Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Are you feeling tired, fatigued? Maybe you’ve got muscle fatigue or weakness? Are you feeling low in mood, depressed, irritable, or anxious? Whilst these are common symptoms to start to experience during perimenopause, there are other reasons for symptoms like this and it’s important to explore all avenues and not just chalk everything up to your hormones! Getting your B12 levels tested really is...

In this episode, I talk through: Simple daily habits to start focusing on (or to bring back into focus if they’ve gone awry) The key nutrients to check on, which is simple enough to do yourself or speak to your GP about A more comprehensive way to check your thyroid health and why you should be doing this Some simple supportive supplements Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.franc...

For some women with PMDD, it can get worse as they move into and through perimenopause. And for some women without PMDD, their PMS can start to present more like PMDD and it may be something to address.  In this episode, I discuss:  What PMDD is and go into detail about the particular set of symptoms that characterise it and help doctors to diagnose it  How PMDD differs from PMS Various potential...

Building muscle might not be something you’ve given much thought to when it comes to solving some of the typical and most troublesome perimenopause symptoms and challenges. But trust me, building muscle is ESSENTIAL in perimenopause!  Not only for weight management and fat loss, but for improving a lot of the neurological symptoms experienced during perimenopause, such as  brain fog and cognition...

Your exercise and movement should be nourishing to your body and nervous system, and support muscle-building. The focus needs to come away from exercise as a weight loss or weight control tool and instead be a vehicle for a healthier, stronger, happier body and mind. The natural side effects of exercising in a way that's nourishing and muscle building is fat loss and a healthy body composition. In...

Chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system (resulting from chronic stress and or previous big or little traumas) can (or DOES!) create a lot of hormonal havoc and dysregulation in other systems in the body. In this episode, I discuss: Recap of what "chronic stress", "nervous system dysregulation", and "nervous system support" actually means Your HPA-axis (stress system in the body) Examples...

Sleep can be profoundly impacted during perimenopause and it can be one of the first things we notice, even as early as late 30s and particularly early 40s. Whether it’s trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or both. And waking up feeling groggy and unrefreshed can become the norm (this is not OK!). In this episode, I discuss: What the circadian rhythm is and why it matters so much Why and how sl...

In this episode I discuss all of the hormonal shifts taking place we move through perimenopause, and how that impacts our entire physiology - including changes to how we process carbohydrates and manage blood glucose levels, changes to your stress hormones, thyroid hormones, DHEA, and testosterone...there’s a lot that’s shifting. And all of these hormones have an impact on things like energy, mood...

There are 4 main foundational pillars of health that we must address and support if we want to have a much smoother hormonal ride through our 40s. And, if we want to safeguard our health, both now and in the future.  In this episode I talk about the first of these foundations, which is blood sugar balance and insulin control. Insulin resistance is a big factor in perimenopause symptoms and challen...

In this episode, I discuss the 4 foundational areas of health I take my one to one clients through and that I teach inside of my Midlife Thrive Membership . I also discuss the other important areas of health we might need to dive deeper into once those 4 foundational pillars have been laid. Addressing all of these areas and getting things more optimal where needed WILL make the hormonal chaos of P...

This week I'm talking about what's happening with oestrogen through the different stages of perimenopause and how to help. I discuss oestrogen’s role in the many and varied symptoms, challenges, and situations associated with perimenopause, and what you can do to support it, so you can minimise symptoms and issues. Because this IS possible! As we move into your 40s and through the first half of th...

As we move into perimenopause, progesterone is the first of the two ovarian hormones to start to shift. Changes in oestrogen come a little bit later. As progesterone starts to decline anywhere from mid-late 30s or early 40s, you might notice the consequences of this by way of sleep troubles, anxiety, feeling less resilient, changes to cognition, new or worse PMS, heavy periods, and shorter cycles....

Are you feeling more stressed out since being in your 40s? Does it feel like some thing has just suddenly shifted and now you're feeling more anxious, easily irritated, less tolerant, less focused, and feeling like your cortisol is really high? Maybe you're also noticing physical symptoms like "puffiness" in your legs, face, or hands.. You can’t seem to sleep well anymore and you’re feeling tired...

A question I get asked a lot is “should I be intermittent fasting?” The (annoying) answer is “it depends”. I'm sure you've heard a lot about the benefits of fasting but is it right for YOU? And is it right/helpful in perimenopause? In this episode, I talk about the 5:2 and the 16:8 and the variations in between. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page...

If you’re frustrated by what feels like overnight weight gain since you turned 40, do know that you are not alone! Whilst it IS more likely for a woman to gain weight (body fat) as she moves past 40, the good news is that it’s not the way it needs to stay or be.  In this episode I go through 7 things that are really important to consider implementing if you're 40 plus. These are some key factors t...

If you’re in your 40s and you're gaining weight and wondering what on earth is going on, this episode is for you! Perimenopausal weight gain is REAL! And in this episode I explain some of the key shifts that are happening, physiologically, to women as they move into and through their 40s that can result in weight gain. The hormonal changes we start to experience from late 30s start to create metab...

In today’s episode I’m talking about the various areas of your health and factors that need to be considered and addressed, where applicable, in order to have a much smoother ride throughout perimenopause. AND to have a more peaceful and gentle arrival to menopause when the time comes!  Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page   Explore my Midlife Thriv...

Are you wondering which stage of perimenopause you're in? Did you even know there are different stages of perimenopause? In this episode, I talk through the different stages of this lengthy, ever-evolving life stage. I break this all down for you and then chat through some of the most common early signs and symptoms that say you're in perimenopause.  Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https:/...

In this episode, I dive into what your hormones are actually doing as you move into the phase of perimenopause, which starts anywhere from mid to late 30s and lasts right up until you reach menopause. I talk about HOW the hormonal landscape changes and WHY, and discuss the various symptoms and changes this starts to create. I explain how the natural cycling of oestrogen and progesterone (the menst...

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/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/   Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in liste...