In this episode, we covered: Why libido is low in perimenopause Why libido is high in perimenopause Hormones linked to libido Causes of low libido beyond hormones How stress and medications affect libido Why self care and pleasure is vital Communicating with your partner Steps to repair libido in perimenopause Supplements to consider for low libido Links Mentioned in this Episode: Julva Cream Bezwecken Ovals Bonafide Ristela Nitric Oxide Viia Hemp House of Wise Sliquid Lube Good Clean Love Vagin...
Nov 07, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode, we covered: The transition from surgeon to regenerative & integrated medicine Why we need a holistic approach to perimenopause What is regenerative medicine? What does it mean to age with radiance? The benefits of hormone replacement therapy in perimenopause & menopause Today I have a lovely guest, Dr. Prudence Hall with me. Dr. Prudence Hall started as a traditional gynecological surgeon and transitioned her career to focus on regenerative and integrated medicine. As th...
Oct 23, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we covered: Causes of hair loss in perimenopause How estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play a role in hair loss Other factors that contribute to hair loss How stress and your diet affect hair loss The gut health connection to hair loss 6 steps to take to fix hair loss Brands mentioned: Innersense Acure Mill Creek Virtue Labs Vegamour Olaplex Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9262270/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7432488/ https://news.har...
Oct 16, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we covered: High functioning anxiety in perimenopausal women Self doubt and perfectionism How physical health plays a role in anxiety The holistic approach to anxiety Nadia’s health non-negotiables Hey, welcome back to the show…today I have a special guest. Nadia Fiorita is a South Florida based licensed clinical therapist with a modern and authentic approach. She has been in the field for over a decade and specializes in working with busy women + adolescent girls who struggle w...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Jill is a Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Expert, and Menopause Educator who is calling B.S. on the “it’s all downhill from here” narrative on aging and teaching women how to reconnect with their bodies, support themselves through pausal stages, and advocate for their well-being forever and always. Jill believes education is the key to helping women understand their bodies, manage their health, and advocate for themselves as they age. Jill created The Beginner's Guide to Hormone Replacement The...
Oct 02, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, we covered: The connection between oral health and hormones How perimenopause affects your oral health Things that can be done for dry mouth How mercury amalgams affect our health Amber’s daily oral health routine Practical steps to optimize oral health Amber White Amber White is a dedicated dental hygienist and holistic health practitioner who found her true calling in Biological Dentistry. After years of practicing traditional dental hygiene, Amber sought to offer more compreh...
Sep 25, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode, we covered: What are hot flashes? Causes of hot flashes in perimenopause Hormone imbalances linked to hot flashes How HRT can help with hot flashes Non-hormonal solutions for hot flashes Links Mentioned: Cozy Earth (save 40% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA) Femmenessence Maca Doors Opening Soon! - Perimenopause Made Easy Please be on the lookout for Perimenopause Made Easy, my 8-week live group coaching program , which delivers bite-sized education around the hormone changes happe...
Sep 18, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode, we covered: Masculine vs. feminine energy One of the biggest drivers of hormone imbalances The impact of a go-go-go mentality Slowing down is necessary in perimenopause How I’ve been self reflecting New ways to get support from me CLICK TO VIEW FULL SHOW NOTES To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFTS: Perimenopause Daily Checklist Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Pr...
Sep 11, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, we covered: Symptoms of progesterone deficiency Types of progesterone replacement therapy Why “low and slow” dosing can make women feel worse To cycle or not to cycle progesterone Why progestins are NOT the same as progesterone The problem with hormone testing Endocrine effects of COVID-19 vaccines Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with over 30 years of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement thera...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we covered: What are endocrine disruptors How do endocrine disruptors affect hormones Why it’s important to minimize them Why xenoestrogens are the problem, not estrogen Common personal care products to swap How to shop safer products Links Mentioned: Hormone Deception Book by Lindsey Berkson Cozy Earth (save 40% with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA) Primally Pure Skincare (save with code: HEALTHCOACHCLAUDIA10) AirDoctor - HEPA Air Purifier for Home and Office Sources: https://www.eure...
Aug 28, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, we covered: Why I recommend bioidentical hormones Progesterone resistance Is your dose too high or too low? Is your provider ignoring your need for estrogen? Why we need to be open to different forms of HRT What I believe is most important for HRT to be effective Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6497082 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7231988/ To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-H...
Aug 21, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, we covered: Breast cancer prevalence in the US Should you fear breast cancer? Heart disease - the #1 killer of women How should we be screening for breast cancer Should women have mammograms? Negative impact of breast cancer treatments Does estrogen cause breast cancer? What does ER (estrogen receptor) or PR (progesterone receptor) positive mean? Is HRT (hormone replacement therapy) safe to use after breast cancer? Dr. Jenn Simmons: Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowshi...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, we covered my own essential, non-negotiable health “hacks” to help me thrive in perimenopause. These are things that I believe all humans need in order to thrive, the not-so-sexy things like supplements, testing and biohacking tools. While those things certainly help and I use them myself, what I’m covering in this episode are things that truly move the needle when it comes to your health. These are things we’ve seen work with many clients over the years and things I make time f...
Aug 07, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this short and to-the-point episode, Claudia gives tough love to help you STOP making excuses, putting everyone & everything else before you, and settling for mediocre care and health. Because you deserve to feel good in your perimenopausal years - and beyond. Save $200 (when you pay in full) in The Hormone Rescue . Grab your spot HERE (sale ends July 31st)! To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Horm...
Jul 31, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we covered: Common gut issues in perimenopause The gut and hormone connection Why estrogen is gut supportive Do you need to address gut health before starting HRT Why we utilize a stool test with clients Tips to optimize your gut health Mentioned in this episode: Probiotic I love: Microbiome Labs Megasporebiotic (save 15% with code: claudia123) Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28778332 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10620-018-4939-1 https://www.sciencedaily.c...
