Chaos to Calm
Sarah McLachlan
As a woman over 40, you’re in the busiest phase of your life and probably starting to wonder WTH hormones?! Maybe you’ve figured out that these changing hormones are messing with your mood, metabolism and energy. You want to know, is it perimenopause and will it stay like this (or get worse)? Host Sarah the Perimenopause Naturopath helps you understand that this chaos doesn’t have to be your new normal, while teaching you how to master it in a healthy, sustainable and permanent way. Explore topics: like hormones, biochemistry and physiology (promise it won’t be boring!), along with what to do with food as medicine, nutrition, lifestyle and stress management. All interspersed with inspiring conversations with guests who share their insights and tips on how to live your best life in your 40s and beyond. You can make it to menopause without it ruining your life or relationships! Subscribe to Chaos to Calm on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts to make sure you don’t miss an episode! New episodes released every second Sunday
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04/08/23 • 19 min
In this episode, Sarah discusses the importance behind one of the two key female hormones; progesterone. She explains its calming and soothing role in the body, how declining levels are linked to perimenopause, and the potential symptoms of low progesterone levels including irritability, anxiousness and overwhelm.
Tune in to find out about:
• Why progesterone is important to different aspect of your health
• All about progesterone’s calming effects
• Common symptoms of low progesterone
• How you can boost your levels naturally
• Taking a food as medicine approach to supporting your hormones
• Tips for reducing stressors in your lifestyle
Find my blog all about low progesterone here:
https://www.akesohealthcare.com.au/low-progesterone-perimenopause/
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/08/23 • 19 min
04/08/23 • 19 min
Join us as Sarah takes us on an eye-opening journey through fluctuating oestrogen levels during perimenopause and the symptoms that women experience during this transitional phase. While exploring these hormonal changes, Sarah provides lots of helpful and practical advice to help you navigate this phase of life with confidence and smooth out those fluctuations.
Tune in to find out about:
• Symptoms you may feel with oestrogen fluctuations
• What a healthy period should feel like
• The importance of smoothing out the fluctuations
• What happens when your cells are lacking energy
• Simple tips to help your transition through perimenopause
• Nutrition to support your liver function
• Easy changes to make around the home to decrease your liver load
Find my blog about the oestrogen rollercoaster here:
www.akesohealthcare.com.au/oestrogen-rollercoaster
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/08/23 • 19 min
04/01/23 • 23 min
In this week’s episode, Sarah dives into the four phases of perimenopause as well as the physical and emotional changes that can come along with it so you can learn what to expect and gain an understanding of what is happening within your body. As you’re listening along, keep in mind that common symptoms don’t have to become your new normal!
Tune in to find out about:
• What is perimenopause?
• When menopause is considered to have begun
• The average age that ‘official’ menopause begins
• Early signs and symptoms
• What to expect in the four phases of perimenopause
• What is happening to your hormones
• How your journey is unique to you
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/01/23 • 23 min
03/25/23 • 21 min
Welcome to the inaugural Chaos to Calm episode! Listen along as we dive into Sarah’s journey into Naturopathy and her personal experiences with perimenopause. She shares her passion for helping women navigate through the various stages of menopause as well as some insightful tips and ideas to transition from chaos to calm.
Tune in to find out about:
• Sarah’s journey to becoming the Perimenopause Naturopath began
• Her personal experience with perimenopause
• The first signs and symptoms she encountered
• How perimenopause can highlight dysfunction in the body
• An insight into how Sarah managed her own perimenopause
• Having mindfulness around your approach to menopause
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
03/25/23 • 21 min
Welcome to Chaos to Calm!
Chaos to Calm
03/25/23 • 2 min
As a woman over 40, you’re in the busiest phase of your life and probably starting to wonder WTH hormones?! Maybe you’ve figured out that these changing hormones are messing with your mood, metabolism and energy. You want to know, is it perimenopause and will it stay like this (or get worse)?
Host Sarah the Perimenopause Naturopath helps you understand that this chaos doesn’t have to be your new normal, while teaching you how to master it in a healthy, sustainable and permanent way. Explore topics: like hormones, biochemistry and physiology (promise it won’t be boring!), along with what to do with food as medicine, nutrition, lifestyle and stress management. All interspersed with inspiring conversations with guests who share their insights and tips on how to live your best life in your 40s and beyond. You can make it to menopause without it ruining your life or relationships!
