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.
Episodes
96 episodes
Information doesn’t drive transformation.
Fact: More tips, hacks, and info aren’t going to help you feel any better in perimenopauseIf you’ve tried every supplement, diet tweak, and “perimenopause hack” without seeing real change, this episode is for you.You don’t have a ...
5 Clues About Why You’re Exhausted That You and Your Doctor Might Be Missing
It’s 3 p.m. and your third (or is it fourth?!) coffee isn’t even touching the sides. You’re bone-tired, feeling like you’re living in a fog, no matter how much you sleep, it never feels like enough. (Though let’s be honest, in perimenopause, de...
Why Are My Hormones So Low at 41, and What About DHEA? Answering a Listener’s Question
Why Are ALL My Hormones So Low at 41? And What About DHEA?If your blood tests are “normal”… but you feel anything but — this episode is for you.You’re tired. Moody. Gaining weight. Your thyroid results are borderline...
Why “Eat Less and Move More” Doesn’t Work After 40
Eat Less, Move More? Why That Stops Working After 40It’s not that your body is broken. It’s that your body changed the rules and didn’t tell you.If your old weight loss strategies are making things worse... this episode ...
The Real Reasons You’re Craving Sugar, Salty Snacks, Coffee or Wine
Your 3pm cravings aren’t about willpower. They’re messages from your body — and they’re louder in perimenopause.If chocolate, chips, coffee or wine feel like the only thing getting you through the afternoon, this episode is for yo...
Still Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep? Here’s What Might Be Going On
You’re not lazy — and it’s not just “life.” There are real biological reasons you're still exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep.If you’re waking up tired every day and wondering what’s going on, this episode is going to conn...
The messy midlife: why your body feels so different in perimenopause
Feeling like a stranger in your own body lately?It’s not just "getting older" — and it’s definitely not "all in your head."In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening inside your body during perimenopause. ...
What if PMS and pain aren’t normal?
You’ve been told your whole life that your period is meant to be awful.Painful. Messy. Something you just have to put up with.But what if that’s not true?Because just like your blood pressure or body temperature, your period is a...
It’s never too late.
Is this just how it’s going to be now?If you’ve started wondering whether you’ve missed your chance to feel good again - this one’s for you.Because no, you’re not too old. You’re not past it. And you haven’t left it too lat...
Why Understanding Your Hormones Changes Everything in Perimenopause
Feeling like your body isn’t playing by the same rules anymore? You’re doing everything “right,” but the weight won’t budge, your energy is gone, and your mood is all over the place?Your Body Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy Is
One tiny change that made perimenopause and weight loss easier for me
Why your morning coffee is making perimenopause harderWhat if your morning coffee routine - the thing you rely on to wake up and get through the day - is actually working against you?It might be the reason you’re ...
Perimenopause & puberty: simple ways to support you and your daughter’s hormones.
Two hormone-ravaged brains under one roof? No one warned us about this!Perimenopause is hard enough on its own - now level it up by adding in a teenage daughter going through puberty, and suddenly, your house feels like a hormonal war zo...
What to eat, drink and do daily to feel better in perimenopause
What if I told you that you’re not exhausted because you’re getting older.You’re exhausted because your body isn’t getting what it needs.Most women in perimenopause think they need more coffee, stricter diets, or harder ...
The Biggest Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Fix Their Perimenopause Symptoms
You’re doing everything “right” - eating well, exercising, taking the supplements, maybe even starting HRT - so why do you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck in a body that isn’t cooperating?If perimenopause has left you frustrated a...
Estrogen excess in perimenopause: more periods, PMS, and pain. Here’s why.
More periods, more PMS, more pain?! I thought perimenopause was supposed to be about less…If you’ve been told that perimenopause means fewer periods, lower estrogen, and less of everything… think again. In the ...
How I feed my family as The Perimenopause Naturopath
Think eating well means cooking one meal for your family and something different for yourself? That’s a recipe for burnout.If you’ve ever found yourself making one meal for your family and something completely different for yourself, jus...
Weird perimenopause symptoms no one warned you about
Wait… phantom smells are a perimenopause symptom?!If you’ve ever found yourself Googling, “Is this perimenopause or am I losing my mind?” You’re not alone.Hot flushes and mood swings get all the attention, but what about ...
Which menopause phase are you in? The 5 stages explained.
You might be in perimenopause and not even realise it.Most women don’t know that perimenopause happens in distinct stages, and by the time they start experiencing symptoms that feel impossible to ignore, they’ve already been in it for y...
4 Myths keeping you confused about whether its perimenopause (or not)
Feeling exhausted, moody, and out of sync? It might not be stress or “just getting older.”Many women dismiss perimenopause as being part of the cause of their symptoms, or are told it’s just part of being a busy Mum. But what if the rea...
Kickstart your health after 40: how to feel amazing in 2025 and beyond
Feeling tired, moody, and stuck in your body doesn’t have to be your normal.So many women believe that fatigue, weight gain, and feeling uncomfortable and out of sync with your body are just part of perimenopause, or worse, that they’re...
Ditch ‘new year, new you.’ Want to feel healthier in 2025? Start with this game-changing reflection.
Forget “New Year, New You.” You don’t need a new version of yourself - you need a better way to set health goals that actually last.If you’re tired of making health resolutions that fizzle out by February, it’s time to ditch the all-or-...
Silent Nights: Improve your sleep during the holiday rush
Feeling exhausted and wired at the same time? Holiday stress and perimenopause might be wrecking your sleep more than you think.When you’re already running on empty, the last thing you need is restless nights and 3 a.m. wake-ups, but th...
Overindulged? How to reset without guilt, shame, or skipping meals
Do you feel guilty after indulging?If you’ve ever woken up after a big meal or event feeling bloated, sluggish, or beating yourself up for eating too much, you’re not alone. But what if you didn’t need to fix anything? What if guilt ...
Busy and burnt out? Easy self-care hacks every woman over 40 needs
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the holiday chaos? It’s not just your to-do list that’s running you ragged.This episode isn’t just another pep talk encouraging you to do less, and have more mani/pedis or weekends away. It’s a real-...
Emotional eating during stressful times
Emotional eating isn’t a lack of willpower - it’s your brain trying to make you feel safe in the easiest way possible.If you’ve ever found yourself turning to chocolate, wine, or chips after a long day, you’re not alone - but it doesn’t...