Emotions During Perimenopause: The Ins and Outs of Your Mood

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

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

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.
For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

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.
For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Previous Episode

The Progesterone Decline: Are You Irritated, Anxious and Overwhelmed?

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/

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

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.
For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Next Episode

The Perimenopause Puzzle: Decoding the Signs and Symptoms

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/

Send us a question for the FAQs segment or your feedback, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at https://www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

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.
For more, follow on Instagram at @theperimenopausenaturopath.

WORK WITH SARAH THE PERIMENOPAUSE NATUROPATH:

PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) A self-guided program to help you reverse weight gain, boost energy, and reclaim your mood — without extreme diets or cutting carbs. Perfect for women who want a realistic plan that fits around kids, work, and actual life.
The Chaos to Calm Method: A 1:1 personalised program for women who want a more personalised plan and support — especially if you’ve got 10kg+ to lose, other health issues, or feel like your body’s just stuck. Includes comprehensive blood testing and analysis, Metabolic Balance ...

Chaos to Calm - Emotions During Perimenopause: The Ins and Outs of Your Mood

Transcript

00:03

Hey there. I'm Sarah McLachlan. Thanks for joining me on the Chaos To Calm Podcast, a podcast designed for women over 40 who think that changing hormones might be messing with their mood, metabolism and energy and want to change that in a healthy, sustainable and permanent way. Each episode we'll explore topics related to health and wellness for women in their 40s. Like what the heck is happening to your hormones, what to do about it with nutrition, lifestyle and stress management,