76. Feeling Sad, Irritable, or Unmotivated Over 40? Here's What's Really Going On

76. Feeling Sad, Irritable, or Unmotivated Over 40? Here's What's Really Going On

In this episode, Claudia gets vulnerable, sharing her own struggle with depression, the steps she took to overcome it, and how you can navigate depression in perimenopause.

In this episode we covered:
  • How hormone changes in perimenopause affect mental health
  • How nutrient imbalances and gut health play a role in depression
  • The life transitions perimenopause women experience
  • Frustrations with your body and health in perimenopause
  • The impact of unaddressed trauma
  • Is it time to slow down or consider a career change?
  • Steps to overcome depression including supplement suggestions


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Links Mentioned:

Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend

Episode 10: Why You Can't Sleep in Peri

Episode 24: Rethinking Sleep in Perimenopause W/ Morgan Adams (Sleep Coach)

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https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5020390/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4393508/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485215

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74. Caring for Aging Parents While Navigating Perimenopause: What No One Talks About

74. Caring for Aging Parents While Navigating Perimenopause: What No One Talks About

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73. Non-Hormonal Perimenopause Solutions: When HRT Isn't the Right Fit w/ Dr. Ana Duarte

73. Non-Hormonal Perimenopause Solutions: When HRT Isn't the Right Fit w/ Dr. Ana Duarte

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, Claudia is joined by Dr. Ana Duarte, a medical doctor, expert in anti-aging and longevity medicine, and CSO of Eusari Nutrition. After 15+ years in pharmac...

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72. When Should You Start HRT? The Truth for Women in Their 40s

72. When Should You Start HRT? The Truth for Women in Their 40s

Confused about when to start hormone replacement therapy? You're not alone. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're cutting through the mixed messages and breaking down when to consider sta...

23 Jul 20259min

71. Gratitude: It's More Powerful Than We Think in Perimenopause

71. Gratitude: It's More Powerful Than We Think in Perimenopause

In this short, reflective episode, Claudia gets real about the power of gratitude–especially during the chaotic, emotional, and overwhelming season of perimenopause. If you're a busy, driven woman ove...

16 Jul 202511min

70. Why You're Anxious in Perimenopause & What to Do About It

70. Why You're Anxious in Perimenopause & What to Do About It

About 15% to 50% of perimenopausal women may experience anxiety, often accompanied by depression, insomnia, and forgetfulness. In fact, anxiety is one of the main symptoms women reach out to me about....

9 Jul 202516min

69. Overstimulated & Over It: Why Midlife Feels So Loud

69. Overstimulated & Over It: Why Midlife Feels So Loud

If you're a woman in your 40s who feels constantly anxious, moody, and mentally fried, it might not just be your hormones. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, I unpack one of the most overloo...

25 Jun 202515min

68. Estrogen: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

68. Estrogen: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know

Estrogen often gets a bad rap, but it's one of the most powerful and protective hormones in a woman's body, especially in midlife. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're unpacking what est...

18 Jun 202517min

67. Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It

67. Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're diving deep into cortisol, the stress hormone that plays a significant role in our health, especially for women over 40. If you've been feeling exhau...

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