EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 24 MIN
Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)
from Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti · host Francesca Liparoti
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!
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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!
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