{"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":"#22: How Much Protein Do Women in Perimenopause Really Need?","slug":"22-how-much-protein-do-women-in-perimenopause-really-need","published_at":"2026-07-21T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-re-not-crazy-it-s-perimenopause-with-jenny-smith-7725196/22-how-much-protein-do-women-in-perimenopause-really-need","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/d41491485bcba5f31550a492897082723996b04be55209b3db6f3c4eb68c553c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNDA5NzU0My1lZGYzLTRmYTYtYWMzZi1jYWRjMmI0MzNmOWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhY2UxMGIyYi0yNzU3LTQwOGMtOTFlOC0wMmRjMjNjMWJhNjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiNmNkMTZjZmZhMDk1OWRjNjVlYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1YThkYzEwNjA1NTg4NmZiNWFhZTMwL2plbm5pZmVyLXNtaXRocy1zdHVkaW8tZVV3c1ItY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE3X18yMi0xNy01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d41491485bcba5f31550a492897082723996b04be55209b3db6f3c4eb68c553c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNDA5NzU0My1lZGYzLTRmYTYtYWMzZi1jYWRjMmI0MzNmOWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhY2UxMGIyYi0yNzU3LTQwOGMtOTFlOC0wMmRjMjNjMWJhNjciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiNmNkMTZjZmZhMDk1OWRjNjVlYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1YThkYzEwNjA1NTg4NmZiNWFhZTMwL2plbm5pZmVyLXNtaXRocy1zdHVkaW8tZVV3c1ItY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTE3X18yMi0xNy01Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"You've heard it a hundred times: \"Eat more protein.\" But if you're already eating protein and still struggling with sugar cravings, low energy, or feeling hungry all the time, you might not be getting enough. In this episode, Jenny explains why protein becomes even more important after 40, the common mistakes women make, and why there's a big difference between eating some protein and eating the right amount of protein. She also shares how protein affects your metabolism, muscle, blood sugar, and cravings, along with simple ways to increase it without overcomplicating your meals. If you've been wondering how much protein you actually need in perimenopause, and why it could be the missing piece to feeling satisfied, energized, and more in control around food, this episode is for you. Download the Protein Fix Guide here: https://www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/protein-fix Connect with Jenny here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifiedLifestyleCoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyaz_simple Equip Prime Protein -Use this link for 15% off first-time orders. http://www.equipfoods.com/simple Affiliate Disclosure: If you order Equip protein through my link, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The host is not acting as your medical provider. 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