{"podcast":{"title":"You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause with Jenny Smith","slug":"you-re-not-crazy-it-s-perimenopause-with-jenny-smith-7725196","podcast_index_feed_id":7725196,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/9qEQ9AQe.rss","website_url":"https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ace10b2b-2757-408c-91e8-02dc23c1ba67/logos/88532716-f163-4613-a7d3-cca8815217ed.png","author":"Jenny Smith","episode_count":24,"summary":"You’re Not Crazy, It’s Perimenopause is a real-talk podcast for women navigating the emotional and physical rollercoaster of midlife hormones. Hosted by Board-Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach Jenny Smith, this show helps you make sense of anxiety, mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, and the millions of other symptoms that often appear during perimenopause. Each week, we’ll blend education, encouragement, and simple, practical steps you can take to help you shift out of stress mode and into calm so you can feel like yourself again. If you’ve ever wondered, “What is happening to me?” you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not crazy. This is your space to feel heard and understood. You will walk away with a better understanding of your body and move through perimenopause with confidence to feel amazing in this season of life.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T00:17:45.149086+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-re-not-crazy-it-s-perimenopause-with-jenny-smith-7725196"},"episode":{"title":"#12: Why You Feel So Tired in Perimenopause","slug":"12-why-you-feel-so-tired-in-perimenopause","published_at":"2026-05-12T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-re-not-crazy-it-s-perimenopause-with-jenny-smith-7725196/12-why-you-feel-so-tired-in-perimenopause","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-re-not-crazy-it-s-perimenopause-with-jenny-smith-7725196","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e1f57fcd7b889a2aae11bcf213a1e59971d6f52c6a720e0bc545c84f95a7515/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNWRjMjcwZS00YjFkLTQ0MDUtOThmZC0xZTQxMTBjY2YyNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhY2UxMGIyYi0yNzU3LTQwOGMtOTFlOC0wMmRjMjNjMWJhNjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiNmNkMTZjZmZhMDk1OWRjNjVlYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZDIxNmE5NjVlMTUyZTFiYTYwOWZiL2plbm5pZmVyLXNtaXRocy1zdHVkaW8tZVV3c1ItY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LThfXzEtMzQtMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0e1f57fcd7b889a2aae11bcf213a1e59971d6f52c6a720e0bc545c84f95a7515/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNWRjMjcwZS00YjFkLTQ0MDUtOThmZC0xZTQxMTBjY2YyNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhY2UxMGIyYi0yNzU3LTQwOGMtOTFlOC0wMmRjMjNjMWJhNjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiNmNkMTZjZmZhMDk1OWRjNjVlYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmZDIxNmE5NjVlMTUyZTFiYTYwOWZiL2plbm5pZmVyLXNtaXRocy1zdHVkaW8tZVV3c1ItY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LThfXzEtMzQtMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Jenny discusses why sleep can feel so much harder during perimenopause and why sleep is critical in this stage of life. She shares a personal story from one of the most difficult seasons of her life and how it opened her eyes to the serious impact sleep deprivation can have on mood, focus, decision-making, and overall health. She also breaks down what happens during the different stages of sleep and why deep sleep and REM sleep are so important for hormone balance, metabolism, brain health, cravings, immunity, and emotional regulation. She explains in simple terms how fluctuating hormones, stress, cortisol, blood sugar dips, hot flashes, and nighttime anxiety can all disrupt sleep, then offers a few simple, realistic strategies women can start using to support better rest and feel more rested. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix Hormone Reset Project Waitlist: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/hrp Connect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple Learn 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.","meta_description":"In this episode, Jenny discusses why sleep can feel so much harder during perimenopause and why sleep is critical in this stage of life. 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