effective    Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6497082 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7231988/    To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this episode, we covered: Breast cancer prevalence in the US Should you fear breast cancer?Heart disease - the #1 killer of womenHow should we be screening for breast cancerShould women have mammograms?Negative impact of breast cancer treatments Does estrogen cause breast cancer?What does ER (estrogen receptor) or PR (progesterone receptor) positive mean? Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) safe to use after breast cancer?    Dr. Jenn Simmons:  Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. This personal journey led her to create Real Health MD in 2019, a practice dedicated to holistic healing for breast cancer. It integrates conventional wisdom with root cause medicine and the drivers of health: nutrition, lifestyle changes, detoxification, and stress management. Dr. Jenn's innovative approach doesn't stop there. As the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging, she is establishing safe imaging centers across the nation, armed with revolutionary technology that promises to redefine breast cancer screening. This technology is not only fast and safe but also comfortable, affordable, radiation-free, and boasts 40 times the resolution of MRI. It has received FDA clearance, signaling a new era in breast health and breast cancer screening.   Resources Mentioned: Dr. Jenn’s Book: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ Work with Dr. Jenn: https://www.realhealthmd.com/work-with-us/ Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn Podcast: https://www.realhealthmd.com/podcast/ PerfeQTion Imaging: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/

In this episode, we covered my own essential, non-negotiable health “hacks” to help me thrive in perimenopause. These are things that I believe all humans need in order to thrive, the not-so-sexy things like supplements, testing and biohacking tools.  While those things certainly help and I use them myself, what I’m covering in this episode are things that truly move the needle when it comes to your health.  These are things we’ve seen work with many clients over the years and things I make time for every day that give me energy, help my mood, digestion, maintain my weight and more.   Products I Mentioned: Eye Mask Electrolytes (save 20% with code: healthcoachclaudia) Oura Ring (HSA/FSA accepted) Jessica Caton (my personal trainer) Herbatonin (I recommend 0.3 mg for long-term use) Purity (save 20% with code: healthcoachclaudia)     To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!

In this short and to-the-point episode, Claudia gives tough love to help you STOP making excuses, putting everyone & everything else before you, and settling for mediocre care and health. Because you deserve to feel good in your perimenopausal years - and beyond.    Save $200 (when you pay in full) in The Hormone Rescue. Grab your spot HERE (sale ends July 31st)!   To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:  Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com LOVE THE SHOW?!  Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!