If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, gaining weight, and like nothing is working anymore, this episode is for you. These symptoms aren't just about hormones; they're often signs of a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, Functional Health & Integrative Nutrition Coach Claudia Petrilli, breaks down how your nervous system impacts hormones, metabolism, sleep, mood, and more during perimenopause.

You'll learn why so many women over 40 feel stuck in survival mode and what you can start doing right now to calm your nervous system, reclaim your energy, and feel like yourself again.

• Why your nervous system matters more than ever in midlife
• How chronic stress affects cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone
• Why feeling "tired but wired" is a sign your body is stuck in fight-or-flight
• How trauma wires your system for stress
• What a healthy cortisol rhythm should look like (and how to support it)
• 5 simple ways to regulate your nervous system today

Feeling more tired, anxious, or irritable in your 40s—but still pushing through like you always have? In this episode, Claudia shares why the "hustle mode" that may have worked in your 30s starts to backfire in perimenopause–and what to do instead.

She opens up about the personal changes she's made to her daily and weekly rhythm, and walks you through 5 simple, doable practices to help you preserve energy, regulate your nervous system, and feel more like yourself again.

This isn't about doing nothing. It's about moving through life with intention, clarity, and ease, especially in a body that's changing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why women in their 40s become more stress-sensitive
• How pushing through, over-scheduling, and constant "doing" impacts your symptoms
• Real-life shifts Claudia made to stop burning herself out (and how you can too)
• 5 simple practices to reduce anxiety, feel more grounded, and prioritize what matters
• How pleasure, nature, and movement support hormonal health in midlife
• A reframe on slowing down as a strategy for productivity and well-being

💗Learn about Perimenopause Intensive, Claudia's 8-week private coaching package for women ready to take action HERE. Limited spots available.

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Episode 65: The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System

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Discover why undereating after 40 wrecks your hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—and how to finally fuel your body for better energy, sleep, and mood.

Are you undereating without even realizing it? In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia gets real about one of the most common habits sabotaging women's health after 40. If you've been struggling with fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, stubborn weight, or poor sleep, your diet—not just your hormones—might be the missing piece. Tune in to learn:

• Why undereating slows your thyroid and metabolism

• How skipping meals and relying on coffee alone can mess with your hormones

• The link between under-fueling, blood sugar swings, and insulin resistance (even if you're thin)

• Why many women lose their appetite in the morning (hint: cortisol + burnout)

• Simple, efficient meal prep tips to fuel your body with real food

• Claudia's favorite quick protein options

Stop trying to supplement or test your way out of an underfed body; this episode is your wake-up call!

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Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend

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If you're dealing with sleep disruption, mood swings, low energy, or weight resistance but aren't looking for a full program, my Midlife Energy, Mood & Metabolism Deep-Dive was designed exactly for this.

It's a lower-commitment way to understand what may be driving your symptoms and to get a personalized plan.

👉🏼Details HERE.

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Website

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

Inquiries

LOVE THE SHOW?

Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!

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

SHOP:

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