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

Jenny Smith

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.

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  • 24 episodes
  • Updated Tuesday
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  • March 10 · 23 min

    #3: You're not crazy! It's your hormones

    In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, It’s Perimenopause, Jenny Smith gets real about a topic many women feel ashamed to talk about: the sudden anger, irritability, and even moments of despair that can show up during the menopause transition. Jenny shares a personal story from a season marked by intense stress, disrupted relationships, and coping with alcohol, and how looking back helped her understand what was really happening beneath the surface. She breaks down four key reasons emotions can feel bigger in perimenopause. You’ll also walk away with simple, practical tools you can apply right away to improve your mood and feel like yourself again. 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 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.

  • March 10 · 24 min

    #2: How do you know if you're in perimenopause?

    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-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 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.

  • March 10 · 20 min

    #1: Anxiety or Hormones? My Wake-Up Call

    In this first episode of You’re Not Crazy, It’s Perimenopause, Jenny shares her personal experience that led her to this work. In her early 40s, she began feeling exhausted, anxious, and unlike herself, but no one could explain why. She was told to “eat better and exercise,” yet she knew something deeper was going on. After being misdiagnosed and struggling for answers, Jenny discovered functional medicine, a whole-body approach focused on sleep, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle. As she made changes, her energy returned, she reversed prediabetes, lost weight, and began to feel like herself again. That transformation sparked her mission: to help women understand what’s happening in their bodies during perimenopause and feel empowered, not dismissed, in midlife. If you’ve ever thought, What is happening to me?, then this episode is for you. 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/

  • February 26 · 2 min

    Trailer: You're Not Crazy! It's Perimenopause

    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.