Could itchy ears, dry eyes, tinnitus, acne and phantom smells really be linked to perimenopause? In this episode, Francesca explores some of the surprising symptoms nobody talks about.

Links:

• Free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page
• Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/
• Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/

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!

If you're waking at 3am despite following all the sleep advice, this episode will help you understand why sleep problems in perimenopause are often about much more than sleep.

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/

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!

Feeling more stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or "wired but tired" since hitting your 40s? You're not imagining it. In this episode, we explore the connection between cortisol, stress, and perimenopause, why your body may be responding differently to stress than it used to, and practical strategies to support your nervous system, improve sleep, and restore balance.

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/

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!

Learn why hot flushes and night sweats are about more than just hormones, and how factors like stress, blood sugar, hydration and lifestyle can influence symptoms, and supplements for hot flushes.

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/

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!

Discover how fluctuating oestrogen affects memory, focus, mood and mental clarity during perimenopause, plus practical ways to support your brain through midlife.

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/

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!

This episode explores why fibre is one of the most overlooked nutrients in perimenopause. Francesca shares how fibre supports hormone health, gut health, blood sugar balance and long-term wellbeing, plus simple, realistic ways to increase fibre without overwhelm.

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/

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!

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!

Feeling confused about HRT? This episode breaks down the latest guidance, clears up common myths, and helps you understand your options in a calm, balanced way.

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/

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!