All Episodes
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti — 91 episodes
Episode 89: Why Hot Flushes Happen in Perimenopause (And What Actually Helps)
Episode 88: Brain Fog in Perimenopause: What Oestrogen Does to the Brain
Episode 87: The Fibre Gap: Why Women in Perimenopause Need More Fibre Than They Think
Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)
Episode 85: Understanding HRT in Perimenopause: A Practical, Balanced Perspective
Episode 84: Perimenopause Symptoms at 40: The First Signs (and How to Tell What’s Really Going On)
Episode 83: Why Perimenopause Can Make Work Feel So Much Harder (Anxiety, Brain Fog & Confidence)
Episode 82: Stress and Your Hormones in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On
Episode 81: Intermittent Fasting and Perimenopause: What the Science Actually Says for Women
Episode 80: Itchy, Flushed, and Reactive Out of Nowhere? Understanding Histamine In Perimenopause
Episode 79: The Midlife Wake-Up Call: Why Perimenopause Makes Us Reevaluate Everything
Episode 78: What a Perimenopause Health Assessment Really Looks Like (and How a Nutritional Therapist Can Help)
Episode 77: Thyroid Health in Perimenopause: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Episode 76: Why You Feel Tired But Wired in Your 40s: Cortisol Rhythms Explained
Episode 75: Reducing alcohol in midlife without losing your identity, friendships, or fun, with Denise Hamilton-Mace
Episode 74: Why Building Muscle After 40 Is One of the Kindest Things You Can Do for Your Body
Episode 73: Supplements in Perimenopause: What’s Worth It, What’s Not & Why
Episode 72: Creatine, Collagen & Midlife Health: What Actually Helps (and What’s Overhyped)
Episode 71: Progesterone in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On & How to Support It
Episode 70: How to Navigate Perimenopause with Confidence - Inside the Midlife Thrive Membership
Episode 69: Perimenopause as a Magnifying Glass – Why Stress & Living Out of Alignment Worsen Symptoms
Episode 68: Don’t Wait Until Your Symptoms Are Screaming! Perimenopause as a Window of Opportunity
Episode 67: Struggling With Belly Fat in Your 40s? Here’s What’s Really Going On
From the Archive: What to Eat in Your 40s (and Beyond): The Best Diet for Perimenopause
Episode 66: Why You Feel More Stressed & Anxious in Your 40s: Understanding Cortisol + Your Nervous System
Episode 65: The Best Blood Tests for Perimenopause & Midlife Health
From the Archive: Understanding Muscle & Joint Pain in Perimenopause
Episode 64: Where Does Your Oestrogen Go Once It’s Been Used?
Episode 63: Low Oestrogen? How to Spot the Signs & Feel Like Yourself Again
Episode 62: DIM and Sulforaphane: How They Can Help You in Perimenopause (and When They Might Not)
Episode 61: Most Women Are Under-Fuelling: Why Eating Less Is Making You Feel Worse in Perimenopause
Episode 60: The Gut–Hormone Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Perimenopause Experience
Ep. 59: Master Your 24-Hour Body Clock for Better Sleep and Energy in Perimenopause
Ep. 58: Wide Awake at 3am? How Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause Disrupt Sleep (and What To Do About It)
Episode 57: How to Take a 360° Approach to Perimenopause (and Finally Thrive)
Episode 56: Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Perimenopause: What You Need to Know
Episode 55: Autoimmunity, Perimenopause & Your Immune System: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Episode 54: Managing Perimenopause with Autoimmunity, SIBO, or Mould Illness: What You Can Do When It Feels Like Everything’s Connected
Episode 53: Stormy Ride to Menopause: Why the Horror Stories Don’t Have to Be Yours
Episode 52: Bloating Like You're 6 Months Pregnant After Meals? Here’s What’s Really Going On
Episode 51: Understanding Metabolic Flexibility & Why It Matters in Perimenopause
Episode 50: 10 Things I Wish I Knew in My 30s (From a Now 45-Year-Old Perimenopause Expert)
Episode 49: What to Eat in Your 40s (and Beyond): The Best Diet for Perimenopause
Episode 48: Are You Fed Up with the Perimenopause Panic?
