Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti

Episode 50: 10 Things I Wish I Knew in My 30s (From a Now 45-Year-Old Perimenopause Expert)

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Welcome back to Empowered Perimenopause! This week’s episode is a personal milestone, not just because it’s Episode 50, but because I’m reflecting on the 10 biggest lessons I wish I’d known back in my 30s.

Like so many women, I thought menopause was something that happened suddenly at 50, and that was that. I’d never even heard the word perimenopause, let alone realised how much it could affect my energy, sleep, mood, cycles, digestion, and even my sense of self.

Now, at 45, and as a Nutritional Therapist helping women through this transition, I can see so clearly how much I didn’t know back then, and how much easier my journey could have been with the right knowledge and tools.

In this episode, I share:

• Why perimenopause often starts earlier than we think
• Symptoms beyond hot flushes (like brain fog, anxiety, and bloating)
• The impact of stress, sleep, and boundaries on hormone health
• How gut health and hormones are deeply connected
• Why this phase isn’t a curse but an invitation to reset and thrive

Whether you’re in your 30s, just starting to notice changes in your 40s, or are already navigating perimenopause, these insights are here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported.

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