Chaos to Calm
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 Sunday.
Chaos to Calm
Beating brain fog in perimenopause
Ever walked into a room and forgot what you went there for? Or having trouble remembering what you were saying or the names of people, places or things?! That’s not just something to accept as part of getting older — but it is a really common symptom of perimenopause - it’s brain fog.
What you'll get from this episode:
- Discover the hidden impact of hormonal fluctuations:
- Learn how the ebb and flow of estrogen and progesterone are more than just background players in your perimenopausal saga — they’re directing your daily mental clarity.
- Nutritional strategies that clear the fog:
- I’ll share which specific nutrients your brain is craving right now and how simple dietary tweaks can significantly lift the haze, enhancing your focus and memory without overwhelming changes to your diet.
- Practical tips for immediate relief:
- Get actionable advice on what else might be driving your brain fog that you need to investigate, what to eat, how to adjust your sleep and build your stress resilience to improve your mental fog.
- Beyond the basics — building lasting mental resilience:
- Understand why certain well-intended health habits might actually be worsening your brain fog and what to do instead. This isn’t about quick fixes but lasting changes that support your brain health through perimenopause and beyond.
This episode is packed with insights and tips that will move your understanding of brain fog from a vague annoyance to a tangible, manageable aspect of perimenopause. You’re not just filling your brain with knowledge (that you'll probably forget!), you’re equipping yourself to create change and bring back your steel trap mind!
Resources mentioned in the show:
- The Balanced Meal formula
- Blog post for this episode (with all the info on metabolic flexibility, stress resilience and thyroid function)
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 ...
