Ten Common Symptoms of Perimenopause That Don’t Need To Be Your New Normal

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

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 ...

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

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 10 Things I Had Wrong About My Health in my 40s

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.

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

Intermittent fasting and perimenopause: why it’s not the best choice

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

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 - Ten Common Symptoms of Perimenopause That Don’t Need To Be Your New Normal

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,