65. The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System

If you're feeling anxious, exhausted, gaining weight, and like nothing is working anymore, this episode is for you. These symptoms aren't just about hormones; they're often signs of a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, Functional Health & Integrative Nutrition Coach Claudia Petrilli, breaks down how your nervous system impacts hormones, metabolism, sleep, mood, and more during perimenopause. You'll learn why so many women over 40 feel stuck in survival mode and what you can start doing right now to calm your nervous system, reclaim your energy, and feel like yourself again. In this episode, we cover: Why your nervous system matters more than ever in midlife How chronic stress affects cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone Why feeling "tired but wired" is a sign your body is stuck in fight-or-flight How trauma wires your system for stress What a healthy cortisol rhythm should look like (and how to support it) 5 simple ways to regulate your nervous system today 💗Learn about Perimenopause Intensive, Claudia's 8-week private coaching package for women ready to take action HERE . Limited spots available. Episode 57. Releasing Trauma in Midlife: How Your Subconscious Shapes Your Health w/ Jennifer Ragazzo To connect with Claudia Petrilli: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website FREE GIFT: Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes FREE GIFT: Perimenopause Daily Checklist WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method BOOK A CLARITY SESSION: Perimenopause Clarity Session HRT COURSE: Perimenopause HRT Roadmap QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!