Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

We hear about “gut health” everywhere in the wellness space, but what does having a healthy gut actually mean? In this episode, I explain the gut microbiome, intestinal barrier, mucus layer, stomach acid and digestive function, plus the simple nutrition and lifestyle habits that can help support a healthy gut. Join the Midlife Thrive Community at the Founding Member rate of just £10 per month for life, here ! Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 36: Perimenopause & Your Gut Episode 60: The Gut–Hormone Connection in Perimenopause Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community at the Founding Member rate of just £10 per month for life! https://app.francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-payment-founding-member-237129 Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

We hear about inflammation everywhere; inflammatory foods, anti-inflammatory diets, chronic inflammation and even “inflammaging”. But what does inflammation actually mean? In this episode, I explain what’s happening inside your body when inflammation occurs, why inflammation isn’t inherently bad, the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and why chronic low-grade inflammation becomes particularly relevant in midlife. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community at the Founding Member rate of just £10 per month for life! https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Why is your ferritin low in the first place? In this episode, I explore some of the potential causes of low iron stores, from heavy periods and inadequate dietary iron to poor absorption, H. pylori, coeliac disease, gut conditions and chronic inflammation, and why understanding the underlying cause matters. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

If you're wondering whether HRT is right for you, this episode offers a calm, balanced look at what hormone replacement therapy is, why every woman's experience is different, how guidance has evolved, and why HRT is most powerful when combined with a whole-body approach to health. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ My menopause specialist doctor - Dr Mandy Leonhardt

Strength isn't just about building muscle or changing how your body looks. In this episode, discover why becoming stronger supports your metabolism, blood sugar, bones, brain and long-term health during perimenopause, and how to start building strength in a realistic, sustainable way. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Blood sugar isn't just something to think about if you have diabetes. In this episode, we explore why blood sugar regulation influences energy, cravings, mood, sleep, hormones and metabolic health during perimenopause, and how simple daily habits can help support your body. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Why does weight gain seem to happen so easily during perimenopause, even when your diet hasn't changed? In this episode, I explain why weight regulation is about far more than calories alone. We explore the whole-body changes that happen during perimenopause, including shifts in metabolism, muscle mass, insulin sensitivity, sleep and the nervous system, and why supporting your overall health is a far more effective strategy than chasing weight loss alone. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Why does sleep suddenly change during perimenopause? In this episode, we explore why sleep problems are so common, what different sleep patterns may be telling you, and why supporting your hormones, nervous system and overall health is often the key to better, more restorative sleep. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Why does everyday life suddenly feel so much harder during perimenopause? Discover how hormonal changes affect your nervous system, stress response, anxiety, sleep and ability to cope, and why it isn’t a personal failing. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

Perimenopause is often described as a hormonal transition, but it's so much more than that. In this episode, I explain why anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and weight gain aren't simply caused by changing oestrogen and progesterone. Discover my Whole-Body Shift approach and learn why supporting your nervous system, metabolism, sleep and stress resilience is just as important as supporting your hormones. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Join the Midlife Thrive Community: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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 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 listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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: 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 listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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://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 listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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: 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/ In this episode: Why symptoms aren’t always “just hormones” The thyroid piece most women are never told How blood sugar impacts sleep, mood, and energy Why HRT works for some women — and not others Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ Support for the Empowered Perimenopause Podcast Your support in listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!

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: 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 listening to these episodes means the absolute world to me and helps me make an impact with my work, which is why I’m here. I’d be so grateful if you could subscribe/follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review – 5 stars would be amazing and so helpful, if you’re happy to!