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Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

by Francesca Liparoti · English · Health

A show hosted by a Registered Nutritional Therapist to help you make sense of what's happening in your body as you move through your 40s and beyond. FREE QUIZ: Take my free perimenopause quiz to better understand your symptoms, where you may be on your journey, and what your next steps could be

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 40 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 2 minNew

Episode 106: Cortisol & Stress: What Does It Actually Mean?

Perhaps you’re more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, waking at 3am or feeling tired but wired. In this episode, I explain what cortisol actually does, why stress can feel different during perimenopause, and the truth about high cortisol, adrenal fatigue, cortisol belly and cortisol testing. 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:…

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5 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 105: Blood Sugar Balance: What Does It Actually Mean?
In this episode, I explain what good blood sugar regulation really looks like, why glucose naturally rises after eating, and what actually matters for supporting metabolic health through perimenopause and menopause. 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:…
28 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Episode 104: Insulin Resistance: What Does It Actually Mean?
We hear about insulin resistance everywhere, particularly in conversations about weight, blood sugar and menopause. But what does it actually mean? In this episode, I explain what insulin does, why the body can become less responsive to it, how the pancreas compensates, and the difference between insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. 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!…
21 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Episode 103: Hormone Balance: What Does It Actually Mean?
We’re constantly told to “balance our hormones”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, I explain why healthy hormones aren’t supposed to remain perfectly stable, what happens during perimenopause, what “oestrogen dominance” really means, and the questions to ask when a supplement promises to support hormone balance 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…
14 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Episode 102: Gut Health: What Does It Actually Mean?
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:…
7 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Episode 101: What Does “Inflammation” Actually Mean? And Why Does It Matter in Midlife?
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…
31 Aug 2026 · 24 min
Episode 100: Why Is My Ferritin Low? Potential Causes of Low Iron Stores
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:…
24 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Episode 99: HRT in Perimenopause: What I Wish Every Woman Knew Before Starting HRT
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:…
17 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Episode 98: Why Strength Changes Everything in Perimenopause
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:…
10 Aug 2026 · 48 min
Episode 97: Why Blood Sugar Matters (Even If You're Not Diabetic)
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:…
3 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Episode 96: Why Am I Gaining Weight in Perimenopause? It's About More Than Calories
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:…
27 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Episode 95: Why Sleep Changes During Perimenopause (And What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You)
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:…
20 Jul 2026 · 58 min
Episode 94: Why You Suddenly Can't Cope Like You Used To (And Why It's Not Your Fault)
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/
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 93: Why Perimenopause Isn't Just About Hormones: Understanding the Whole-Body Shift
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…
6 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Episode 92: Why Everything Hurts in Perimenopause: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Explained
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/
29 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Episode 91: The Weird (But Surprisingly Common) Symptoms of Perimenopause Nobody Talks About
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/
22 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Episode 90: You're Doing Everything Right… So Why Is Your Sleep Still Poor?
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…
15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
From the Archives: Cortisol, Stress and Perimenopause: Why You Feel More Stressed in Your 40s
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:…
8 Jun 2026 · 29 min
Episode 89: Why Hot Flushes Happen in Perimenopause (And What Actually Helps)
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…
1 Jun 2026 · 27 min
Episode 88: Brain Fog in Perimenopause: What Oestrogen Does to the Brain
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…
25 May 2026 · 20 min
Episode 87: The Fibre Gap: Why Women in Perimenopause Need More Fibre Than They Think
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…
18 May 2026 · 25 min
Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)
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…
11 May 2026 · 22 min
Episode 85: Understanding HRT in Perimenopause: A Practical, Balanced Perspective
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…
4 May 2026 · 17 min
Episode 84: Perimenopause Symptoms at 40: The First Signs (and How to Tell What’s Really Going On)
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:…
27 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Episode 83: Why Perimenopause Can Make Work Feel So Much Harder (Anxiety, Brain Fog & Confidence)
If you’ve been feeling less confident, more anxious, or not quite yourself at work lately… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Victoria Brookbank from MenoMinds to explore how perimenopause can impact your confidence, cognition, and ability to cope at work, and what actually helps you feel more like yourself again. Links: MenoMinds: https://www.menominds.co.uk Victoria’s work: https://mindsthatwork.com Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Work…
20 Apr 2026 · 22 min
Episode 82: Stress and Your Hormones in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On
Stress is one of the most overlooked drivers of symptoms in perimenopause, and it’s not just about emotional stress. In this episode, we explore how stress shows up in the body, how it affects ovulation, progesterone, oestrogen, cortisol, and sleep, and why midlife can make you feel more sensitive to stress than ever before. Because during perimenopause, your body isn’t just dealing with one hormone, it’s navigating an entire hormonal system under pressure. Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife Thrive membership:…
13 Apr 2026 · 25 min
Episode 81: Intermittent Fasting and Perimenopause: What the Science Actually Says for Women
Is intermittent fasting actually right for women in perimenopause? In this episode, I break down what the science really says, and how fasting can impact female hormones, energy, and stress levels in midlife. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether skipping meals is helping or hindering you, this will give you clarity. 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:…
6 Apr 2026 · 25 min
Episode 80: Itchy, Flushed, and Reactive Out of Nowhere? Understanding Histamine In Perimenopause
Suddenly feeling itchy, flushed, or reactive to foods in your 40s? It might be histamine. In this episode, I explain why this happens in perimenopause and what you can do to support your body. You'll learn: What histamine actually is (and why it’s not “bad”) Why your body can suddenly become more reactive in your 40s The connection between histamine, oestrogen and progesterone Common symptoms and triggers The role of gut health And most importantly, what you can do to support your body Links: Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife…
30 Mar 2026 · 19 min
Episode 79: The Midlife Wake-Up Call: Why Perimenopause Makes Us Reevaluate Everything
Perimenopause isn’t just a physical transition, it can be a wake-up call that makes you reevaluate your lifestyle, habits, and even relationships. In this episode, I explore why this happens and how it can become a powerful opportunity for change. You'll learn: Why perimenopause can feel emotionally and mentally confronting How hormonal changes can reduce your tolerance for stress Why the “mask starts to slip” in your 40s How perimenopause can highlight what’s no longer working in your lifestyle The connection between hormones, the nervous system, and your environment Why this stage can…
23 Mar 2026 · 15 min
Episode 78: What a Perimenopause Health Assessment Really Looks Like (and How a Nutritional Therapist Can Help)
If you’ve ever wondered what a nutritional therapist actually does in perimenopause, this episode takes you behind the scenes. Discover how a root-cause health assessment works, what’s really driving your symptoms, and how a personalised plan can help you feel like yourself again. Links: Book your perimenopause health assessment: https://francescaliparoti.com/perimenopause-health-assessment/ Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ Connect with me on Instagram:…

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Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti is a English health podcast from Francesca Liparoti. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Francesca Liparoti
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 40 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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