Jul 24, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, we covered: Why Tonya supports women in peri/menopause Why I decided to invite Tonya to join the team How The Hormone Rescue program is different than others Testing we use (and why we skip expensive hormone testing) Updates we've made to The Hormone Rescue Tonya Romano - Coach in The Hormone Rescue Tonya is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified Dietary Supplement Specialist through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. She has specialized tr...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we covered: Why sleep is so important Why so many women in midlife suffer from poor sleep The importance of morning and evening routines Morgan’s experience and thoughts on sleeping pills How insomnia can be addressed What’s more important: sleep quality or quantity? Causes of middle of the night wake-ups and what to do about them Sheets, nighttime snacking and sleep apnea Wearable sleep trackers Morgan Adams is a transformative holistic sleep coach who empowers women to conquer...
Jul 10, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we covered: Why Steve educates patients & providers on hormone replacement therapy The difference between FDA-approved and compounded hormones Are compounding pharmacies regulated? Common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy Benefits of hormone replacement therapy The 4 major chronic diseases linked to hormone loss Are food & lifestyle changes enough in peri/menopause? Different types of hormone replacement therapy Is oral estrogen replacement therapy harmful...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, we covered: What is histamine Symptoms of histamine intolerance The estrogen and histamine connection The anti-histamine hormone I love Why histamine issues are worse in perimenopause How HRT may exacerbate histamine How we approach histamine issues with clients Supplements to consider & more Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17166400/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3537328/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11054089/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih....
Jun 26, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we covered: What are boundaries? Why we need boundaries in perimenopause Examples of leaky boundaries The formula for loving boundaries Energy leaks you may not be aware you have Why you might have leaky boundaries How to start putting boundaries into place To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Navigating Hormone Changes in Your 40s WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@cl...
Jun 19, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, we covered: Why you need to build this “muscle” in perimenopause The many challenges that come in this stage of life What we can and cannot control in life The choices we get to make What to do when life throws curveballs at you AS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program LISTEN TO EPISODE 13: Stress & Perimenopause: What’s the Connection? To Connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Gui...
Jun 12, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode Description In this episode, we covered: Common period and cycle changes in perimenopause Uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis and adenomyosis Is it estrogen dominance or progesterone deficiency? Can you “regulate” your periods in perimenopause? What’s behind painful & heavy periods? How your gut is tied to your periods 7 ways to improve perimenopause periods Supplements I recommend for heavy/painful periods AS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MACA: Grab the Maca I recommend HERE FISH O...
Jun 05, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, we covered: 3 food “rules” I recommend for perimenopause Why you need protein, fat and carbs How much you need of each macronutrient To fast or not to fast? How often should you eat? AS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: EQUIP PROTEIN: Grab my favorite protein powder HERE and save 15% with code: healthcoachclaudia. WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program Sources: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-075354 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835660/ https://www.healthl...
May 29, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we covered: Hormone changes that affect your weight Why stress is a huge culprit of weight gain Is it “estrogen dominance” or progesterone deficiency? ‘Hunger’ and ‘satiety’ hormones that get overlooked How our client Aleah lost 17 pounds! The one macronutrient you need to track Why your gut plays a massive role in your weight Why you need to LHS (lift heavy sh*t) What I do to avoid “bulking up” How I track my steps Sources: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ob-gyn/ur-medicine-meno...
May 22, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we covered: How to find an HRT provider Different deliveries of hormone replacement therapy Why hormone injections and pellets are not recommended Side effects of hormone replacement therapy Progesterone hormone replacement therapy Estrogen hormone replacement therapy Testosterone & DHEA hormone replacement therapy Sources: Women’s International Pharmacy Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)-trained providers The Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine (Worldlink...
May 15, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, we covered: Ramifications of low hormones Health benefits of replacing hormones Different terms for hormone replacement therapy Difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones Fears about hormone replacement therapy Women’s Health Initiative Study Contraindications for HRT Over-the-counter hormones vs. prescription FDA-approved vs. compounded In last week’s episode, I shared my journey with hormone replacement therapy and why I use it. If you haven’t listened to that, I h...
May 08, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we covered: A common misconception about HRT My hormone health over the years The symptoms I experienced in my mid-late 30s Why I’m an advocate for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Why I addressed thyroid hormones first My journey with hormone replacement therapy Benefits I experienced and side effects WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31540401/ https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-th...
May 01, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, we covered: How stress affects perimenopause Symptoms associated with stress What happens when ovaries slow down How stress affects bodily functions Obvious and not-so-obvious stressors Steps to put into place to mitigate stress Mentioned in this episode: Meditation app: Insight Timer Hydration packets: Cure (use code: healthcoachclaudia) WORK WITH US: The Hormone Rescue Program Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4666866/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...
Apr 24, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, we covered: Anxiety in perimenopause Hormone changes that cause anxiety Why progesterone is your best friend What to know about copper Vital food & lifestyle changes to make Some supplements to consider Mentioned in this episode: Matcha I love: https://amzn.to/4aQjAXv Perimenopause Made Easy - https://claudiapetrilli.com/perimadeeasy Sources: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/mood-changes-during-perimenopause-are-real-heres-what-to-know https:...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, we covered: Mood swings in perimenopause Hormone fluctuations that cause moodiness The estrogen-serotonin connection Why your food & lifestyle shouldn’t be overlooked PMDD in perimenopause Steps to take to improve mood struggles Mentioned in this episode: Perimenopause Made Easy - https://claudiapetrilli.com/perimadeeasy Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1327664/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4335177/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1195579...
Apr 10, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
