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Perimenopause Simplified

Claudia Petrilli
Perimenopause Simplified
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    115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

    24/06/2026 | 14 mins.
    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
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    Inquiries
     
    SHOP: 
    Products We Love
     
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    114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40

    17/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    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!
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    113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

    10/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    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!
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    112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

    03/06/2026 | 12 mins.
    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!
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    111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)

    27/05/2026 | 13 mins.
    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 Method
    12 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!
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About Perimenopause Simplified
Perimenopause Simplified is the cut-to-the-chase podcast for women 40+ who are ready to feel powerful, sexy, and fully alive — even in the midst of hormone chaos. Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Functional & Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and creator of The Perimenopause Method, this show breaks down what's really going on in your body…from hormones and metabolism to mood swings, sleep, sex, and everything in between. But this isn't your typical hormone podcast. Claudia also dives into the conversations that make you blush, the mindset shifts that spark real transformation, and the bold choices that help you reclaim your energy and confidence. If you're ready to stop settling, self-advocate like a pro, and feel amazing in your skin again — you're in the right place. Subscribe and join thousands of women making midlife their best chapter yet!
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