76. Feeling Sad, Irritable, or Unmotivated Over 40? Here’s What’s Really Going On

In this episode, Claudia gets vulnerable, sharing her own struggle with depression, the steps she took to overcome it, and how you can navigate depression in perimenopause. In this episode we covered: How hormone changes in perimenopause affect mental healthHow nutrient imbalances and gut health play a role in depressionThe life transitions perimenopause women experience Frustrations with your body and health in perimenopauseThe impact of unaddressed traumaIs it time to slow down or consider a career change?Steps to overcome depression including supplement suggestions WATCH ON YOUTUBE. Links Mentioned: Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend Episode 10: Why You Can’t Sleep in Peri Episode 24: Rethinking Sleep in Perimenopause W/ Morgan Adams (Sleep Coach) Necklace Cure Hydration (use code: healthcoachclaudia to save 20%) Seeking Health Sources: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5020390/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4393508/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485215 Perimenopause Method (4-Month Program) A compassion-led program for high-achieving women 40+ who are ready to reclaim their energy, mood & metabolism — with real answers that finally make sense. ✔️ Advanced testing to get real answers — no more guesswork ✔️ Personalized plans based on what your body needs ✔️ HRT guidance + how to advocate with a provider ✔️ A safe space to ask questions without overwhelm This is for the woman who’s done the Googling, listened to the podcasts, tried the supplements…and still doesn’t feel like herself. No fluff. Just real data, real support, and real progress. Learn more here. 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! CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Inquiries FREE RESOURCES: 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 & Greens Powders Symphony Natural Health Melatonin Eusari Menoplay Non-Hormonal Solution Glow Below Vaginal Estrogen or DHEA For more products we recommend, click HERE.