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
03/25/23 • 2 min
05/06/23 • 25 min
In this episode, we are exploring signs and symptoms of perimenopause that you may be told are ‘normal’ - but Sarah is here to tell you that they don’t have to be! Join us as we dive into these ten common symptoms that you shouldn’t have to put up with.
Tune in to find out about:
- Managing brain fog
- How keeping a symptom diary can help
- Dealing with insomnia
- Caffeine affecting your energy
- Heavy and painful periods
- Steady weight gain
- Noticing changes in your gut health
- Managing new food sensitivities
- Hormonal skin changes
- Inflammation from joint issues
- Address mood swings
- Finding the underlying causes
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
05/06/23 • 25 min
The 10 Things I Had Wrong About My Health in my 40s
Chaos to Calm
04/29/23 • 20 min
From misconceptions about movement and eating habits to bad sleep, stress management, and learning to say no more often - Sarah shares the top ten relatable things that she realised she had wrong about her health in her 40s.
Tune in to find out about:
- How over exercising can be detrimental to your health
- Why you should avoid skipping meals
- The importance of coffee after breakfast
- Prioritising nourishing breakfasts
- Self comfort vs. self care
- Managing your schedule and organisation
- The negative effects of calorie restriction
- How overeating can affect your health
- Prioritising mindful eating habits
- Balancing your plate
Interested in my Balance Meal Formula resource? Find it here www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/mealformula.
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/29/23 • 20 min
04/22/23 • 17 min
Perimenopause can be a confusing and sometimes stressful time as symptoms can vary widely and be mistaken for other conditions. In this week’s episode, Sarah is chatting about the ins and outs of diagnosing perimenopause, including the best assessment types and other factors that may be influencing your symptoms.
Tune in to find out about:
- How to recognise and acknowledge perimenopause
- Why adequate documentation of health history is essential
- Hormone testing vs. symptom-based assessment
- Ruling out other possible health factors
- Important considerations when assessing perimenopause
Interested in learning more about my free Perimenopause Decoder resource? Check out www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/decoder
Find my blog all about perimenopause diagnosis here:
www.akesohealthcare.com.au/how-is-perimenopause-diagnosed/
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/22/23 • 17 min
05/13/23 • 27 min
This week, Sarah speaks candidly about her views and the current studies on intermittent fasting and perimenopause, and the reasons why it isn’t the best choice for women, especially during the perimenopause. Tune in until the end for 5 delicious breakfast ideas for busy women!
Tune in to find out about:
- What intermittent fasting involves
- The current research
- Why fasting is a stressor on our bodies
- Health issues that fasting may exacerbate
- Effects on hormonal and physiological factors
- The domino effect of skipping meals
- Listening to your body’s cues
- Why breakfast is essential
- 5 easy breakfast ideas
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
05/13/23 • 27 min
04/15/23 • 28 min
Are you feeling like your mood swings are unpredictable during perimenopause? Maybe your family doesn’t know what to expect from you from one moment to another? This week, Sarah is discussing the reasons why you might be feeling these cranky and irritated emotions during perimenopause.
Tune in to find out about:
• Why these mood changes happen
• What is happening within your body
• How a naturopath can help you manage your emotions
• The importance of using a holistic and preventative approach
• Hormones that may impact your mood
• What mood neurotransmitters are and how they play a role
• How synthetic hormonal contraceptives may be exacerbating the issue
• Tips to calm your mood and reduce irritation
Interested in learning more about my Free Chaos to Calm Masterclass? Check out www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au
FREEBIES:
- Caught in a hormonal storm? The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
- Been told your blood test results are "normal" or "fine" while you feel far from your best? It's time to dig deeper and uncover the missing piece of the puzzle. Discover the power of optimal blood test analysis with The Blood Test Decoder: Optimal Ranges for Women Over 40.
- Struggle to find the time and energy to prepare healthy meals that will nourish your body and help you feel your best? Check out The Chaos to Calm Balanced Meal Formula for inspiration.
To connect with Sarah and learn more about her services, visit her website at www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au, follow along on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.
04/15/23 • 28 min
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How many episodes does Chaos to Calm have?
Chaos to Calm currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Chaos to Calm cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Women'S Health, Podcasts and Weight Loss.
What is the most popular episode on Chaos to Calm?
The episode title 'The Progesterone Decline: Are You Irritated, Anxious and Overwhelmed?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chaos to Calm?
The average episode length on Chaos to Calm is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chaos to Calm released?
Episodes of Chaos to Calm are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chaos to Calm?
The first episode of Chaos to Calm was released on Mar 25, 2023.
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