You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause with Jenny Smith

In this episode, Jenny shares the moment everything changed for her: sitting in a doctor’s office, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and being offered a quick solution that didn’t address her symptoms. If you’ve been feeling like something is off but can’t get real answers, this episode connects the dots between perimenopause symptoms, anxiety, and hormone imbalance.She talks about how a functional medicine approach shifted everything, helping her understand the role of hormones, blood sugar, and lifestyle in how she was feeling. Instead of masking symptoms, she began supporting her body in a way that restored her energy, stabilized her mood, and helped her feel like herself again.This episode offers a powerful reminder that with the right approach, it is possible to reduce anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings during perimenopause and start feeling better in your body again.Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fixIf you’re tired of feeling anxious, exhausted, and not like yourself, get on the Hormone Reset Project Waitlist: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrpConnect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoachingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simpleLearn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

In this episode, Jenny tackles a question so many women are asking: Should I have my hormones tested? She breaks down why the answer isn’t as simple as you might think, and why you don’t necessarily need labs to know you’re in perimenopause. She also shares when testing can be helpful, and why timing and context matter more than most women realize.Jenny also uncovers what’s often missing from standard lab work and why so many women are told “everything is normal” when they don’t feel normal. She talks about key areas commonly overlooked and explains how to start advocating for your health so you can get real answers and support.Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fixConnect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoachingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simpleLearn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/IFM Find a Practitioner: https://help.ifm.org/find-a-practitionerDisclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, It’s Perimenopause, we’re talking all about estrogen, your body’s primary growth and protection hormone, and what it looks like when it’s low, when it’s high, and when it’s balanced. If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, low energy, or just not feeling like yourself, this will help you understand what’s really going on during perimenopause.Jenny walks you through the common symptoms of low estrogen as well as signs of high estrogen, and you’ll also learn what it actually feels like when estrogen is balanced.By the end of the episode, you will be able to connect the dots between estrogen and progesterone and identify simple lifestyle habits that can support hormone balance, improve energy, and reduce perimenopause symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, and weight gain.Join the Meal Planning Challenge here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/mpcDownload the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fixConnect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoachingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simpleLearn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

In this episode, Jenny explains why the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s, like pushing through stress, skipping meals, or running on little sleep, often stop working in your 40s. As you enter perimenopause, fluctuating hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone begin to affect your mood, sleep, stress tolerance, energy, and body composition. Jenny breaks down what’s happening biologically during this transition and why you may suddenly feel more anxious, emotionally reactive, exhausted, or frustrated as your body changes. Most importantly, she reassures you that you’re not imagining these changes and that, with the right support and understanding, it’s possible to navigate perimenopause feeling better in your body and more in control of your health.Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fixConnect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoachingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simpleLearn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

Perimenopause can begin up to 10 years before menopause, yet many women don’t realize that’s what they’re experiencing. In this episode, Jenny explains what perimenopause really is, the hormonal shifts behind common symptoms, and how to recognize the early signs, from anxiety, poor sleep, and mood swings to cycle changes, fatigue, and weight gain.Jenny also shares why stress becomes harder to manage during this phase and how supporting your body through simple lifestyle habits can make a powerful difference. You’ll learn where to start, including protecting sleep, nourishing your body with enough protein and fiber, and incorporating movement.Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fixConnect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoachingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simpleLearn more at https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or health-related decisions.

Welcome to You’re Not Crazy, It’s Perimenopause — a real-talk podcast for women over 40 navigating anxiety, mood swings, stress, and the emotional and physical changes of perimenopause. Hosted by board-certified Functional Medicine Health Coach Jenny Smith, this podcast helps women understand their hormones and midlife health so they can start feeling like themselves again.Each week, listeners gain simple, practical tools to support hormone balance, improve mood and energy, and navigate the menopause transition with greater calm, clarity, and confidence. Episodes include solo teachings and conversations with trusted experts, all focused on helping women thrive through perimenopause and beyond.Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New episodes release weekly.