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explain reactive oxygen species, antioxidants, cellular damage, environmental exposures including pollution and mould, the relationship with ageing and perimenopause, and what the DUTCH test's urinary 8-OHdG marker can and cannot tell us. 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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

What does metabolic health actually mean, and is it the same as having a fast metabolism? In this episode, I explain how blood glucose, insulin, blood lipids, blood pressure, visceral fat, liver health, muscle and fitness all contribute to metabolic health, and why this becomes particularly important during perimenopause and beyond. 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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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! https://app.francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-payment-founding-member-237129 Book a 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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 121 consultation: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: 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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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 month for life! 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/

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ My menopause specialist doctor - Dr Mandy Leonhardt

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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: 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/

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: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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/