Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Why does everything suddenly hurt in perimenopause? In this episode, Francesca explores Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and shares practical ways to support your muscles, joints and bones through midlife.

Most women expect hot flushes and irregular periods during perimenopause. Few expect itchy ears, dry eyes, tinnitus, phantom smells, acne or hair loss. In this episode, Francesca explains why these unusual symptoms can occur and what may be happening inside the body.

If you're waking at 3am despite following all the sleep advice, this episode will help you understand why sleep problems in perimenopause are often about much more than sleep. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/   Work with me 121: https://francescalipa...

Feeling more stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or "wired but tired" since hitting your 40s? You're not imagining it. In this episode, we explore the connection between cortisol, stress, and perimenopause, why your body may be responding differently to stress than it used to, and practical strategies to support your nervous system, improve sleep, and restore balance. Links: Take my free perimenopause...

Learn why hot flushes and night sweats are about more than just hormones, and how factors like stress, blood sugar, hydration and lifestyle can influence symptoms, and supplements for hot flushes.  Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/   Work with me 121:...

Discover how fluctuating oestrogen affects memory, focus, mood and mental clarity during perimenopause, plus practical ways to support your brain through midlife. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/   Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/serv...

This episode explores why fibre is one of the most overlooked nutrients in perimenopause. Francesca shares how fibre supports hormone health, gut health, blood sugar balance and long-term wellbeing, plus simple, realistic ways to increase fibre without overwhelm. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://fr...

Feeling like it’s “just perimenopause”… but you know there's more to it? In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden drivers of perimenopause symptoms , from blood sugar and thyroid health to stress, gut health, and under-fuelling, and why it’s not just about hormones. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: ht...

Feeling confused about HRT? This episode breaks down the latest guidance, clears up common myths, and helps you understand your options in a calm, balanced way. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/   Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/servic...

Many women around 40 start to feel “not quite themselves”… but assume it can’t be perimenopause because their periods are still regular. In this episode, I explain when perimenopause really begins, typical symptoms of perimenopause age 40, the early (often overlooked) signs, how to tell if your symptoms are hormone-related, and the key areas to focus on to start feeling like yourself again. Links:...

If you’ve been feeling less confident, more anxious, or not quite yourself at work lately… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Victoria Brookbank from MenoMinds to explore how perimenopause can impact your confidence, cognition, and ability to cope at work, and what actually helps you feel more like yourself again. Links: MenoMinds: https://www.menominds.co.uk   Victoria’s work: https...

Stress is one of the most overlooked drivers of symptoms in perimenopause, and it’s not just about emotional stress. In this episode, we explore how stress shows up in the body, how it affects ovulation, progesterone, oestrogen, cortisol, and sleep, and why midlife can make you feel more sensitive to stress than ever before. Because during perimenopause, your body isn’t just dealing with one hormo...

Is intermittent fasting actually right for women in perimenopause? In this episode, I break down what the science really says, and how fasting can impact female hormones, energy, and stress levels in midlife. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether skipping meals is helping or hindering you, this will give you clarity. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-pag...

Suddenly feeling itchy, flushed, or reactive to foods in your 40s? It might be histamine. In this episode, I explain why this happens in perimenopause and what you can do to support your body. You'll learn: What histamine actually is (and why it’s not “bad”) Why your body can suddenly become more reactive in your 40s The connection between histamine, oestrogen and progesterone Common symptoms and...

Perimenopause isn’t just a physical transition, it can be a wake-up call that makes you reevaluate your lifestyle, habits, and even relationships. In this episode, I explore why this happens and how it can become a powerful opportunity for change. You'll learn: Why perimenopause can feel emotionally and mentally confronting How hormonal changes can reduce your tolerance for stress Why the “mask st...

If you’ve ever wondered what a nutritional therapist actually does in perimenopause, this episode takes you behind the scenes. Discover how a root-cause health assessment works, what’s really driving your symptoms, and how a personalised plan can help you feel like yourself again. Links: Book your perimenopause health assessment: https://francescaliparoti.com/perimenopause-health-assessment/ Take...

Thyroid dysfunction and perimenopause share many of the same symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, weight gain and sleep problems. In this episode, Francesca explains how the thyroid works, why women are more likely to develop thyroid issues in midlife, and how progesterone, stress and lifestyle factors all influence thyroid health during perimenopause. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz : h...

Why do so many women feel exhausted in the morning but wired at night during their 40s? In this episode, Francesca explains how cortisol rhythms change in perimenopause and how stress affects your hormones, thyroid, sleep and digestion. You'll learn: What cortisol actually does in the body The daily cortisol rhythm your body is designed to follow Why stress suddenly feels different in your 40s The...

Alcohol hits differently in your 40s, but changing your relationship with it can feel emotional. In this honest conversation with Denise Hamilton-Mace, we explore reducing alcohol in midlife without losing your identity, friendships or fun. Denise’s resources mentioned in the episode: Denise’s 4-Week Mindful Drinking Reset - http://mindfuldrinkingreset.com   Denise’s Mindful Drinking & Moderat...

Building muscle after 40 isn’t about aesthetics, it’s about protecting your metabolism, brain, bones and long-term health through perimenopause and beyond. In this episode, I also share realistic, gentle ways to begin: Why prioritising protein at each meal matters How to approach strength training in a way that feels supportive, not extreme Why sleep, stress and nervous system regulation are essen...

There’s no shortage of “hormone-balancing” supplements aimed at midlife women, but which ones actually help? In this episode, I break down what’s worth it, what’s often overhyped, and how to choose supplements that truly support your body in perimenopause. You'll learn: Why supplement confusion is so common in your 40s The golden rule: foundations first (sleep, stress, protein, blood sugar) Midlif...

Creatine and collagen are two of the most talked-about supplements in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I cut through the hype and share what actually supports energy, brain health, joints, and healthy ageing, without supplement overwhelm. If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or pressured to “take all the things,” this episode will help you refocus on what truly matters. Links: Tak...

Progesterone is often the first hormone to shift in perimenopause, and for many women, it explains anxiety, sleep changes, heavier periods, and feeling less resilient to stress. In this episode, Francesca gently explains what progesterone really does, why it starts to decline, and how to support ovulation and progesterone naturally during perimenopause, without fear, restriction, or overwhelm. Lin...

Perimenopause can feel confusing and destabilising. In this episode, Francesca shares what really matters for feeling better, and how the Midlife Thrive membership supports women through this transition. In this episode, we cover: Why perimenopause symptoms doesn't mean your body is wrong What’s actually happening hormonally during this transition The 6 foundations that make the biggest difference...

Perimenopause symptoms don’t exist in a vacuum. In this episode, Francesca explores why stress, including the hidden stress of living out of alignment, can dramatically worsen perimenopause symptoms. Rather than seeing this phase as something going “wrong,” she reframes perimenopause as a powerful magnifying glass, revealing where the nervous system is overwhelmed, boundaries are missing, and life...