Welcome to Empowered Perimenopause — the show that helps you thrive through your 40s and beyond with calm, confidence, and clarity.
Hosted by Francesca Liparoti, Registered Nutritional Therapist and founder of Midlife Thrive, this podcast is your go-to place for real talk and real solutions during perimenopause.
In each episode, Francesca breaks down the science of hormones into practical, doable steps to help you feel more energised, resilient, and in control of your health. Expect a mix of solo episodes, listener questions answered, and expert guests (coming soon!), all with a supportive, empowering tone.
Whether you're curious, confused, or completely fed up with perimenopause, you'll find tools, insights, and encouragement to help you feel like yourself again.
Learn more at francescaliparoti.com and discover how to go deeper inside the Midlife Thrive membership.
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Welcome to Empowered Perimenopause — the show that helps you thrive through your 40s and beyond with calm, confidence, and clarity.
Hosted by Francesca Liparoti, Registered Nutritional Therapist and founder of Midlife Thrive, this podcast is your go-to place for real talk and real solutions during perimenopause.
In each episode, Francesca breaks down the science of hormones into practical, doable steps to help you feel more energised, resilient, and in control of your health. Expect a mix of solo episodes, listener questions answered, and expert guests (coming soon!), all with a supportive, empowering tone.
Whether you're curious, confused, or completely fed up with perimenopause, you'll find tools, insights, and encouragement to help you feel like yourself again.
Learn more at francescaliparoti.com and discover how to go deeper inside the Midlife Thrive membership.
A practical, empowering guide to what to eat in your 40s for better energy, hormone balance, and long-term health. This archive episode breaks down the best diet for perimenopause, without rules or restriction.
Feeling more stressed or anxious in your 40s? This episode explains how cortisol and your nervous system shift in perimenopause, and practical ways to feel calmer and more resilient.
Discover the most important blood tests to track in your 40s and perimenopause, including optimal ranges, what your GP might miss, and how your results can explain fatigue, low mood, weight changes, and more.
Aches, stiffness and joint pain in your 40s? This archive episode explains the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and how to support your body through nutrition and lifestyle.
In this episode, we explore what actually happens to oestrogen once your body has finished using it, and how your liver, gut, and lymphatic system all play a role in keeping your hormones balanced. Learn why oestrogen can be higher than ever in early perimenopause, how to support detoxification through food and lifestyle, and how to avoid endocrine disruptors that mimic hormones in the body.
Low oestrogen can affect everything from your mood and brain to your skin, libido, and joints. Learn the key signs, root causes, and how to support your hormones so you can feel like yourself again.
Heard about DIM for hormone balance? In this episode, Francesca explains what DIM and sulforaphane actually do, why DIM isn’t always a good idea in perimenopause, and how to safely support oestrogen detox and balance through food.
Most women in perimenopause are unknowingly under-fuelling, eating too little protein and not enough calories in an effort to “be good.” In this episode, nutritional therapist Francesca Liparoti explains why under-eating during perimenopause can disrupt hormones and energy, and how focusing on balanced nutrition can help you feel calm, strong, and energised again.
Your gut and hormones are in constant communication — and during perimenopause, that connection becomes even more important. In this episode, Francesca explores how changes to your gut microbiome affect oestrogen balance, inflammation, and mood, and shares simple nutrition and lifestyle tips to restore harmony from the inside out.
Struggling with poor sleep or low energy in perimenopause? Discover how to align your 24-hour body clock for deeper rest and balanced hormones, starting today.
If you’re waking up in the night during perimenopause, your hormones could be to blame. Learn how oestrogen, progesterone, and stress impact your sleep, plus practical ways to support your circadian rhythm, calm your nervous system, and finally sleep through the night.
Feeling tired, foggy, or anxious in your 40s? It’s not “just perimenopause.” In this episode, Francesca explains why a 360° approach; supporting your thyroid, blood sugar, inflammation, gut, and hormone metabolism, is the key to thriving in midlife. Learn what really works and how to get started today.
