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Chaos to Calm
Sarah McLachlan
96 episodes
1 week ago
Fact: More tips, hacks, and info aren’t going to help you feel any better in perimenopause If you’ve tried every supplement, diet tweak, and “perimenopause hack” without seeing real change, this episode is for you. You don’t have a lack of information — you have an overload of it. And it could be the very thing keeping you stuck feeling rubbish in perimenopause. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why consuming more advice, tips, and hacks often makes symptoms worse — and how it chips away at your confidence in kn...
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Nutrition
Health & Fitness,
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Fact: More tips, hacks, and info aren’t going to help you feel any better in perimenopause If you’ve tried every supplement, diet tweak, and “perimenopause hack” without seeing real change, this episode is for you. You don’t have a lack of information — you have an overload of it. And it could be the very thing keeping you stuck feeling rubbish in perimenopause. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why consuming more advice, tips, and hacks often makes symptoms worse — and how it chips away at your confidence in kn...
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Nutrition
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
Episodes (20/96)
Chaos to Calm
Why “Eat Less and Move More” Doesn’t Work After 40
Eat Less, Move More? Why That Stops Working After 40 It’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 is for you. You’ve cut back on calories. You’ve done more cardio. You’ve skipped breakfast, pushed through the hunger, and skipped family pizza night and wine time with the girls more times than you care to remember. But the weight won’t shift, and your energy, mood and slee...
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11 hours ago
36 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 you. So what’s really going on at 3pm? It’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a biological (and emotional) response to hormone shifts, blood sugar drops, low dopamine, and overstimulation. In this episode, I walk you through the real drivers of perimenopause cravings — a...
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1 week ago
28 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 connect the dots for you. Key Takeaways: Why your exhaustion isn’t just about sleep quantity — but quality, hormones, and motivation tooThe hidden impact of blood sugar crashes, gut issues, and inflammation on your energy levelsHow to figure out what’s really draining y...
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2 weeks ago
28 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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. We’ll talk about why it’s not just about your hormones dropping, but about the chaos and flux happening behind the scenes. You'll learn how your metabolism, mood, and body are changing, even when you feel like you’re doing “all the right things.” And I’ll explain why calori...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 vital sign — and when you know how to read it, you can actually use it to feel better, not just dread it coming each month. Key Takeaways: The signs that your period might be trying to tell you something — and how to start listening before things feel out of contr...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 late. Key takeaways from this episode: Why all your effort (fasting, lifting, tracking protein) might not be working - and what to do insteadThe real reason your symptoms have built up over time (hint: your body’s not broken, it’s just not being supported the right way)Wha...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 For decades, women have been told to eat less, exercise more, and just "push through" perimenopause. But that advice wasn’t designed for a body whose hormones are shifting. If your body isn’t responding the way it used to, it’s not failing you - it needs a different a...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Chaos to Calm
One tiny change that made perimenopause and weight loss easier for me
Why your morning coffee is making perimenopause harder What 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 crashing by mid-afternoon, craving sugar, and feeling like you can’t get through the afternoon without more caffeine. Here’s what we cover in this episode: Why coffee first thing in the morning makes perimenopause symptoms worse - and how it affects your energy, cravings, and hor...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 zone. Mood swings, tears, interrupted sleep, emotional outbursts over things that make no sense… sound familiar? The good news? The same things that support your perimenopausal hormones can also support hers. And in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how t...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 workouts to fight fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain. But what if the real problem is how you’re fueling your body? After competing in a full-contact national box lacrosse championship at 50, playing against women half my age in 2-hour games, five days straight, in 30-36º h...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 and wondering why nothing is working, chances are you’re making one of these three common mistakes. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Most women are given generic, one-size-fits-all advice when it comes to perimenopause. But here’s the truth - what worked in your 30s won’t work...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 early and mid-stages of perimenopause, many women experience more - heavier periods, more PMS, more breast tenderness, more anxiety, more migraines, more bloating. And it’s all because of one thing: estrogen excess. Doctors often focus on hormone loss in perimenopause and menopause, bu...
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3 months ago
18 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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, just so you can eat “healthy,” this episode is going to change the way you think about food. KEY TAKEAWAYS •How to make one meal work for everyone - without being a short-order cook, without food battles, and without feeling like you’re eating salads on your ow...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 the bizarre symptoms no one warns you about? The phantom smells that only you can smell, the itchy ears that make you feel like a dog with fleas, the skin-crawling sensation that makes you want to jump out of your own body? In this episode, Sarah, The Perimenopause Naturopa...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 years.So, how do you know where you are in the perimenopause transition - and what’s coming next?If you’ve been feeling off but can’t pinpoint why, or struggling with more PMS, heavy periods, mood swings, or energy crashes, this episode will help you figure out ...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 real cause is perimenopause?Key TakeawaysIn this episode, we’re unpacking four common myths about perimenopause that are keeping women stuck, frustrated, and searching for answers. If you’re tired of feeling like your body is working against you, this episode is f...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 inevitable as you age. But that’s simply not true.In this episode, Sarah The Perimenopause Naturopath is breaking down the common mistakes that might be holding you back from feeling great, and sharing five simple yet powerful habits that can help you take con...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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-nothing mindset and try a more compassionate, results-driven approach.KEY TAKEAWAYS:In this episode, I’ll show you how to reset your health goals without falling into the “New Year, New You” trap. It’s not about perfection or starting over—it’s about tuning int...
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5 months ago
35 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 they don’t have to be inevitable.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Tired of feeling like the Grinch because of holiday stress and hormone-fueled insomnia? In this episode, I break down exactly why sleep becomes harder during perimenopause and what you can do about it—without sacrifi...
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5 months ago
33 minutes

Chaos to Calm
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 and restriction were keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m cutting through the diet myths and all-or-nothing thinking to share how you can recover after overindulging without punishing yourself. Learn simple, practical steps to feel better fast and move forwar...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Chaos to Calm
Fact: More tips, hacks, and info aren’t going to help you feel any better in perimenopause If you’ve tried every supplement, diet tweak, and “perimenopause hack” without seeing real change, this episode is for you. You don’t have a lack of information — you have an overload of it. And it could be the very thing keeping you stuck feeling rubbish in perimenopause. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why consuming more advice, tips, and hacks often makes symptoms worse — and how it chips away at your confidence in kn...