Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Stress has a huge impact on our ability to ovulate as we move through perimenopause, and ovulation is HOW we make progesterone. Progesterone is the first hormone to start to change when the body moves into perimenopause, and that’s because as early as mid to late 30s, we start to have more “non-ovulatory” cycles than ... Read more

Understanding the phases of the menstrual cycle, and knowing where you are in your cycle on any given day, is a powerful tool for symptoms management in perimenopause. Whilst the nature of the menstrual cycle changes as we move into and through perimenopause, we can still leverage the phases of the cycle to our advantage. ... Read more

Are you noticing your body is starting to hurt since being in your 40s…maybe your shoulders, knees, other joints, and your muscles? And you’re thinking but WHY, am I really that old?! Well don’t worry if this resonates because you are not alone! This may be due to something now known (but not by everybody) ... Read more

Are you feeling tired, fatigued? Maybe you’ve got muscle fatigue or weakness? Are you feeling low in mood, depressed, irritable, or anxious? Whilst these are common symptoms to start to experience during perimenopause, there are other reasons for symptoms like this and it’s important to explore all avenues and not just chalk everything up to ... Read more

In this episode, I talk through 7 basic key principles I use with my clients (and myself!) always as part of laying the foundations for health and an easier perimenopause journey. Or, you might want to use these principles to help you reset after what might have been a somewhat overindulgent and routine-disruptive Christmas period! ... Read more

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a health problem similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) but much more serious. It’s predominantly characterised by intense mood swings and other emotional and behavioural symptoms. Such as severe depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, tension, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal feelings. Symptoms start within th

Building muscle might not be something you’ve given much thought to when it comes to solving some of the typical and most troublesome perimenopause symptoms and challenges. But trust me, building muscle is ESSENTIAL in perimenopause!  Not only for weight management and fat loss, but for improving a lot of the neurological symptoms experienced during ... Read more

A question I get asked a lot is “what is the best amount of exercise to do and what type is best in perimenopause? Whether cardio or weights, or a combination of the two”. This is exactly what I address in this week’s episode, which is also the fourth foundational pillar to address for a ... Read more

“Stress management” can be such an elusive term. What does it actually mean? Why is it important to “manage stress”? Chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system (resulting from chronic stress and or previous big or little traumas) can (or DOES!) create a lot of hormonal havoc and dysregulation in other systems in the body. ... Read more

How many times have you been told or heard to “prioritise your sleep”? What if you ARE trying to “prioritise” sleep but you just can’t seem to sleep well anymore?! Sleep can be profoundly impacted during perimenopause and it can be one of the first things we notice, even as early as late 30s and ... Read more