Episode 47: Supporting Your Hormones in Perimenopause: 5 Things Women 40+ Should Skip
Episode 46: Why Protein Matters More After 40
Episode 45: Perimenopause And Stress – Why Your Brain and Hormones Are in Overdrive
Episode 44: The Hidden Link Between Histamine and Perimenopause Symptoms
Episode 42: 6 Common Hormonal Imbalances in Your 40s+ and How to Support Each One
Episode 43: More Than a Period: Why Ovulation Is the Key to Hormonal Health
Episode 41: My Personal Perimenopause Story (So Far)
Episode 40: Oestrogen In Perimenopause: Understanding the Erratic Roller-Coaster
Ep. 39: Gallbladder Health & Oestrogen Detox in Perimenopause: A Listener Question
Ep 38: Support After Surgical Menopause – Your Questions Answered
Episode 37: Confused About HRT in Perimenopause? Your Questions Answered
Episode 36: Perimenopause & Your Gut: What’s Really Going On
Episode 34: Perimenopause Affects All 12 Body Systems & Why Autoimmunity Can Follow
Episode 35: Autoimmunity & Perimenopause: Triggers, Gut Health, and What You Can Do
Episode 33: Magnesium: The Must-Have Mineral for Perimenopause
Episode 32: Is it Your Thyroid, Perimenopause, or Both?
Episode 31: Collagen 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right One
Episode 30: Mastering Your Circadian Rhythm: The Key to Better Health in Perimenopause
Episode 29: Vitex & Perimenopause: How It Supports Progesterone & Ovulation
Episode 28: Beyond Hormones: Uncovering Hidden Causes of Perimenopausal Symptoms
Episode 27: Why Can’t I Focus? How Perimenopause Affects Your Brain and Cognition
Episode 26: How Your Gut Impacts Perimenopause Symptoms (And What to Do About It)
Episode 25: Hormone Health 101: The Importance of Oestrogen Detoxification
Episode 24: How to Eat in Perimenopause
Episode 23: Are These Stressors Tanking Your Progesterone?
Episode 22: Understanding + Leveraging Your Menstrual Cycle in Perimenopause
Episode 21: Muscle and Joint Pain In Perimenopause: What You Need to Know
Episode 20: Tired and Depressed? The Hidden Signs of Low B12
Episode 19: Key Principles for a Happy Perimenopause in 2025
Episode 18: Perimenopause and PMDD
Episode 17: Why You Need to Build Muscle After 40 More Than Ever Before
Episode 16: Foundational Pillar 4: Nourishing Movement + Muscle Building Exercise
Episode 15: Foundational Pillar 3: Managing Stress and Supporting Your Nervous System
Episode 14: Understanding Your Circadian Rhythm + How To Get Better Sleep
Episode 13: Perimenopause Shifts The Entire Hormonal Landscape: What That Means For You
Episode 12: Foundational Pillar 1 - Understanding + Supporting Blood Sugar Balance + Insulin Resistance
Episode 11: The Perimenopause Blueprint: Foundational Pillars for a Smoother Ride
Episode 10: Oestrogen in Perimenopause: What’s Happening and How to Help
Episode 9: Progesterone in Perimenopause: What’s Happening and How to Help
Episode 8: Understanding Cortisol: Why You Feel More Anxious And Stressed In Your 40s
Episode 7: Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause: Is It Right For You?
Episode 6: How To Lose Weight In Your 40s
Episode 5: Why You're Gaining Weight In Your 40s
Episode 4: What You Need For A Smoother Ride In Perimenopause
Episode 3: The Perimenopause Stages And Most Common Early Sign Symptoms
Episode 2: What's Actually Happening With Your Hormones in Your 40s
Episode 1: Welcome! An Intro To Me And The Show