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Perimenopause Symptoms You Might Be Missing (Part 1): Tired but Wired, Fat Loss Frustration, Mood Shifts & Brain Fog
In this episode of The Nicola Graham Podcast, I share why I’ve been talking more about perimenopause after opening up on Instagram about “losing my mojo,” and I outline subtle, often-masked symptoms that can show up in everyday life as oestrogen and progesterone begin fluctuating, especially for women around 38+.
I cover feeling tired but wired (afternoon crashes, night waking, palpitations), fat loss feeling harder with weight creeping up around the middle and increased cravings linked to blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, mood changes like irritability, anxiety and tearfulness, and brain fog/forgetfulness, including the role of gut health.
Sharing practical steps like reducing late caffeine, building a consistent evening routine, fuelling properly through the day instead of fasting, tracking your cycle to protect energy, prioritising rest, getting outside, and using strength training for regulation, plus how to advocate for yourself with your GP.
This is part one, with part two to follow, and I also explain the “health-first” approach inside my Time to Thrive group coaching. And if you found this episode valuable, like and subscribe to keep up to date with more valuable insights and actionable advice
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00:00 Subtle Perimenopause Signs
00:21 Mojo Lost Instagram Spark
01:09 Masking Changes Mindset
02:06 Weekly Unfiltered Sunshine
03:12 Daughter Confidence Pep Talk
05:42 Kids Mirror Self Talk
10:06 What Perimenopause Is
13:24 Symptom One Tired Wired
15:46 Fixes Sleep Caffeine Fuel
17:05 Symptom Two Fat Loss Harder
19:19 Insulin Cravings Belly Gain
20:31 Stop Eating Less Doing More
20:58 Food Diary Reality Check
21:34 Friday Undereating Weekend Fallout
23:40 Fasting Backfires New Approach
24:29 Mood Swings Stress Tolerance
28:36 Track Your Cycle Protect Energy
30:35 Cravings Regulation Tools
33:52 Brain Fog Gut Health Link
38:06 Health First Not Scale
42:09 Sustainable Coaching Invitation