Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)

May 18, 2026 00:24:54
Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 86: The Hidden Drivers of Perimenopause Symptoms (It’s Not Just Hormones)

May 18 2026 | 00:24:54

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Francesca Liparoti

Show Notes

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.

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