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Perimenopause Simplified

Claudia Petrilli
Perimenopause Simplified
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  • Perimenopause Simplified

    94. Magnesium After 40: Why It's Not Working the Way You Expect

    21/1/2026 | 12 mins.
    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 — without the hype.
     
    You'll learn:
    What magnesium does for hormones, mood, sleep, and metabolism after 40


    Hidden drains on magnesium (i.e. stress, medications, alcohol, processed foods, etc)


    Why many women don't feel better on magnesium – and what cofactors are missing


    The truth about electrolytes and why they may not be working for you


    How HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) helps reveal whether you're absorbing minerals or just guessing
     
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    Sources:
    Magnesium Fact Sheet
    Magnesium Deficiency and Alcohol Intake
    Oral Contraceptive Lowers Serum Magnesium
    Magnesium and Heart Palpitations
    Magnesium and Mental Health Disorders
    Magnesium and Hypertension
    Migraines and Magnesium
    Magnesium and Insulin Resistance
     
    LOVE THE SHOW?
    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause – it really helps our show get seen by more women! 
     
    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 
    Website
    YouTube
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Inquiries
     
    FREE RESOURCES: 
    Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes
    Perimenopause Daily Checklist
    HRT 3-Day Crash Course
     
    GET SUPPORT: 
    Perimenopause Clarity Session
    The Perimenopause Method Program
    Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course
     
    PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
    Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)
    Ona's Natural Progesterone Cream
    Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA
    Symphony Natural Health Melatonin
    BodyHealth Reds Powder
    Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)
    Eusari Menoplay Non-Hormonal Solution
    For more products we recommend, click HERE.
  • Perimenopause Simplified

    93. Why You're Exhausted (Even on HRT): Minerals, Stress & Over-Functioning

    14/1/2026 | 14 mins.
    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 analysis) in my practice (and why we start there)
    • Patterns I see in high-achieving women over 40
    • Actionable steps to rebuild energy physically, emotionally, and hormonally
    This one's for the woman who literally can't slow down, even though her body is begging her to. If this feels like you — hit play.
     
    LOVE THE SHOW?
    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause – it really helps our show get seen by more women! 
     
    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 
    Website
    YouTube
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Inquiries
     
    FREE RESOURCES: 
    Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes
    Perimenopause Daily Checklist
    HRT 3-Day Crash Course
     
    GET SUPPORT: 
    Perimenopause Clarity Session
    The Perimenopause Method Program
    Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course
     
    PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
    Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)
    Ona's Natural Progesterone Cream
    Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA
    Symphony Natural Health Melatonin
    BodyHealth Reds Powder
    Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)
    Eusari Menoplay Non-Hormonal Solution
    For more products we recommend, click HERE.
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    92. Women Over 40 Are Drowning — But Here's What No One Wants to Talk About

    07/1/2026 | 9 mins.
    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 your health


    How passive partner dynamics get created (and how communication can change it)


    The invisible mental load most women carry every single day


    How overscheduling kids and volunteering yourself into exhaustion keeps you stuck


    The impact of social media, body trends, and constant comparison on midlife women


    Simple, realistic shifts to create breathing room, protect your energy, and feel like yourself again
     
    LOVE THE SHOW?
    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause – it really helps our show get seen by more women! 
     
    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 
    Website
    YouTube
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Inquiries
     
    FREE RESOURCES: 
    Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes
    Perimenopause Daily Checklist
    HRT 3-Day Crash Course
     
    GET SUPPORT: 
    Perimenopause Clarity Session
    The Perimenopause Method Program
    Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course
     
    PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
    Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)
    Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)
    BodyHealth Reds Powder
    Symphony Natural Health Melatonin
    Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA
    For more products we recommend, click HERE.
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    91. You're Not Behind After 40: Letting Go of Pressure, Comparison, and Expectations

    17/12/2025 | 9 mins.
    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 from


    How comparison, social conditioning, and end-of-year pressure distort your perception of success and self-worth


    Why your 40s are not a deadline; they're a powerful reset point where priorities shift and identity evolves


    How to redefine success on your terms by focusing on alignment and your actual values


    Practical mindset shifts to trust your timing and confidently build a life that fits you, not the version others expect


    >> WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE
     
    💻 A free mini training for driven women over 40 who want real answers - and relief.
    Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed — And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    What You'll Learn:
    ✔ Why most women over 40 feel exhausted, moody, inflamed, anxious, and "off" - even with 'normal' labs
    ✔ The biggest mistakes women make trying to fix their hormones (hint: you don't need an expensive hormones test)
    ✔ The smarter, simpler approach we use to help women feel like themselves again - and even better
     
    ⬇️ Get Instant Access! 
     
     
     
    LOVE THE SHOW?
    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause – it really helps our show get seen by more women! 
     
    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 
    Website
    YouTube
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Inquiries
     
    FREE RESOURCES: 
    Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes
    Perimenopause Daily Checklist
    HRT 3-Day Crash Course
     
    GET SUPPORT: 
    Perimenopause Clarity Session
    The Perimenopause Method Program
    Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course
     
    PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
    Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)
    Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)
    BodyHealth Reds Powder
    Symphony Natural Health Melatonin
    Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA
    For more products we recommend, click HERE.
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    90. Anger, Irritability & Rage in Perimenopause (and What to Do About It)

    10/12/2025 | 12 mins.
    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 fluctuating estrogen wreak havoc on your mood
    How cortisol dysregulation makes you more reactive to stress
    The connection between mineral depletion, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
    Why rage often shows up at home and impacts your closest relationships
    The steps you can take to feel more stable, supported, and like yourself again
     
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    **BLACK FRIDAY SALE EXTENDED**
    Save $100 on a Perimenopause Clarity Session with me - a focused, personalized way to help you understand what's really going on in your body. Limited time only, limited spots, sale ends 12/15.
     

    Here's what's included:

    ✔ A personalized review of your health, one lab, and your symptoms
    ✔ Clear, customized next steps to start feeling better ASAP 
    ✔ Opportunity to get your questions answered — without the overwhelm
     

    And because I know many women want answers now but plan to commit more deeply in the New Year, I'm adding a special bonus:
     

    🎁 Bonus:
    Purchase your Clarity Session by December 15th, book it by January 15, 2026, and if you decide to join The Perimenopause Method by January 31st, you'll get an extra 1:1 session during your program — free. 
     

    ➡️ It's perfect if you want support now, but plan to begin your full healing journey after the holidays.
     

    If you've been feeling confused by your symptoms: the fatigue, weight changes, mood shifts, sleep disruption, anxiety, or cycle irregularities — this session will give you answers, direction, and a plan you can trust.
    Book A Perimenopause Clarity Session HERE
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    LOVE THE SHOW?
    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause – it really helps our show get seen by more women! 
     
    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: 
    Website
    YouTube
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Inquiries
     
    FREE RESOURCES: 
    Mini Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Inflamed - And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones
    Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes
    Perimenopause Daily Checklist
    HRT 3-Day Crash Course
     
    GET SUPPORT: 
    Perimenopause Clarity Session
    The Perimenopause Method Program
    Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course
     
    PRODUCTS WE LOVE:
    Equip Prime Protein (Save 15% w/ code: healthcoachclaudia)
    Microbiome Labs Total Gut Restoration (Save 15% w/ code: claudia123)
    BodyHealth Reds Powder
    Symphony Natural Health Melatonin
    Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA
    For more products we recommend, click HERE.

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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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