Hormone-disrupting chemicals are everywhere, from beauty products to plastics, and they can influence your symptoms in perimenopause. This episode shows you how to spot them, reduce your exposure, and protect your hormone health with simple, realistic lifestyle swaps.
Welcome back to the Empowered Perimenopause podcast with me your host, Francesca Liparoti, Nutritional Therapist and women’s health guide. This week we’re tackling a topic that so many women in midlife struggle with but rarely get answers about: autoimmunity. If you’ve ever been told you have thyroid problems, unexplained joint pain, or strange symptoms that flare and fade without reason, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Key takeaways: Listen to episode 55 now, which will leave you feeling empowered with knowledge, clarity, and hope. Work with me 1:1 Click here to discover ways we can work ... Read more
Perimenopause rarely happens in isolation. For many women, it layers on top of existing health challenges such as autoimmunity, chronic gut imbalances like SIBO, or even mould illness, making symptoms feel overwhelming and deeply interconnected. In this episode, I answer a listener’s powerful question: “How do you manage perimenopause when you’re also dealing with autoimmunity, SIBO, or mould?” I’ll walk you through: If you’re navigating perimenopause alongside chronic illness or environmental stressors, this episode is here to give you both practical strategies and reassurance that healing is still possible. Listen to episode 54 now to discover gentle, effective ways to ... Read more
When it comes to perimenopause and menopause, so much of the conversation online is filled with doom and gloom. From Facebook groups to Instagram posts, the focus is often on how awful the symptoms are, but what’s missing is empowerment, solutions, and hope. In this episode, I’m calling out the fear-based narrative and sharing a different perspective. Yes, fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone can cause symptoms such as heavy periods, bloating, hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog, poor sleep, weight gain, and anxiety. But the empowering truth is: your symptoms are feedback, not your fate. The good news is that nutrition ... Read more
Does your stomach balloon after meals, sometimes so much it looks like you’re pregnant? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone! In this episode of Empowered Perimenopause, I unpack why bloating becomes more common in our 40s, how shifting hormones affect gut health, and the hidden role of stomach acid and digestive enzymes. You’ll learn: If you’re tired of cutting more foods out and still feeling bloated, this episode will help you take a different approach, one that’s about supporting your gut, not blaming your lunch. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Support for the Empowered Perimenopause ... Read more
When we talk about health, especially in midlife, we often hear people wanting a “fast metabolism.” But the real key to long-term health isn’t speed, it’s flexibility. In this episode of The Empowered Perimenopause Podcast, I’m diving into the concept of metabolic flexibility: what it is, why it matters so much during perimenopause, and how you can support it at any stage of your journey. You’ll learn: My Key takeaway: Perimenopause isn’t just a time of declining hormones, it’s a powerful window of opportunity. By supporting your metabolism now, you can improve your wellbeing not just today, but for decades ... Read more
As you move through perimenopause, you might find yourself wondering, “What should I actually eat to feel better and support myself?” The truth is, the best diet for perimenopause isn’t about following strict rules or jumping on the latest trend. It’s about nourishing your whole body to build lasting energy, improve sleep, reduce hormonal symptoms like night sweats, irritability, brain fog, or mood swings, and support long-term health. In this episode, I break down: Whether you’re navigating low energy, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or just want to feel more you again, this episode will give you the clarity ... Read more
Welcome to Empowered Perimenopause — the show that helps you thrive through your 40s and beyond with calm, confidence, and clarity.
Hosted by Francesca Liparoti, Registered Nutritional Therapist and founder of Midlife Thrive, this podcast is your go-to place for real talk and real solutions during perimenopause.
In each episode, Francesca breaks down the science of hormones into practical, doable steps to help you feel more energised, resilient, and in control of your health. Expect a mix of solo episodes, listener questions answered, and expert guests (coming soon!), all with a supportive, empowering tone.
Whether you're curious, confused, or completely fed up with perimenopause, you'll find tools, insights, and encouragement to help you feel like yourself again.
Learn more at francescaliparoti.com and discover how to go deeper inside the Midlife Thrive membership.
